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Thyroid nodule on scan?

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karenskip
karenskip

I had a neck ultrasound on a Monday to check a lumpy thing like a boil on the back of neck. It had been there for years and never changed and was assumed a lymph node but got infected and swelled and I had neck swelling too.

I had the scan on the Monday afternoon and was told there were no lymph nodes, my lump was most likely a sebaceous cyst and my salivary glands were ok. (I had had stones there previius).

I thought it strange that she said my scan would be back with my gp in a day or two and the following day it was back with my gp.

I then received a letter on the Wednesday to make a non urgent appointment to see her and was given on just over a week later.

I went on Saturday and was told I had a thyroid nodule and they needed to do a fine needle aspiration biopsy. I had no idea tbh. I had neck pain previous assumed arthritis and swelling and my face often swells. I do feel really cold always and I suffer extreme anxiety and other symptoms but never related them to a thyroid problem.

When I read about thyroid nodules and thyroid disorders I would assume my symptoms would relate more to an underactive thyroid, not overactive.

Reading on there is something about hot nodules and cold nodules.I have no idea what mine is yet.

Does the biopsy hurt and do they numb it? How long does it take for the results or are they instant?

Thanks to anyone that can answer. My husband asked if it's possible it could be cancer and she said yes it could be unlikely. I really don't want the thyroid out.

Thanks

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  • jennifer66492
    jennifer66492 karenskip

    Posted

    No, not because of cancer or because you are unstable...just because you are family, you are not a criminal just a person, yeah with issues, but who doesnt? Some people are just good at hiding their little secrets...we all got baggage. 

    Yeah my family is great, but not perfect....we have had altercations before but we move past them... 

    • karenskip
      karenskip jennifer66492

      Posted

      We never moved past them. We just brushed them under the carpet. I am a criminal in their eyes.  
  • jennifer66492
    jennifer66492 karenskip

    Posted

    Yeah, it doesnt work that way...sooner or later they are going to bring it up. You gotta move forward there is no sense in dwelling n the past. You cant change the past, so whats the point on reliving it all the time.
    • karenskip
      karenskip jennifer66492

      Posted

      You are right jenny. Of course you are. I need help to move in though. And help coming to terms with things and help with my decision over my thyroid. We really don't need other family or at least I don't. They haven't helped in the past 20 years. I was told by lots of therapists my problem and refused to accept it but I have to I guess. I just come from a family that never really wanted me and I now have to accept it don't I. It was me that instigated the "revivals" because I felt guilty that everything was my fault. It was not though. Two sides to every story and I admit my past. That's the difference but I had my reasons. All the rest was a consequence of what happened and I still suffer as of now. I need help and I'll get it I hope. 

    • karenskip
      karenskip

      Posted

      I'm not blaming my family either. They had their own issues and still do. My husbands family too. My issue here and my priority is I guess getting this thyroid issue sorted. 

  • jennifer66492
    jennifer66492 karenskip

    Posted

    Yeah your health comes first. you can figure out your family issues later.
    • karenskip
      karenskip jennifer66492

      Posted

      I know but I refused the operation now and have not been offered it again so now I've got till March for a rescan. I would have had the op by now if I'd listened to him. I need support from mental health though anyway because my husband has to work to do and we need an income naturally and my kids are busy with their lives and I can't pile too much on any of them, it's not fair and I have no one else. In fact jenny you've been good to me listening and I swear to you before you came on here I was so afraid and you are a complete stranger. 

      Thankyou so much jenny. i really mean that. 

  • jennifer66492
    jennifer66492 karenskip

    Posted

    No problem, I am glad I have been able to help you feel better. You can talk to me all you want, I am going to be here for you. I know how lonely and scare we can feel sometimes and I dont want you to be going thru this by yourself. Two more hours and I get to go home and have a BIG glass of wine, it's been a long day at work. I gotta go to the store too, my baby's first bday is coming up and I am no where near done with all the shopping and planning this kind of event involves. I hope you have a good night Karen. 

    • karenskip
      karenskip jennifer66492

      Posted

      Oh jenny. I'm so jealoud lol.....a little one year old baby.  It's the best years of your life and the most rewarding. And you deserve your big glass of wine. I wish I could drink but it makes me so ill tbh. Cheers anyway. 

      I'll let you know on Thursday what they've decided to do with me lol. I believe in karma jenny and I swear you will be ok. Truly ok. You deserve it. You are a good person. 

