I received some bad news yesterday from my doctor. They called me to tell me I have 2 nodules in my throat. It all began about a month ago when I was rubbing the back of my neck as it was sore and I noticed a bump in the front of my neck. I kept rubbing it wondering if that is the way my neck is supposed to be. I figured it was so I put it out of my mind. I would check it out every couple of days and in the back of my mind I was worried about it but I let it go again. Then about a week later I noticed that when I swallowed I felt like there was a lump in my throat and my throat was sore a swollen. I figured I had some flu like everyone else had and just let it go. Then a couple of weeks ago I noticed my voice started to change. It was lower and just different. Then last week I had problems breathing in. Like I could not get enough air in. I could hear it as I breathed in. I got on the Internet and checked out web md and stated looking into my symptoms. Monday I was really sick and could not go to work at all. I made a appt with the doctor since was so sick. I knew she would say I had the flu and to go home and get some rest but I went anyways. I happened to mention to her about my neck and she checked it out and said that my lymph nodes were very swollen. She said she would give me a prescription for a antibiotic. I almost let it go but at the last minute I told her that I would like her to check it out a little bit more. A test or something as it would really ease my mind. She finally said ok and they set me up for a ultrasound that next day. I had my ultrasound Tuesday morning. I was getting my hair done Wednesday morning and received a call from my doctors office that they found 2 nodules in my neck. They needed me to come pick up some orders to have a thyroid scan asap. Also told me to start looking for a surgeon. I was so shocked at the phone call. On one hand I was happy that I was right and there was something there. On the other hand now I am scared and wished I had been wrong. I really don't know much more from yesterday. I am going to my doctors as soon as they open at 9am to ask a lot more questions. They did tell me that there are 2 lumps on both sides. The one of the left is bigger than the right. It is affecting my breathing. I would like to know what is in my neck and where is it. I am sure everything will be fine. I just want to get some questions answered and know what is going to be happening. I will keep everyone updated. So I learned that I should trust my own instincts when I really think something is wrong. I am glad I insisted my doctor give me a ultrasound to check it out.
Update: I am scheduled for a nuclear medicine thyroid test on Monday. The doctor said they needed it asap but Monday was the soonest.
1 comment:
the ultrasound should specify if these nodules are solid or cystic; the cysts[fluid filled blister]can be aspirated , this cures 75% of them. if the solid nodules are found , the biopsy [fnab] is done for 1 cm size and larger best of luck!!
Post a Comment