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my routine ultrasound shows swelling need mri
my thyroid was removed two years ago and i was scheduled a routine ultrasound so that i would be able to make yearly visits instead of 6 monthly i didnt anticipate a problem but while having it done today i was told they could see some kind of swelling he was worried about and wanted me to have a mri before my visit with ent surgeon which in about 4 weeks. i havent noticed anything particularly wrong only a tightening in my windpipe which i have had since the op and thought was normal now it has worried me. after my op i had breathing difficulty for about 4 weeks where any exertion had me gasping for breath it gradually went but ever since i get out of breath very quickly. does anyone else have this problem or have any idea what could be causing the swelling after all this time.
thanks jackie
thanks jackie
mommy2two i am waiting for mri appointment to come through i really appreciate your help thanks
utahmomma i had my thyroud removed 2 years ago due to goiter getting so big it would cut off my breathing when i looked up or down they found small peice of pap cancer apparantly not enough to worry about my last labs were ft4 22.3 and tsh 0.07 i take 150mg of eltroxin i have noticed a tightness in my throat and i have been geting shortness of breath even when talking too long
thanks for your help
jackie
utahmomma i had my thyroud removed 2 years ago due to goiter getting so big it would cut off my breathing when i looked up or down they found small peice of pap cancer apparantly not enough to worry about my last labs were ft4 22.3 and tsh 0.07 i take 150mg of eltroxin i have noticed a tightness in my throat and i have been geting shortness of breath even when talking too long
thanks for your help
jackie
Couple of thoughts.
Why was your original surgery done and what were the results?
Initial thoughts: no thyroid surgery removes all thyroid tissue. If you had an autoimmune problem (Hashi's or Graves) then it could be the autoimmune issue affecting the remaining tissue.
If it was for cancer then you need your thyroglobulin level checked (if it was papillary or follicular) to check for a recurrence.
Regardless - they may be talking about RAI (radio iodine) to destroy any remaining thyroid tissue.
If you could post your original diagnosis and any current labs that might help.
HUGS
Utahmomma
Why was your original surgery done and what were the results?
Initial thoughts: no thyroid surgery removes all thyroid tissue. If you had an autoimmune problem (Hashi's or Graves) then it could be the autoimmune issue affecting the remaining tissue.
If it was for cancer then you need your thyroglobulin level checked (if it was papillary or follicular) to check for a recurrence.
Regardless - they may be talking about RAI (radio iodine) to destroy any remaining thyroid tissue.
If you could post your original diagnosis and any current labs that might help.
HUGS
Utahmomma
Thanks Jackie - wishing someone could give you some answers too my dear! You are in my thoughts and will be praying everything turns out fine. BTW - when is the MRI?
thanks for your help and im so glad your getting answers at long last i hope the medication soon kicks in good luck to you
love jackie
love jackie
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