  • jennifer66492
    jennifer66492 karenskip

    Posted

    lol yup but I miss my sleep I havent had a good night sleep in like forever...she still wakes up a couple times at night to nurse..she should be sleeping thru the night by now but she doesnt and this momma is TIRED. Anyway thank you, you are a good person too, believe it smile
    • karenskip
      karenskip jennifer66492

      Posted

      I hope you got a good night's sleep jenny. I would love to be back there where it's my little ones waking me up tbh. 

      I don't sleep,well either. Im hoping that mental health will be able to help me although from yesterday she's made me a little disheartened because she doesn't know who to refer me to. She's having a word with the psychological, psychiatrist team I think. I've seen them before, gone through it all and I need to go through it all again. I'm stuck you see again. I don't really know why this is happening again. No one's fault. Just stuck. 

    • karenskip
      karenskip

      Posted

      I've just read on another forum about someone that was diagnosed with cancer and afterwards was told by her husband he no longer loves her. 

      I read all the remarks from the forum members of what a complete *astard* he is and how he's this and that but it got me thinking. If it was me I would appreciate the honesty and his bravery for doing it. No time is right is it and he's freed her to allow her to face it surrounded only by those that truly love her. In fact if it were me I would certainly admire his honesty. Lots stay in miserable relationships for appearance sake or because they feel it's the right thing. 

      I have asked my husband this and he's told me he's here because he wants to be with me but shouldn't I feel that or am I too numb because of mental health. Have I forgot to perhaps. This is what scares me. Who would really want to be with someone like me. Damaged and stuck.

      Everyone loves him (my family and his would choose him over me) and if truth be known we have reversed ourselves. I was him when we met, working, confident although a bit broken, not at all needy, and he was broken because his wife had done to him what I did in my first marriage. He slowly got better though. He's got a good job, well respected at work, lots of friends, confidence. Made me realise my mistakes. Why can't I do the same again. What's happened to ME. 

  • jennifer66492
    jennifer66492 karenskip

    Posted

    Hi Karen, I had a good night sleep, she only woke up once so I am well rested smile...yeah I missed those days too, my eldest is 9 so there is a big gap but they sure love each other. 

    Life happened to you, nothing else. You just need to learn how to deal with it, instead of looking for answers. I take it you may not be able to work full time due to medical reason, but can't you do at least a couple of hours a day? This way you are going to meet new people, friends perhaps. You feel trapped because you have no one besides your husband to talk to. He is a guy, even if he wants to be there for you he cant really understand what you are going thru. 

    I agree 100% with you in regards of the husband who left his wife. It sure is hurtful and definitely not the right time since I am sure she is vulnerable to say the list but I wouldnt want someone to be with me because of pity. I am sure it's tough for her but she is going to come out of it even stronger.

    • karenskip
      karenskip jennifer66492

      Posted

      Glad you got some shut eye. Me too last night after what my head went through. I realise too life happened. I've known that for a long time. But seems to keep happening. Even one of my friends who I haven't seen in ages said Im the most unlucky person she knows, genuinely unlucky. Jinxed I would say lol. 

      I did get myself to the point of a little job and it went bad. I was lied about also by a manager. I know roughly why they didn't want me there. I was taking someone's overtime I was told. I learnt then after spending years in therapy that it's just going to keep happening because I feel jinxed. I went into that job so positive and my colleagues were actually so negative. I did what I'd learnt . Mixed when I had to but I was not wanted. It had taken me years to get to that point and back to square  one I went. 

      We really need to move from around here. Too much past is here but I've tried to stay and fight my corner so to speak but we can't move till I get a job. It's a small village too. Just not really where I'm meant to live. We are working on that one as my husband has agreed now around here is no good for me but it's a big step again. 

    • karenskip
      karenskip

      Posted

      I did once have a good job and career too but after what happened happened I had neither and could never go back because I'm changed  by it all. Really changed. 

    • karenskip
      karenskip

      Posted

      And I've tried the pills. They don't work for me so back in therapy I go. To moan about lifes little things but what happened with me as I see it is huge and a big trauma but I blocked it. Made out it happened to someone else. Derealisation is what it's called but I now need to deal with it. 

    • karenskip
      karenskip

      Posted

      I will get better though. It's just going take time and work. 

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