The gluten free was just a thought I had. I was thinking maybe the gluten aggravated it and caused it to grow. I guess I just have to get use to the "lump" in my throat at times. Previously, I could not feel the nodules. I am hoping they will maybe shrink since the size increase just seemed to start within the last 3 months. Have you found your hair thinner? Anything that you have done that has helped? I know the endo told me there was basically nothing I could do, but I'm always hopeful.