Relax and enjoy the holiday. I don't recall having an earache aftr my Fine Needle Biopsy. But all my thyroid stuff started right around this time 7 yrs ago.
But do let us know how the results are.
Take care and Happy holidays.
Cindy
__________________ PCOS diagnosed Sept. 1994
Total Thyroidectomy March 1995
IR- diagnosed Aug 2001
synthroid .175mg 6 days a week 1/2 tab on Sunday
zoloft 50 mg
rocaltrol 0.5 mcg 3 times a day
zestril 20 mg
1500 Mg Metformin in July.
trying to low carb
Starting weight 235/ 204 now, goal 130
Mommy to one fuzzy fur ball the Rug Spud.
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__________________ PCOS diagnosed Sept. 1994
Total Thyroidectomy March 1995
IR- diagnosed Aug 2001
synthroid .175mg 6 days a week 1/2 tab on Sunday
zoloft 50 mg
rocaltrol 0.5 mcg 3 times a day
zestril 20 mg
1500 Mg Metformin in July.
trying to low carb
Starting weight 235/ 204 now, goal 130
Mommy to one fuzzy fur ball the Rug Spud.
>^. .^<
> ~ <
The same thing happened to me. With 20/20 hindsight I can say I wish I had said no to the surgery with all the problems I had afterwards with the vocal cord paresis and parathyroid damage. And told them to just watch it. My thyroid function tests were normal.
Keep us posted on what is going on.
Good Luck in whatever you decide is right for you.
Cindy
__________________ PCOS diagnosed Sept. 1994
Total Thyroidectomy March 1995
IR- diagnosed Aug 2001
synthroid .175mg 6 days a week 1/2 tab on Sunday
zoloft 50 mg
rocaltrol 0.5 mcg 3 times a day
zestril 20 mg
1500 Mg Metformin in July.
trying to low carb
Starting weight 235/ 204 now, goal 130
Mommy to one fuzzy fur ball the Rug Spud.
>^. .^<
> ~ <
Mine was also inconclusive, Kim. I'm so sorry you didn't get the resolution you were hoping for!
I did not have any problems after the surgery, and I'm incredibly glad I had it done. As you know, inconclusive means that the cells might be benign, but they may also be malignant. Obviously, if I had known it was benign, it would have been better not to have the surgery. But there's no way to tell without removing the lobe. It is just not worth the risk to your life if the tumor could be cancerous.
Please talk with your surgeon about any possible risks, such as Cindy encountered. I believe the incidence is quite low, and he should be able to quote you the exact percentage of his patients who experience such difficulties.
With my 20/20 hindsight, I wish I would have insisted they remove the entire gland as I had initially asked. If you have hashimoto's, it could cause you more trouble to have that right lobe left behind. I am still facing the possibility of a second surgery to take out that side as well.
Don't worry about your surgeon's opinions on whether you should be taking Glucophage for your PCOS. It's not his specialty and he is surely not up on the most recent literature. If you're in doubt, talk with the endo about it.
Good luck, and try not to worry. Chances are that you will be fine. I remember what a scary time it was, and my heart goes out to you.
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Hello!
I just had a left thyroidectomy in December, and I'm feeling great now. I had a couple of FNA's, CT scans, ultrasounds etc, all of which were incolclusive, but happily when they eventually got it out, it was benign. I agree with jessica that you shouldn't take any chances - it needs to come out! Also, the incidence of problems is rare, although you should obviously discuss any surgical concerns with the surgeon. I know how worrying this all is, so I'll be thinking about you!
I hope it all goes really well, and that you soon have all this worry behind you.
K
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Had FNA Yesterday............. 
I'm Sorry 
