Possible thyroid issues

[MrsChemist]

A few weeks ago, I noticed a lump in my neck, so I took myself off to the doctors and he arranged a scan and blood tests.

My GPs have a policy that they don't contact you if your bloods are fine. I instead got a letter a letter saying I had to have repeat bloods. I'vejustbeen for it, but the nurse said she didn't know why I was having my thyroid blood test done again.

When I went to the scan, I wasn't told anything, just to make an appointment with my GP. Somewhat cryptically the doctor asked of I was having my thyroid tested, but that's all he said to me.

Not sure why I'm posting, perhaps just for a bit of support because no one has indicated what it could be (except the first doctor saying it could very well be a cyst) And if anyone else has experienced this.

Is the lump where your thyroid is - I mean could it be an enlarged thyroid? If it is a thyroid thing you will probably have noticed other symptoms - either tired and sluggish (hypothyroidism), or the opposite (hyperthyroidism).

I think what you need to do is ring the GP's surgery and ask for a call back from the original GP. And then ask what it is exactly they're testing for - it's crap that you're left wondering.

It's near the base of my throat, at the front, just to the right. I'm always tired and have a newborn, so ut's hard to differentiate normal tired and newborn tired.

I did get tested for hypothyroidism a few months after DS1 was born after a routine blood test showed up as abnormal, but they said I was fine after a further blood test.

I've phones for an appointment on Friday. It'sbeen praying on my mind. My GPs are great, but they are sometimes a bit sparse on information. I like to know everything, exact results etc. but they never go into detailsnd I usually only realise I don't know/understand something after I've left.

An example is that I was anaemic when pregnant with DS 1 and DS2. It was only when I was pregnant with DS2 that they told me I was actually severely anaemic with DS1. While pregnant with DS1 it was just, 'you're a bit anaemic.'

MrsChemist - the lump is where your thyroid is - the thyroid is a butterfly shaped gland across both sides of the throat, just above the collarbone.

I would suggest that the dr has done a blood test, has found a low T4 result, and is retesting to make sure. A lot of hypothyroidism is found because of a swelling like yours being found, as other symptoms, such as tiredness and anaemia can be caused by so many things.

I definitely second Hassled's advice - find out what the blood test is actually for, it will help put your mind at ease.

There are a couple of us here that have the symptoms you are describing - including the lump on the neck.

Hope things are resolved quickly for you

Thanks, I'll see if I can at least speak to the nurse tomorrow to clarify what they are testing me for. Blood results get in on Thursday, so may as well wait 'til Friday morning for my appointment to get the results back.

Keeping my fingers crossed for you MrsChemist

Just thought I'd come back and say I'be been diagnosed with an under active thyroid. Thanks for your help :)

Glad to hear that you've got a diagnosis MrsChemist - the dr should start you on 50mcg levothyroxine, and do a blood test in two months to see how that affects your thyroxine levels, and then decide what to do from then.

Keeping my fingers crossed that you start feeling better/full of energy soon

She started me on 25mg, and I've an appointment with an endocrinologist in a couple of weeks and I've a blood test in six weeks.

That's new... the standard GP guidelines used to be to start patients on 50mcg. Fab that you're seeing a specialist, and quickly too.