Thyroid Nodules - When to Worry? (Signs your nodule could be something more) 

HEY GUYS! If you have a thyroid nodule please share how BIG/SMALL your nodule is! ALSO, don't forget to DOWNLOAD my free thyroid resources (foods to eat/avoid, the complete list of optimal thyroid lab tests, how to find a thyroid doctor, and more) HERE: www.restartmed.com/start-here/

I have 5.3cm nodule and the doctor is worry about it, and they going to make me a biopsy next week, pray for me

I had a biopsy done today, and the size of nodules is 3.6. I have to wait on the test results. I'm praying for each of you on your journey.

My thyroid was 8.9 cm. It is behind my sternum which is probably why my complaints about my swallowing and breathing issues were likely considered to be due to something else. Going through my chest to remove it was deemed dangerous due to a split-sternum surgery performed in 2009 and the possibility that the nodule was partially attached to scar tissue. A biopsy was negative. Because of not being given any positive suggestions on how to handle this problem and after doing a tremendous amount of research, my husband and I came across two less-invasive alternatives: radio frequency ablation and microwave ablation. Since radio frequency ablation requires using a sonogram while shrinking the nodule, but doesn't see through bone, I opted for the microwave ablation. It was done on Dec 21, 2023. As of today, I can tell an improved difference in my swallowing. My recent scan showed a shrinkage of a couple of cm's. Hopefully it will continue to shrink. I'll be seeing my surgeon again in six months; hopefully it will have shrank some more.

My biggest nodule is 6.5 cm, I have a few, all benign. Thyroid has been investigated and I'm waiting for surgery as it has pushed my windpipe over to one side. I can't see any lumps when I look at my neck but my whole thyroid is swollen and I kept feeling like something was stuck deep down in my throat, I also cough a lot, those were the only clues, all blood tests were normal so I was quietly confident it wasn't going to be cancer even before I got the all clear. It was a long road to get that though. If you're reading this and you're going through all the tests etc. Hang in there, remember chances are low that it's cancer, but do everything you can to get that confirmation as quickly as possible

Thx a lot. My family member (aged 55) got 2cm thyroid nodule diagnosed. Heart beats normal & ECG normal. Doctor said not much to worry for now. So, we researched and made some hypothesis. One month later, it disappeared. What we assumed and did Leaky gut, autoimmune reaction. We did ABC. A// Stopped gluten. Stopped oatmeal. B// improved digestion, eg some ginger in meals C// Gut health and healing. Bone broth, the good one. Probiotics eg Yakult, and G-Niib. Every situation is different. FYR only.

I can tell you seem to be a really good doctor. Thanks for sharing. I was diagnosed with thyroid nodules back in June. I honestly believe this is the reason that I have been having issues swallowing food, drink, and my saliva. I started having issues swallowing in May, but it became very hard to swallow in June. I had to be hospitalized twice because of this in July. Because I couldn't eat or drink anything, and it caused me to be severely dehydrated. My doctor's dismissed me because they kept saying the nodules was too small. But I know I have NEVER had this issue before. I am scheduled for an ultrasound soon, and I pray they find out what's going on. So, I can be treated properly in Jesus name. I really thank God for this video. I know they are not very big, but they are on both sides, and it seem to be blocking or suppressing up against my food pipe. I thank God I can drink fluids, and eat a small portion of soft foods. But this have been very uncomfortable and draining for me. I just wished they listened to me sooner.

You are literally an angel for doing these videos ! Thank you doctor .

I have 4 nodules, one somewhat large, with hypothyroid symptoms. I've been ultrasounded and biopsied. All benign.

Mine is big. A half golf ball hanging at the bottom of my neck, it pushes out the side muscles. I hope it isn't serious. I will get it checked out God willing. I pray for all that are sick and ill. May God grant us all health.

This is a great video my lung doctor call me this morning and told me I have a nodal on my thyroid so I started watching videos thank you it a relief to know what's happening.

