Thyroid related?

[hockeycrazy3033]

Okay so I'm always the health freak that gets worried over ANYTHING soo a couple weeks ago I was feeling my neck to take my pulse for the heck of it and on the left side of my neck I felt this little thing that when I touch it it moves and then goes back to wherever the heck it is. I don't have it on the other side of my neck and I think it's just ODD. It's really little *size of a navy bean* and I have no idea what it could be. I've looked up stuff on the internet and couldn't find anything. I know I've had it for several years but im just NOW starting to take notice of it because i've been absolutely paranoid about everything ever since I went into the ER twice this past summer. I got blood tests done on a lot of things and everything came back normal so they think and are pretty sure I have anxiety attacks. I know that's a bit off subject but im always paranoid so maybe this really isn't a big deal. I also have a pretty fast heart rate that I went to a cardiologist for and he did a lot of tests on me and that also came back normal. That's when he stated he thought I had a really nervous personality and that could be the problem with my anxiety/paranoia over everything. And I know when talking about heart rates they say it goes with hyperthyroidism. But anyway.. Anyone have it or know what im talking about? *the little navy bean in my neck* And it's not my lymph nodes because I actually know where those are! lol

[GravesLady]

I wouldn't think its a thyroid issue. I have felt a little bean size bump in that area as well and I also know of others who have as this too. However, it didn't last long and nothing to do with thyroid.  Thyroid is not where you take you neck pulse. Nodules or goiter is where the thyroid is, just below your Adams apple. If that is where you feel it, then perhaps you should see an endo.  A lot of health issues causes high heart rate.  You might try antidepressants for you anxiety and paranoia.

Perhaps others will give you their knowledge and experience.

Just my personal opinion and/or experience. Always discuss your health issue with your doctor , always adhere to your doctors advise and, you always have the right to a second opinion. Nothing is a 100% or a 100%, 100% of the time. However, we are not all alike!

GL,
1990 - Hyper/Graves'
1997 - Dia/RAI
1997 - MVP - Mitral Valve Prolapse
1997 - AAA - Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms
1997 - SP     -  Stomach Polyps
1999 - TED - slight Thyroid Eye Disease, one eye only
1999 -  Visible Nodule (suspect Marine-Lenhart-Syndrom/hyperfunctioning nodule)
2000 - SAD  - Short Attention Disorder/Span
2002 -  IED  - Intermittent Explosive Disorder (Graves' Range)

[hockeycrazy3033]

Thanks!

The bean size bump has just been there forever. Mine doesn't go away. I mean I went to an ENT and he didn't say anything about it so I guess it's fine.

You're right about a fast heart rate being a bunch of things. I know I don't have a heart problem because I have got all my tests done for it, and they told me it just might be my nervous personality. I can't sit down without shaking my legs, or having something in my hand and I noticed when im actually CALM my bpm is around 80-85 which is normal.