What would you do?

MerryJ · 06-02-2012, 02:51 PM

I have thyroid nodules. About 10years ago when I was first dx with a multi nodule thyroid and hypo then did a couple of sonograms and then the radioactive thyroid scan. Fast forward to now, I have been chocking on my salivia and had a new sonogram - results inconclusive. Have an appt with an endo this week. My primary doc said I most likely have 2 chioices. Either a new radioactive scan or a needle biopsy. For the scan I would have to be off my meds for 3 weeks or so. Thinking I may ask for the biopsy so I don't have to monkey with my meds. What would you do?

Lokarbiebarbie · 06-02-2012, 03:30 PM

I have been in this situation and had the FNB (fine needle biopsy). Twice.

But, it's your decision...I just don't think the FNB is all that 'scary or involved'. Now, my throat was a mite tender afterward, but I went to work the next day. best of luck on the results either way.

MerryJ · 06-02-2012, 04:28 PM

Thanks - I am leaning towards FNB. I really, really, really don't want to have to be off my meds for almost the rest of the summer.

Lokarbiebarbie · 06-02-2012, 06:29 PM

I hear you...that would sure put me into a tailspin!

Leo41 · 06-03-2012, 02:27 PM

I, too, would opt for the FNB. I've had one, and it's really nothing. I would be nuts if I were off my thyroid meds for 3 weeks!

lovingAK · 06-10-2012, 12:31 AM

Just a suggestion-If you opt for the biopsy, ask for lidocaine before the procedure. It will numb the site where they go in with the needle and make it much more comfortable for you. I've had two FNAs done. No lidocaine with the first one and it was incredibly painful, I was in tears after two pokes/draws. A year later a had another, this time with lidocaine and I didn't feel a thing.

Lokarbiebarbie · 06-10-2012, 05:41 AM

And I never had to 'ask' for lidocaine....it was all part of the prep. Depends on where you are (just like good thyroid doctors...depends on where you are).

06-02-2012, 02:51 PM	#1
MerryJ Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 4,394 Gallery: MerryJ	What would you do? I have thyroid nodules. About 10years ago when I was first dx with a multi nodule thyroid and hypo then did a couple of sonograms and then the radioactive thyroid scan. Fast forward to now, I have been chocking on my salivia and had a new sonogram - results inconclusive. Have an appt with an endo this week. My primary doc said I most likely have 2 chioices. Either a new radioactive scan or a needle biopsy. For the scan I would have to be off my meds for 3 weeks or so. Thinking I may ask for the biopsy so I don't have to monkey with my meds. What would you do?

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06-02-2012, 03:30 PM	#2
Lokarbiebarbie Senior LCF Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Indiana Posts: 246 Gallery: Lokarbiebarbie Stats: 185/120/125 WOE: Atkins 1972 Start Date: December 2008	I have been in this situation and had the FNB (fine needle biopsy). Twice. But, it's your decision...I just don't think the FNB is all that 'scary or involved'. Now, my throat was a mite tender afterward, but I went to work the next day. best of luck on the results either way.

06-02-2012, 04:28 PM	#3
MerryJ Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 4,394 Gallery: MerryJ	Thanks - I am leaning towards FNB. I really, really, really don't want to have to be off my meds for almost the rest of the summer.

06-02-2012, 06:29 PM	#4
Lokarbiebarbie Senior LCF Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Indiana Posts: 246 Gallery: Lokarbiebarbie Stats: 185/120/125 WOE: Atkins 1972 Start Date: December 2008	I hear you...that would sure put me into a tailspin!

06-03-2012, 02:27 PM	#5
Leo41 Senior LCF member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 8,425 Gallery: Leo41 Stats: 340 then/145 now WOE: Low carb/calorie cycling	I, too, would opt for the FNB. I've had one, and it's really nothing. I would be nuts if I were off my thyroid meds for 3 weeks!

06-10-2012, 12:31 AM	#6
lovingAK Senior LCF Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Alaska Posts: 673 Gallery: lovingAK WOE: low carb Start Date: Jan 1, 04	Just a suggestion-If you opt for the biopsy, ask for lidocaine before the procedure. It will numb the site where they go in with the needle and make it much more comfortable for you. I've had two FNAs done. No lidocaine with the first one and it was incredibly painful, I was in tears after two pokes/draws. A year later a had another, this time with lidocaine and I didn't feel a thing.

06-10-2012, 05:41 AM	#7
Lokarbiebarbie Senior LCF Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Indiana Posts: 246 Gallery: Lokarbiebarbie Stats: 185/120/125 WOE: Atkins 1972 Start Date: December 2008	And I never had to 'ask' for lidocaine....it was all part of the prep. Depends on where you are (just like good thyroid doctors...depends on where you are).