I have four nodules. They range from .7 to smallest .2 cm. I have Graves’ disease (hyperthyroidism) and have been in remission since 2017. Remission doesn’t mean symptom free. I’m working on my gut health currently to strengthen my immunity. I have felt remarkable improvement in pain (inflammation) after quitting gluten and added sugar. I unprocessed my diet . I am considering using a castor oil pack to shrink nodules , but haven’t read the medical studies yet. I know others claim to have shrunk all types of cysts, nodules , fibroids etc with castor oil. I’ve scheduled a hormone evaluation with my gyno to confirm PCOS as I am very prone to a variety of growths. I’m not overly concerned about nodules , but I do consider them to be a symptom of soft tissue response and hormones. I’m trying to address one symptom at a time . I’ve seen private doctors and specialists and even they overlook the mildest of symptoms. I used to get a stuffy nose and had zero allergies. It wasn’t until recently when I eleminated gluten that the stuffiness went away. I was treating myself with antihistamines and decongestants never being warned about the risks decongestants pose to the thyroid. Those symptoms are gone with gluten and the joint pain is now non existent. This felt like experiencing a miracle. I would lose sleep after laying down at night and becoming stuffed . The stuffiness would trigger inflammation which would trigger already inflamed areas. It was a vicious cycle I broke . I used to experience years long stomach bloat despite being thin. I became prediabetic and even diabetic for a few months. I gave up sugar , also an huge inflammation trigger. My neck would hurt at night when I laid down and then my hip and then just every joint . I’ve since learned to note everything that I eat that causes the smallest of symptoms because having inflammation for years is non negotiable for me . I learned to live with it many years and not complain , since complaints fell on deaf ears. I’ve since learned to attune myself to my own symptoms and address accordingly. My next phase is energy and brain fog . It’s all just unacceptable and despite remission, I was waking to new symptoms everyday. After this year, I never want to return to an emergency room. I never want to feel so demeaned ever again. I have had labor pains and surgery pains , but nothing compared to the pain (contractions) that o felt in my lower abdomen combined with a gnawing in my stomach. It appears to be a mystery. I’ve since learned to help myself, since doctors won’t and my health was beginning to deteriorate with numerous symptoms including joint pain that is now gone completely. Thank god is all I can say. It is like experiencing a miracle after learning to accept everything that was happening to my body and just learning to live with it . Doctor’s will never make me give up again and feel helpless. Last week a cardiologist dressed me down for taking NAC after refusing his script that was causing me side effects . He literally dismissed me and said you don’t know what’s in that NAC. I asked if he knew what was in his multivitamin. Doctors are becoming a source of stress for me so I don’t plan to put myself through it if it can be helped by my own research and concerns. Beginning with addressing common culprits of inflammation. Sugar , processed diets , and gluten is making people Ill . It is an industry with clever marketing just like anything else .

im 16 and i have several of these symptoms and my nodule is pretty big and very noticeable, i just made an appointment with an endocrinologist i’ll keep you updated now the results

I had thyroid cancer. 2cm nodule, no weight loss,no swallowing problems,no voice problems, slight neck shoulder pain one side, thats all. What started investigations was irregular heart beat and hyperthyroidism / graves desease. Scan and biopsy was inconclusive. Thyroid removed and tested to be papillary thyroid cancer. Treated with small dose RAI

Excellent descriptions and video of information and what to consider when you have a calcified thyroid nodules. Etc. Answered many of my questions.

I’ve just been told to go to an endocrinologist/ENT because they found two nodules on my thyroid last week. I’ve been losing weight, hair loss, fatigue.

This was helpful. I’m 22 and I have hashimotos and I’ve been on synthroid 75 mcg for 6 years with no changes. Recently I’ve been having extreme weight loss & now I’m experiencing hyperthyroidism out of nowhere. I’ve been having trouble swallowing & pain. I’ve also had large lymph nodes for quite awhile now. My wbc was 3.3 & normally it’s normal. I had an ultrasound last week that showed 4 ovoid hypoechoic nodules and some increased vascularity. I’ve not felt this horrible in quite awhile.

This is so helpful. I recently had an u/s done for a small nodule I've been worried about, but this knowledge helps me to feel less afraid and gives me information about what to be aware of for the future. Thank you!

I have had unexpected weight loss, severe anemia for several months and requiring a bunch of iron infusions, swallowing issues, needing to swallow a lot, discomfort, and I definitely have discomfort. Hopefully, my Doctors will call me soon for further tests and treatment.

Hello doctor I have maybe four of the things are listed and I did find out I had thyroid cancer I'm in the process of seeing a surgeon Just wanted to share that with you Thank you so much for your information

I'm female & 56 yrs, I live in New Zealand. I had a 3.4 cm nodule, had a FNA & it tested benign in March 2023. I had health insurance that covered the cost of testing & the specialist suggested I have a lobectomy. I had neck pain but swallowing & voice were not affected. I went on the public health system wait-list & had surgery in March 2024. It was considered to be elective surgery as the surgeon suggested I could leave it unless it was concerning me. On testing after surgery it turned out cancer was present in the portion of removed thyroid. Nearly two months later I'm waiting on another appointment with the surgeon to find out CT scan results & discussion on what type of cancer was present.

Thank you for sharing your knowledge of Thyroids. I'm sure my doctor said these to me but I don't think I heard them because I was only listening to the cancer words. Reading them here has been a relief to me. I don't know the size of the nodule. I don't think they mentioned it. I'm 72 years old. I've had an ultrasound and a biopsy. They said that it was Atypical. We are waiting 7 weeks on another biopsy..

Hello Westin, Great video! A recent CT scan showed a thyroid nodule. It’s 2.4 cm. I am 76 and had hypothyroid for years when young. Running down your list, I don’t have any more “bad” signs. What’s next? Thanks for making a video about this problem. Liz

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR SHARING YOUR WISDOM AND INSIGHT ON THIS SUBJECT MATTER. YOU DID A GREAT JOB. I REALLY APPRECIATE THIS INFO. I PRAY THE LORD CONTINUE TO KEEP YOU AND YOURS IN JESUS NAME. THANKS FOR SHARING AND GOD BLESS.

