so confused

[concerned20121975]

I had an ultrasound done that came back with large nodules. My thyroid test were normal in June. My ultrasound done on my thyroids 2 yrs ago were normal no Nodules. I have severe neck / shoulder and arm pain on the right side. It hurts to swallow but not my throught my neck on right side. I am not sure of the size of my nodules. My PC is telling me not to be concerned. I have 2 aunts that had throid cancer and my mom is on thyroid medicine. I have been on high blood pressure meds since 29 and my dose is increased often. I suffer with migraines. I am 5'6" and weigh 125 regardless how much I eat. I have IBS. Should I be concerned that all of these symptoms are related???

[AJWS6]

Hi, if thyroid is causing you to have difficulty swallowing, should be further investigated.  

I had a massive thyroid, 6.5 hr surgery to remove.  As my thyroid swelled, all my labs returned normal.  When I began having difficulty swallowing, obtained a 2nd opinion, Endo states thyroid needs to come out asap.

Alway's seek a 2nd opinion, if possible for peace of mind.  Wishing you well :)

[FTB4]

Do you have your latest test results? was Free T3 and Free T4 partof the blood work ordered for you?  If so please re-post with these test results, be sure to include the result and reference range provided for each test. Are you on any thyroid medication at this time? Has your MD mentioned taking a needle biopsy or scheduled you for one? Most thyroid nodules are benign. Thyroid disease has a direct connection to High Blood pressure, High Cholesterol. You may be Hyperthyroid, even though your tests come back within the normal range, the ranges the labs use today are so outdated and should not be relyed on, MD's should pay more attention to Free T3, which is the hormone your body functions on, If your md has not done this blood test, insist that he does, along with Free T4, these are important test with thyroid. It is very possible that the nodules are secreting hormone in addition to your thyroid, this would cause a high T3, resulting in Weight loss and increased blood pressure and heart rate, which by itself can lead to other complications. Try to monitor your own heart rate at different times a day, sit for ten minutes, then find your pulse (heartbeat) at the wrist, note the second hand on a clock and count the beats within 60 seconds, The normal resting rate should be between 60 and 100, A consistant rate over 100 would be considered Tachycardia, a common symptom of Overactive or Hyperthyroid. Medications are available to supress the production of thyroid hormone in the case of Hyper, It is not out of the question to have an underactive thyroid either, although being underweight would lean toward Hyper. Look up "Thyroid Symptoms" and check each one that you have, there are too many for each to list here.
If your MD is just brushing you off saying your labs are normal and no treatment is needed, then I would consider finding either an Endocrinologist or Internal Medicine MD that can treat you accordingly.  Best of Luck   FTB4