Thyroid Nodules and Hoarseness

[seeker176]

Can thyroid nodules cause hoarseness?  
I have had voice problems for several years and was diagnosed with MTD.  Recent voice therapy has been intermittently helpful.  Several months ago I noticed a swelling in the right side of my throat and a subsequent ultrasound found two thyroid nodules - 1.9 cm x 1.5 cm in the isthmus and 1.6 cm x 1.8 cm in the right lobe with ill-defined borders.  A FNA is planned but I am wondering if the nodules could be what has been causing the hoarseness.

[Barb135]

Please post the actual results with reference ranges, since simply being in the normal range, is often not good enough.  If your levels are too low in the range, you still won't feel well.

Was it Thyrglobulin (TG) that was high, or Thyroglobulin Antibodies (TGab).  

[seeker176]

Rescent (first test) results: TSH, T3 and T4 - all within normal references ranges, but Thyroglobulin was high - 101.0 (range <60 ng/mL)

[Barb135]

Yes, the nodules could contribute to hoarseness.  Hoarseness is a very common symptom of hypothyroidism.

Have you been tested for hypothyroidism and Hashimoto's Thyroiditis?  Are you currently on any thyroid replacement hormones?

If you have current thyroid labs (should have at least TSH, Free T3 and Free T4), please post the results, with reference ranges, which vary lab to lab and must be posted with results.