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Should I seek second opinion

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kayla35694
kayla35694

Hello, I had an ultrasound screening of my thyroid about a little over a month ago. The doctor discover 2 nodules in my thyroid, one on the left lobe which is 8.4 centimeters and the second nodule in the center of the isthmus. The biopsy report came back begni, thank God! But because of the size and location, the surgeon recommended to remove the nodule. I am nervous about going thru with the surgery after reading about possible complications and taking the medication. Before the thyroid complications, my GP discovered I had an infection called HPylori. I also had problems involving fatty liver disease. But since I've lost 45lbs, I believe that's under control. My questions is, should I seek an second opinion or go thru with the surgery? Also my little brother take synthroid due to hypothyroidism since birth, and my grandpa also has a goiter due to hyperthyroidism

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  • yvette97601
    yvette97601 kayla35694

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    Hi hun i had the same last year and had half my thyroid removed and felt so much better since having it done and i havent needed any medication so far xx
  • anne10359
    anne10359 kayla35694

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    Are you ill?  Do you get symptoms of either over active or under active thyroid?  Do th nodules affect your throat, giving you a choking feeling?  

    If the answers to all of those are no, then I don't personally think you should do anything.  If you are ill, then look into what the prognosis would be if you did get the surgery.  It is probably worth seeking an extra opinion if you are unsure and you are getting symptoms.

    Many people do get benign nodules removed for various reasons, but if you are not ill then I see no reason to.

    I had my whole thyroid removed, because of Graves Disease, and also a parathyroid adenoma removed.  I am on thyroxine for the rest of my life now and find it difficult to get exactly the right dosage.  I tend to go too high or too low...so hoping soon I will have it exact.

  • zain30280
    zain30280 kayla35694

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    Hi Kayla, I just had my whole thyroid removed 2days ago. Don't be scared to go through surgery, it's nothing and before u know it, it's done. I was a lil nervous but my doctor said, u will feel even better after the surgery. True to that, I felt really awesome now. Don't let what people say scare you, some people will put fear in you with their crazy comment. If you had to get it out, pls do. I bet u one thing, before and after the surgery u wouldn't remember nothing. I had mine just 2days ago, talk to me if you have any question. Am here to answer every single question of yours. Goodluck and don't forget I said, ask anything

    And I will reply you.

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