Synthroid for Goiter treatment?

[Alexis8368]

Hello All:

My recent FNA results indicated that a 1.2cm nodule on my left thyroid was a Goiter. I have two smaller nodules (mm) as well. My PCP wants to treat with Synthroid, 125 mg. per day. My endo just had his office call me and tell me to follow up in 6 months, no meds. So far, my blood work has been normal, but in the low end of the normal range. My sister has Hashimotos and is being treated for it. I have many of the Hashi symptoms.
I really didnt like my visit with the Endo to begin with, he outright told me that based on my blood work I do not have a thyroid condition, but he would send me for the FNA biopsy of the nodule to r/o cancer.
My PCP seems to think it is better to get me on meds to avoid the goiter growing, or to at least slow the growth.
I found this out all because I was having this pulsing/squeezing sensation in my neck and insisted on a thryoid ultrasound, which found the nodules.

My question is: Is taking Synthroid 125mg. a viable treatment option for this? I would really LOVE to feel normal again!

Thank you~

[RaRa1584]

Hello,
   I am new to this site and I came across your post. About two years ago I was diagnosed with HypoThyroidism and I too have a goiter. I have been going to a really great doctor in my hometown and he prescibed me Synthroid. I am now on the 150mg( only because I can't stay regulated). Since I have been on the medicine I truly believe that the size of the goiter has gone down and I have so much more energy to get through the day and my everyday activities.

[stella5349]

lots of concerns here .....

What is the report after the US scan was done. Not just finding the nodule but the bases of the condition of the gland itself?

Synthroid treatment...... for a nodule? - there's something missing here on why the endo would suggest that./.. did this endo say you had the Hashi antibodies?

I am not impressed with your endo's findings and concluding there's no thyroid condition. If you have thyroid nodules there's a reason. They seem a tad lazy in my opinion on finding the real issues.