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Thyroid Cyst

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slmxoxo333
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Hello, So I have a 3mm cyst on my thyroid along with two prominent lymph nodes on the same side.. I’ve had difficulty swallowing and had gotten an odd sore throat where I was hoarse..a month or two prior to the ultrasound along with coughing, ultrasound was a few weeks ago. Chest X-Ray was clear. My dr. Said it wasn’t a big deal and I saw an Ear Nose and Throat dr. anyway who said it wouldn’t cause symptoms and that it was probably acid reflux. I’ve also been getting ear aches. Last weekend, in a picture that was taken while in the mountains, I noticed my throat was pretty swollen on the same side as the cyst. (In my profile picture here) Does anyone have any advice? Prior to the sore throat which is currently persisting with voice changes, I’ve had some joint pain and just am tired often. My thyroid blood work came back normal, along with other blood work. I did have a high C-reactive protein. I do also have a family history of thyroid problems in almost everyone on my dads side of the family. Thanks, Sarah

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    Guest slmxoxo333

    Posted

    Hi, thyroid nodules are found in almost half the population above a certain age (when high-resolution ultrasonography is used). In most cases, these are incidental findings requiring no further action. 

    Your cyst is very small (unless 3mm is a typo), and according to your doctors is unlikely to cause the symptoms you are experiencing. 

    A few years ago I had ear pain (the worst) and a recurring sore throat and went to the ENT. I had my ears checked but everything was normal except my throat was swollen compressing my Eustachian tubes. 

    I wish I could tell you a miracle cure. For about 2 weeks I had to take painkillers/anti-inflammatories to make the earache bearable. It eventually subsided. 

    • slmxoxo333
      slmxoxo333 Guest

      Posted

      That’s interesting and good to know! Thank you for your reply. I appreciate it! 
  • Carly3755
    Carly3755 slmxoxo333

    Posted

    i know this is an old post but I have the same symptoms as well as nodules. Any answers from doctors?

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