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Thyroid Nodules - Can I Request a Biopsy?
Diabetes & Endocrine System | Last Active: Jan 28, 2023 | Replies (7)Comment receiving replies
Thank you for your response, I truly appreciate you sharing your experience with thyroid nodules.
They recommended another ultrasound in a year to check on the size, but nothing about a biopsy. I might just ask the endocrinologist if they can order one so I can have some piece of mind.
I'm thinking Hashimotos based on my symptoms, family history, and my latest thryoid test results. Of course I will wait until I can speak to a doctor about this, but I always like to gather as much info as possible going into these conversations!
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As someone who's had hashimoto's and nodules for almost 30 years, they are often or usually caused by hashimoto's. Your brain is basically telling your body to attack your thyroid gland, and nodules develop as a result. They can end up giving off extra thyroid hormone, making you feel hyperthyroid even though you've been diagnosed as hypothyroid. Confusing I know. Also just a note as one who's experienced this, a biopsy should never be difficult. I had one like that done by someone obviously inexperienced where I ended up weeping in my car bruised, bloody and in pain. Went to a doctor who knew what he was doing and he did one which was over before I even knew a needle was in my neck. Find someone who knows what they're doing and is a surgeon/ endocrinologist.
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Best of luck and good health to you.