I was sent for an UT because I’m slightly hypothyroid and showing no antibodies in labs for hashimotos (which my mom has.) UT showed I had multiple nodules and the largest was only 1.7cm. Radiology said it didn’t meet requirements for FNA. I pushed and Dr said ok for the largest nodule. So happy I listened to my gut because it was malignant with PTC. I was told full thyroidectomy and RAI, but after researching I wasn’t sure about that. I went for a 2nd opinion to the Clayman Thyroid Cancer Center here in Fl and had new UT and consult. I’m now post-op 3wks and happy to report I kept half of my thyroid and no RAI. Cancer was only in one nodule and no lymph nodes. The only symptom I had was hoarseness here and there and mild hypothyroidism. Never would have known without the UT & FNA. Be your own advocate and research what you can.

I would love to see a video on how hypothyroidism impacts heart rate (and blood pressure), and if on the right medication and does of T4 and/or T4/T3 or T3 only will correct bradycardia. Thanks & I love your videos!

They just incidentally found one 1.7 x 0.8 when I had my CIMT. Putting castor oil packs on it everyday until I can see an endocrinologist. I just turned 57. Thyroid levels are good and I have no other symptoms that are worrisome thankfully. Hope I’m okay 🤷🏼‍♀️.

I currently have 3 swollen noduals and a cyst. 2 are about 2.5cm and the other is 3.5 cm large. The cyst is next to the larger one. Just had my Biopsy or “FNA”. My larger one keeps swelling, going down then swelling again. It caused pain to the middle of my throat when swallowing, yawning sneezing etc. my blood work shows my thyroid is producing more than it should but not dangerous amounts. It’s scary. But I know it’s treatable. The FNR wasn’t to bad, considering you have several needles going into your throat. The pushing of the ultrasound wand hurt way more. Geez I thought the doctor was trying to pop my nodules lol. Praying for all and hoping for prayers as well 🙏

In February I suddenly started having a sore throat and trouble swallowing. Sometimes I get pain up the right side of my neck and into my ear. Went to my Dr and had bloodwork done. Was told it was probably viral. Didn't seem right to me. By April I was still having problems but had also started feeling tired. Some days I feel really shakey. More blood work. Dr tried to dismiss it but I insisted something was wrong. She finally sent me for an ultrasound. I have 5 nodules. 2 little ones ( smaller than 1cm) and 3 more ranging from 2.4 to 3.4 cm. Going for a Biopsy in June.

Here’s my thyroid cancer story. Been on ever increasing amounts of levothyroxine for the past 20 years. Had an mri for my neck pain and there was an incidental finding of a thyroid nodule. Had a fine needle biopsy on the right nodule. Negative for cancer. Decided to have surgery to remove the right half of thyroid. They send the removed thyroid to the lab before they close me up. If it’s cancerous, they will remove my left half. Lab report indicated no cancer. Closed me up. Later in the week after a closer look from the lab, found cancer in the nodule. Two weeks later, went back under to have the left half removed. The nodule in the left half was also cancerous. Had to do a radioactive iodine treatment that made me radioactive for about a week. Had to stay in my room. Every six months I get an ultrasound and bloodwork. Last time, they found a lymph node that was enlarged. Did a fine needle biopsy. Did not fine anything. But not feeling warm and fuzzy.

I have nodules, no neck pain, no problems swallowing, but I do have a chronic cough. I will be having a thyroid scan soon, wish me luck.

Thank You Dr., Very important information!

I have had an enlarged thyroid since I was at least 17. I noticed it growing a lot through college, but never had health insurance to get it checked out. I am 30 now and finally able to look into it. There are two in there, one on each side, and one of them is quite large (6cm) and they are apparently benign. However, I have noticed swallowing feels "heavy" and hear my voice getting progressively more hoarse since college when I first noticed the growth, so I would like to get them removed. I read about radiofrequency ablation as a way to non-surgically treat thyroid nodules and wondered what your thoughts were on this. Another interesting side note, I also have had symptoms of PCOS since 17 and have recently been officially diagnosed with both that and hyperthyroidism/graves disease. I find this interesting because they both do kind of the opposite thing to the body metabolism-wise and apparently it is a relatively rare combo. I have been treating my hyperthyroidism with methemazole and have not sought treatment for the PCOS yet outside of cosmetic treatment. My doctor says I am just barely in the range for both diagnosis and thinks there is a chance my body could be weaned off of methemazole and self-regulate. I have definitely noticed that I gain weight easier since being on the meds, though I have always been overweight. Would love to hear any thoughts you may have on this, even though it is an older video!

Here is what my thyroid specialist (endocrinologist) says, if it’s hard, most likely cancer. Soft nodules are not a problem. She has a lot of experience with cancer patients. However, if it gets too big, should not block breathing or swallowing. To prevent thyroid issues, make sure you are getting iodine in your diet. Iodized salt is NOT a good source of iodine.

What to do if you have nodules? will they disappear? how to prevent them from growing and having more?

Thank you very much for the video. My 7 years daughter having multiple nodules(right lobe has 3 and left lobe has 1).

I have a nodule I also have all symptoms except a couple I don't know about. Have a real raspy voice I chock in my sleep breathing etc but my specialist won't do nothing about it he hasn't even biopsied it I have no clue even how big it is I also have hoshimotos mine is in the back and when I swallow any tablets they feel like they are stuck. Ive had an ulta sound but it was so quick it was over before i had bearly enought time to lye down and im worried it wasnt done properly Really love this channel

Hi Doctor, this is March 4th, 2022 so a bit late in viewing this video! I had a CT chest scan (part of my wellness checkup) and my lungs were okay - no worries. However, the CT scan showed nodules on my right thyroid and my left thyroid: two 2cm nodules on the right, and one 10mm nodule on the left. The Endocrinologist did ultrasound and then ordered FNA biopsies on all nodules. The cytology lab (Veracyte) report indicates the right nodules are benign. But the left nodule biopsy came back as non-diagnostic: the sample contained no follicular cells, only blood. The report does state the following: "Solid, Hypo-echoic with Micro-calcifications. Recommend repeat FNA." My layman's research tells me that if a nodule, regardless of size, has one or more of the above referenced conditions, the probability of malignancy is above 90%. As the nodule is small, I have not experienced any of the symptoms described in your video - but I am scheduled for a repeat FNA biopsy next week. Another wait and see for me ...

I have multiple nodules. An FNA said benign chronic lymphocytic thyroiditis. So beginning stages of Hashimotos. My first U/S 20 years ago I had 5... Now I have 7 and two are much larger than they were.

Thank you for this informative video.

I have 2 thyroid nodules and my doctor said it is what’s causing my hyperthyroidism. Since I am allergic to Methimazole, he switched me to PTU. I am now waiting for my thyroid hormones to normalize and then my doctor’s advise is to have RAI.

Biopsy last Wednesday, it is 5 days later tender to touch, and I couldn’t eat dinner last night, it has me worried.

2.1 cm nodule found after a PSMA-PET scan for prostate cancer. Biopsied few days ago, so waiting results.

I had my hormone levels checked due to having acne all my life. All hormones are normal except my TSH - it’s

This comment is a shout out to the void but ive had hyperactive thyroid since i was 13. Now 29. On snd off tapazole medication over the yesrs. Off when blanced. Now havd lump in throat. Voice is hoarse and im so tired almongst other things. Uptake scsn tomorrow. Started this journey in Canada now im in Australia.

Well that's me worried. After seeing a video on thryoid massage I decided to give it a try. I had noticed previously that one half of my lower neck was swollen but my spine is out of alignment and I thought it was due to my shoulders not being level. I have hypothyroidism. Anyway, during the course of the massage I found a sizeable lump. Since doing the thyroid massage the lump has been very sore and very obvious. I also have level II lymphadenopathy on the right side of my neck (just under the jaw bone) and that is painful to touch. I wasn't worried until I watched this video. I'm 50.

Hi and thank you! I have multiple nodules that are solid. The largest 4.4 cm. Instead of doing a FNB I will have a thyroidectomy on March 4th. I am 74 and concerned. I have a great doctor. How long does it take to get a frozen section biopsy back?

Sir, recently my nodule started growing big and it's a bit painfull..I feel difficulty in swallowing and I am suffering from Hypothyroidism..I am 19.. I am having Cancer?

I have the neck pain, I’m hypo, my voice changes only when I am stressed. It’s over 2cm. Today is my biopsy

A nodule was found in my thyroid in August 2023. I had to wait until January of 2024 to get a biopsy. A week later my doctor told me the nodule was non cancerous.

Hello everybody I have a goiter on my neck for the past 35 years, I am 63 now,in the past 5 years start to get bigger now it’s almost the size of an orange. Everybody can see it when they look at me or my neck. I have done a blood test and it’s fine. I have done biopsy 12 years ago and it was fine and I don’t have any bad symptoms, just sometimes when I sleep on my right side, it does block my breathing because the goiter it’s on my left side. what bothers me the most that it’s very noticeable. and to be honest with you I’m afraid to do an operation specially, on my age, if there is anybody knows how to reduce the size of it without an operation please let me know. Thanks to all

I have gone to the doctor.. because I have been coughing up black sputum. It’s beyond gross!!! Someone told me a collapsed lung.. got an X-ray and they say my lungs are clear.. how can this be when I can’t breathe I am constantly coughing.. I can’t even actually cough sometimes just push the air out cuz I just don’t have the power to cough… and chunks come out… I have talked to 4 doctors. They all say I am fine yet everyone around me keeps telling me I need to go get checked before it’s too late… I have been dealing with this for years!!! Like 7 or 8 !! And the last year or so and especially the last few months. It has gotten much worse.. it flares up. I feel the ball in my throat. It gets difficult to breathe I can’t cough it up.. This last couple months I have really been able to pay attention to the symptoms and the patterns.. the ball builds in my throat.. Deep down . And then after a few days of struggling with it.. it will finally break up. And then I could up black sputum it looks like a bunch of hairs… but it’s not…the chunks will shoot out of my throat when I cough.. I can feel the chunks move up my throat with each cough. I can pinpoint where they are stuck and sitting … doctors continue to brush me off. And now it’s reached the point of me having had an ear ache and horrible pain leading from my neck up to my ear.. and it did not go away for a week and a half… the pain switches sides… same with in my lungs… i have this horrible pain in my head way to often.. and it’s not like my normal headaches … I can feel this is something else.. everything I researched need with cancer.. lung then thyroid then brain… my vision and hearing come and go… and my memory has gotten much worse.. I will be talking and I’ll say the wrong words.. Like hey go grab the umbrella… huh?? That’s not what I meant to say.. grab the pickles… umbrella??? This is what was happening to my uncle before he died of brain cancer… and this just started for me in the last 4-6 months.. I can feel when my lungs are having issues .. and I can’t ever really breathe .. constantly catching my breath and I am a very active person… well use to be and try to be.. but things are getting to the point where…. I get too light headed… or I just can’t get my body to stop aching .. it’s not on the inside! It’s inside I told the doctor. I don’t want pain meds!! I want answers… something.. even a suggestion. That isn’t dirt or dust… ITS NOT DIRT! I’m going to be 34 on the 9th which ppl think is too young to deal with this stuff.. hopefully it true!! But what is going on then?? My X-rays came back clear .. lungs and heart good… what!!? All there is left is my thyroids… after that I’m at a complete loss! I need help. And can’t find anyone to actually care to listen.. Im tired of feeling like I am dying. I’m tired of coughing non stop and having everyone give me crap for it.. I don’t smoke don’t drink… I’m an active and healthy person for the most part I like to think.. but .. cancer .. all cancers .. brain, cervical, thyroid, bone, breast, cancer has taken everyone in my family so far! Both sides. And everyone is quite young when they pass… in their 50’s and up.. and most of what I have researched… is ppl get brushed off so much!! And by so many doctors that by the time they find someone to listen it’s too late.. they can do the surgery.. but it’s still fatal within a few years.. I think 5?? If your lucky. I also have this cyst or boil… of some sort that slowly grew over the last year or two… it’s now a good 4 cm it’s a nice large bulge on my back right on or near my shoulder blade … and I have white spots all over my body… like dry skin patches.. they started and I got brushed off… told it’s a reaction to lotion or soap… nope.. it’s gotten worse and worse over the years.. started as a few spots on my stomach… then I noticed some patches on my back… and now… it’s like I’m a dang cheetah… or like I’m recovering from a bad sunburn… it itches always… I also have a bunion that has really been growing a lot this last year… and causing me tons of pain.. I don’t think these are linked.. but I didn’t think the cyst was either then I read something about that being from my lung… and I also have a what feels like muscle tissue on my right arm pit where the boob starts.. it’s not on the other side.. it’s the size of a golf ball.. but not a circle. Ppl don’t really understand what I am talking about when I try and show them.. so it also gets brushed off. It use to hurt really really bad when It first appeared… but not so much now… the cyst on my back hurts all the time.. itches inside.. and feels like I’m being stabbed again and again right into the center of the thing! … I am totally fine that they said my test results came back clear… however… what is going on then??? What could this be?? Just some sort of fungal infection gone untreated for so long?? I can’t keep coughing like this. I can’t even hold my bladder anymore.. when I cough .. when I get the urge even.. it’s like I think oh hold it and my body says .. what?? And can’t use that muscle… I can sometimes… but it’s getting so much worse… and more frequent.. I use to hold my bladder as long as I needed and now.. as of the last… 4-6 months…. It’s stopped…. When my body decides it’s gotta go.. it’s gotta go! I’m too young to wear diapers! I need to know what going on… I have also been passing blood clots for the last months. Sooo….. please tell me I’m fine like the doctors… or just tell me they are not doing their job and I’m not crazy. Lol. Everyone is on me to go in and get checked because everyone can clearly see there is something going on.. so why do these doctors keep dismissing me…. Why do they keep giving me these bills when they aren’t even giving e any sort of results… the one “doctor” had me go in and get a breast exam. Cause she said it could be breast cancer.. I’m like what??? Did the test the doc laughed and said why are you in here??? I don’t want to see you again till your mid 40’s … soooo.. if my chest and lungs and heart are all good… all that’s left is my thyroids or brain right??

2CM nodule. FNA showed atypical…molecular testing showed 4% chance of malignancy.

Mine got diagnosed after temperature irregularities and hyperthyroidism. Please give a talk on surgery vs iodine radiation choice to get rid of the nodule.

I have a few intermediate thyroid nodules, i am scheduled for a biopsy. I am worried because my mum is a thyroid cancer survivor

I just had an ultrasound on my neck and the results said 3.4x2.4x3.1cm mixed solid, cystic mass within the right thyroid lobe with intralesional vascularity. I am between 21 and 60, but the report suggested a fine needle aspiration. I hope I'm don't end up in the bad category.

I have lump on the left side of my throat, it doesn’t hurt right there, but it pulsates. I get severe palpitations where I’m confused if I’m having a heart attack. I can feel my heart I’m my throat. Last 30 minutes to an hour sometimes. Where I hurt, it’s like a lump stuck in my throat but I can swallow. And throat pain, ear pain, only on the left side. Trips urgent care for short of breath, and by lympnodes and thyroid were checked… they said normal but this lump was there. That was a week ago. The palpations happen 3/4 times per day. But I feel like my throat where my throat is lumpy like a spine, so I don’t understand how this is considered normal. I see an ENT on Monday but last minute told work so I can get in. At this point, I feel crazy and might just cancel. And the lump I can’t tell if it’s a lump or artery. But it’s like 2 fingers wide. I don’t wish I could post a picture.

Per a CT scan with & without contrast, have a 8 mm hypoechoic solid mass and enlarged thyroid.

I have Two that are 2.0, one that’s 3.0, one is < 1.0. I got the FNA today. Waiting for the results 🙏🏾

I have a large nodule biopsy twice came back benign, This 3rd time it came back A typical undetermined significant. Now it has been sent for a second kind of test that will determine if benign or malignant. No carcinogen or blood vessel found on scan or on biopsy

Saw a Doctor named Trina all the way at ucsf for neck pain, they found 4 nodules. 3 pretty small but one is 3.2 cm. After a very uncomfortable and at times painful fine needle aspiration procedure where they went in three times I am in the clear but to be monitored. Their onsite lab had reviewed all slides and have results ready within 48hrs! The tenderness and painful discomfort I am still currently feeling after that is differing upwards toward to the exact place I was mentioned at initial appt for why I was there in the first place. I told doctor Trina about the correlation I was able to make with the now agitated nodule causing a more intense version of what i was feeling and she literally told me 3.2 is not that big and I probably don't feel it just unrelated pain in the region from my autoimmune disease. I can tell the difference. I can feel it when I swallow now like a lump deep in my throat specifically because it is so extra sore making it stand out more dramatically. Reading quite a few of these comments makes me feel more familiar with whats going on and more eager to be heard by the dr's. I felt so not heard. I am a UCSF patient for a very rare and painfull auto-immune disease and saw these doctors on referral from my main Doctor who is amazing.

Thank you for sll this information it helped me to get through s tough time I had a byop done I had three node size ten now the results I hsve from my test is benign but we will be keeping check yearly my biggest warongibg was sudden extreme weight loss

My lymph nodes get larger sometimes & then go back down. I am pretty sure it has to do with a low immune system.

I seem to have an active nodule. 😩 And I always seem to fall in the “extremely rare” category. I just had a video call with a Endocrinologists. I told him I go back and forth with symptoms of hyper and hypo. I have 7 nodules. I asked him if a nodule could be leaking because I had an extreme episode after the thyroid ultrasound. The ultrasound was painful, and a few hours after it I felt really nervous. Then at 2 am, I woke up to throbbing neck pain and my blood pressure and heart rate were racing. It was terrifying!! It’s happened before, and no one seems to be able to explain it. It seems like any time someone has pushed on my neck or I’ve had a surgery it happens. I then deal with hyper symptoms for about a week then back to normal to hypo symptoms. The report states: “The largest nodule is: 2.5 x 2.1 x 1.9 cm with vascular it’s noted. This lesion displays a TI-RADS score of 2 consistent with no suspicious lesion. Consider follow up in 1 year.” He didn’t seemed concerned with my nodules, especially because they haven’t grown from the previous year, but he was very perplexed by the extreme issues of my blood pressure. He was probably 70, and he said he’s never encountered blood pressure issues like I have. 🤦🏻‍♀️ After listening to this video, I’m worried. I think a nodule leaks, and I don’t know what to do. Any answers? How would this condition be treated? Thanks

Hello! I am a cancer survivor from hodking's lymphoma stage 3b at age 13, received chemo and all the radiation that could be given at time (33 year in remission of cancer). A couple of years ago had a CT scan for checkup and it showed cleared from cancer but thyroid enlarged. I have a multi nodular goiter and have had two biopsy's done with negative for cancer. Currently on levothyroxine 25mg daily and Endocrinologist recommending removal of thyroid. Sometimes my neck nodules are swollen but don't know if it's related to type of cancer and treatments I had in the past. I have been cleaning my diet as much as I can and it's helped with overall inflammation. But as far as removing my thyroid, surgeon and oncologist didn't recommend at moment. Please advice, not knowing what to do, just want to do what it's best for me. Thank you!

Have a 5mm calcified thyroid nodule I think it may have been caused by getting hit by a ball in the throat Ultimately after doing a scan the Dr recommended surgery. I chose to wait and see if it gets bigger. Any suggestions??

I also have multiple nodules scattered throughout my enlarged thyroid. Increased vascularity, calcification, one is triads 4, also a swollen lymph node for the past 7 months. I go to see the endocrinologist next week. Don't know what to think or expect, will see soon I guess.

Thank you dr Childs. I have nodules but my endocrinologist said the size remain the same so he is not too worry about it. I’ll be 70 next year, should I be worried?

I can feel two nodules in my thyroid , I also have hypo , I'm always cold and I'm constantly shivering I also have problems with my stomach, Swallowing feels weird sometimes to . I'm only 16 but I have a appointment with an endocrinologist in 9 days

I was diagnosed with hyperactive thyroidism with a 5cm toxic autonomous nodule. The doctors are pretty sure its benign but i'm on a waitlist to have it removed due to its size

I have no symptoms (it was never shown if my onset of heart palpitations was related). I am 51 with no family history of thyroid cancer. I was diagnosed with papillary thyroid carcinoma. How I came to this diagnosis was incidental to treating another condition. I experienced heart palpitations and had a CT chest scan which showed not only atrial flutter but indicated two suspicious nodules about 1 cm in size. (I could never get an answer as to if my atrial flutter was caused by a malfunctioning thyroid). Results of follow up ultrasound indicated they were suspicious for carcinoma. It also revealed enlarged lymph nodes which were suspect for PTC. I had a biopsy done on the nodules. One out of 6 samples came back positive for PTC. I also had the lymph nodes biopsied. They came up benign, but thyroglobulin wash indicated elevated thyroglobulin levels in the samples collected. I give my endocrinologist a lot of credit for being persistent. She saw something suspicious and it seems to me that cancer was found at a very early stage given only 1 sample came up positive and the nodules were only 1 cm in size. (Although it grew to a size of 1.7 cm in 3 months as noted in a subsequent CT scan).

My right thyroid nodule grows to 1.1 cm after 6 months of my first Ultrasound which was 0.6cm. So FNA biopsy is recommended. I just had my right thyroid biopsy and waiting for the result. Hoarseness in my voice in the only symptom I know

I have thyroid Nodules they found them when I got sick in 2019 and I do a ultra sound every yr and in 2021 I got very sick with Coivd and I was in ICU for 13 days and the Nodules grew 80 percent! So I had a biopsy done for the 3 time and they show no cancer so every year my doctor wants me to have a ultrasound to watch them sometimes I can't swallow so to them and I have a gotier as well can't lose weight I have went from 179 to 214 and I watch what I eat and I work out I have a nutrition that has work with me since 2015 that's how I lost weight in 2015 they also give Remdesivir in the hospital and I have been the same since thank Dr Westin for your great advice but we need help!

Ive been feeling like something is stuck in my throat and my voice has become slightly raspy, my MD sent me for an ultrasound and labs - results they found a 3.3cm vascular low echo mass so they want a biopsy next, should i have concerns?

I just had an ultrasound for my carotid artery (which was negative) and the radiologist found an hypoechoic thyroid nodule in the left lobe of my thyroid (6 x 7 x 11mm). I have no symptoms and I recently had blood work, all normal including TSH. I'm going to an endocrinologist this week and of course I'm worried.

Can you talk more about lymphnode swelling with a nodule. I had affirma and thyroseq genetic sequencing when my FNA Biopsy came back indeterminate too. Fortunately both genetic were ok. Can you talk about radio frequency ablation too.

My thyroiditis went undiagnosed for years even though i was suffering from so many symptoms. Heart palpitations, heat intolerance, chronic hives, and most of all terrible joint and soft tissue pain. It took 10 years and 18 doctors to figure out i had hashimotos. By the time it was discovered i ended up with thyroid cancer and had to have my thyroid removed. Im miserable 4 years later!

Thyroid gland enlarged with left adenoma 32*20mm And hashimotos thyriditis. Chest burn is it major

They discovered a nodule that had no blood supply on my thyroid. They wanted to do a biopsy but I refused.This was about 12 years ago. I believe tumors and nodules are there to protect you by isolating the cancer cells and toxins if there. Puncturing it with a needle may cause it to spread. I've heard a doctor say this too.

I just had my biopsy today. It didn’t hurt during the procedure but dang I’m in lots of pain now. 😢 this video has me feeling confident about what the out come might be. I’ll just keep positive and give to god.

I was diagnosed with a benign nodule measuring 0.8 cm. in 2017. It felt like a pea was lodged in my throat and I was getting a fizzing/popping sensation. It freaked me out! I have been following up with an ultrasound every year to ensure it is not growing/changing. In August 2020 I was having discomfort every day and researched how to relieve nodule size/discomfort naturally. I found a medical study claiming spirulina/curcuma/boswellia in specific doses is shown to reduce nodule size. I tried it and got wonderful success. Not sure if I should continue taking long term or intermittently.

At age 12 I was diagnosed with Hypothyroidism. I have nodules in my thyroid and I'm 30 Years old now. I took 75 mcg Levothyroxin all this years and I beg my doctor to give me Armour medication since I have so many symptoms and gained 25 lbs without changing my diet or exercise. (I've been on keto diet & starving myself and I wouldn't lose weight) He prescribed Armour 30 MG which looking at the chart I'm under dose from taking Levothyroxin 75 mcg. He also suggested a biopsy since I've had nodules from a young age... I've been desperate trying to find ways to feel better and doctors treat me like I'm crazy since my TSH looks ok... I wish I could book an appointment with Dr. Childs but I know he's not taking patients. Can you guys recommend a thyroid expert that you had success working with ??

I ran across your videos, I have multiple nodules, one is larger in size. They were found during an MRI on my neck. I can feel the one now. You can also see it a little poking out.

I have a lymphoid in my thyroid what ever that means. Is lymphoid what you’re talking about nodule? I’ve been told I need to get a scan every three months as well as blood test for thyroid. Thank you.

I had major problems breathing even with cpap. Feeling like breathing through a straw, even when standing up. I took my doc meds to make T4 (levothyroxine) a little bit at a time. Swelling went down over a few days. I started taking a iodine supplement too. Very very scary not being able to breathe.

Ask your Endocrinologist about the Afirma Genomics test that can be run. If the FNA comes back “indeterminate” twice, they can run this test which will really help.

I have two nodules in my thyroid. One intermediate and one undetermined... I can show pictures of my ultrasound. Currently waiting on FNA biopsies. One is .9x.6x.6 one is. 1.2x.9x.7

Can it be confused with a sebaceous cyst? what are main differences between the two?

Hi, My Mother had throat problems, so the doctor recommended ultrasound, in ultrasound report, it was stated that she has "Multinpdular goitre. Bilateral reference index mixed cystic solid nodules. Bilateral few prominent cervical lymph nodes" Please let me know if it can be dangerous.

Hello. I just came across this video and I'm having an ultrasound on my neck on Monday but I havent come across anyone who's had a lump where mine is... My lump is more under my jaw on my left side of my neck. Roughly just over 2cm in size, quite solid. I do occasionally get a husky voice and I have a constant cough with it.

My doctor called me with the bad news that my thyroid has to be removed because it came out abnormal. I'm freaking out😢

I feel like kind of feels like a half inch wide vertical line coming up alongside of my Adam's Apple it's tender to the touch almost feels like a sore muscle I have no other symptoms such as cough fatigue trouble swallowing breathing or anything like that I do however have an ear infection. Unknown whether that's connected and while being diagnosed with the ear infection found one slightly swollen lymph node in the corner of my neck on the right side which also is the side of the Adam's apple that feels in pain or inflamed. One thing I am confused about is it doesn't stay that way the last time I felt this way like today was a day before Christmas. It's now the 29th I also have pretty bad health anxiety so any sort of feedback letting me know what you think would actually be really nice thank you so much

I had 8 total of nodules and one is more than 5 cm 3 cm and rest are smalls. On the ultrasound they seen the largest one is a full mass and also some of the rest are. My dosctor didn’t recommend to do a biopsy even all my Tsh are all normal. As of him because of the sizes and my thyroid is almost full of nodules he did recommend me to do Total Thyroidectomy.

Hi im 33 and a mother of 4 young children. I have 2 nodules on my thyroid. My Doctors are sending me in circles and telling none of my symptoms have to do with these nodules on my thyroid. Ive had a biopsy on both thay came back benign. 2.6 cm and 1.9cm and my right side thyroid is swollen to 17cm volume. The left looked normal with a 3.9cm volume...so you can see how much bigger the right side is. I feel exhausted and dizzy 24/7 (feels like vertigo) nausuous, memory loss and major brain fog, im really thirsty but not dehydrated. My forhead is having spasms amd my nose and lips tingle here and there. I feel like im being chocked and like there is a lump in my throat. My voice is horsey since i got my biopsy done...i feel depressed and very anxious everyday. Me and my husband want another baby and i cant get pregent i dont know if this has anyhting to do with it. My Calcium and Albumin are high and my phosphorus is low. Everybting else blood wise looks normal. I've been to 2 Doctors, and they have told me that my symptoms have nothing to do with the two masses growing on my thyroid. I have done so much research and everything I have found says my symptoms are from the masses on my thryroid. I have read that if I get half of my thyroid removed ill go back to feeling nornal again...i just want to feel normal again. I cant live like this any longer. Im desperate and not sure what to do anymore. Its effecting my day to day life. Please help guide me in the right direction.

Recently found a 2.5 cm thyroid nodule. A lot of micro calcifications seen on ultrasound. I’ve had trouble swallowing, pain radiating up to my ear and hoarse voice.

Mines were found through a CT scan after a car accident. I am told that it is 7mm in size so I am freaking out!

Good say sir.. my friend has a 15x16mm nodule on his CT Scan.. and the conclusion is hypodense nodule. But he has horseness for almost a month now.

What if I had an ultrasound 1.5 years ago that was .7 cm’s in size. Then when I got an ultrasound over 1 year ago it was 1 cm in size. It was rated as T4 at that time (mostly solid with vascularity). About 4 weeks ago I started having pain in the front of my neck that woke me up at night (lasted one week and then went away). Then the last 3 days I started having that pain again but it was much more severe. I called the Endocrinologist to schedule an appt and the earliest Appt is 2.5 months out! The person I spoke with said for me to go to the ER if I don’t want to wait that long. The symptoms I’ve been having is: severe pain pushing on my neck, pain and pressure on my voice box making it hurt to talk, occasional swallowing problems, and slight burning pain in that part of the as of today. A few times I felt the need to cough from the pain also. Could a benign nodule cause pain in the neck or would this indicate a stronger likelihood for malignancy? Do my symptoms warrant a visit to the E.R. to be seen sooner?

I’m currently still in active treatment for breast cancer & a recent CT Scan revealed 2 nodules on my thyroid. One of the two is apparently worrisome and requires a biopsy. I’m very concerned because of the breast cancer diagnosis. My BC was not found in my lymph nodes so that is positive but I am still really nervous. 😩

I have hypothyroidism and calcific focus of the right thyroid lobe