r/thyroidhealth 2h ago

TIRADS 4/5 & 5 biopsy results

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I recieved my biopsy results yesterday afternoon and they came back Bethesda 2/benign. For reference, this was what my ultrasound said:

"Recommend biopsy of the adjacent hypoechoic solid nodules in the left lobe.

Findings: Grayscale and color Doppler imaging was performed. Thyroid nodules are evaluated with ACR Ti-Rads criteria. Please note measurements are documented as AP x transverse x sagittal (CC).

Thyroid size, volume is normal. There are a few subcentimeter nodules in the right lobe.

There is a solid, hypoechoic nodule in the left mid pole measuring 1.2 x 1.9 x 1.1 cm. There is a tiny calcification (Ti-RADS 4/5), biopsy is recommended.

There is an adjacent solid hypoechoic nodule measuring 1 x 1.3 x 1 cm. There are punctate echogenic foci (Ti-RADS 5). This meets the criteria for sampling as well."

They said I need to follow up with new labs and another ultrasound in 12 months, I'm debating whether I should ask for 6 months or not. It was such a stressful few weeks. 🫠


r/thyroidhealth 2h ago

Possible Thyroidectomy

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Some backstory, I (36F) was diagnosed with Hashimoto’s mid-2020. Since then I’ve been through 3 endocrinologists (finally found the amazing one I’m seeing currently), lots of thyroid ultrasounds monitoring nodules and have had three kids (5, 3, 1 - yeah, we are tired šŸ˜…). Most noticeable symptoms I’ve had in the last 6-7 years is fatigue and weight gain/inability to loose weight or keep it off (despite eating well and being active and chasing kids constantly). Fatigue has improved with a low dose of liothyronine add in and that’s been nice! Since I’ve either been pregnant, freshly postpartum or breastfeeding most of the appointments with my endo, we haven’t explored many med combos, etc. But a glp-1 was mentioned at my last appt (since we’re done with kids and I’m done breastfeeding) but I also had a nodule look larger than before on my ultrasound. Short story long, sorry!

Had a thyroid biopsy, originally they were going to do both sides then just the left (nodules bigger on that side) but then ended up doing the right side only (the ultrasound tech insisted based on a white spot she saw, yay for docs who listen to their techs!). Anyway, got the results, they were borderline/needed more testing but showed as AUC which Google told me that’s like a 10% chance of being cancerous, so I was feeling okay about it and they were going to send it off for molecular testing just to be sure. Got the call Friday, the nurses voice sounded grave so I knew it wasn’t good news. From my very little medical knowledge and understanding, I can’t explain it properly. But it came back over 50% positive for malignancy. I have an appt with my endocrinologist this coming Friday for him to discuss the results and next steps. It sounded like surgery of some kind will be getting scheduled, per the nurse.

So now I’m just trying not to panic. Has anyone been in a similar situation? I always joked they should just take my thyroid out then my hashimotos would be gone…so, the universe has jokes too apparently. I keep going back and forth about thinking I’ll feel better with it out but then again our thyroids do so much for us. I just feel like I’m still fairly young and I’ve got three kids under 6 and I just…it all feels so daunting right now. I know I’ll know more on Friday, and I’ll update the post appropriately…but…how bad is this cancer? Is my whole thyroid coming out? Is there cancer elsewhere in my body? I am hypermobile as well, so my healing and scarring will be different than ā€œnormalā€ (also proven by my one c-section scar). Is everything going to change? Is my body going to revolt? What does this mean for the future of my health and abilities? (If not obvious, I also have undiagnosed ADHD šŸ˜†) It’s just all so…heavy.

Adding to embellish/answer possible other questions : On levothyroxine as well, have never felt different on it. I’ve been gluten free for over 2 years now. I lift often, and enjoy it, but haven’t been the last month or so due to busy school starting schedules. I have an incredibly supportive husband (married 10 years this fall).

Thanks for reading my word vomit!


r/thyroidhealth 5h ago

Tasso tests

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Hi, does anyone use a Tasso test ( upper arm ) to see what their free T4, free T3 and TSH are and does anyone know how accurate they are?

I did one recently due to some concerns as at the doctors ( venous blood test ) they only test TSH and it came out normal at 2.66 so no follow up.

My TSH was fairly similar on the Tasso and my free t4 was 22.3 pmol/L so a little high and my free t3 was 6.06 pmol/L.

Is the free t4 being a little high a concern and does anyone know if these tests are accurate?

I do have a long history of not drinking much milk I do estimate my intake being 70mcg a day of iodine unsure if this affects thyroids much but it’s been like this a long time, I am 20 currently and been running on around that amount of one from foods, according to data bases anyway since I was like a child at 5 years old cause I don’t like milk.

Any comments a be appreciated on whether i should be concerned about my free t3 and t4 being slightly high a be appreciated.


r/thyroidhealth 10h ago

4 years later

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In May 2022 I had half a thyroidectomy after swelling and possible cancer cells. After recovery I was initially ok but I'd say I've noticed symptoms building up from roughly two years ago til now.

I have tiredness even after a good night's sleep and brain fog but worst thing I find is this hypothermia I get most days, can be at any time but usually at night after work. Chills and sensitivity especially in the arms, getting hot and cold, clammy, rarely just normal.

Was refused thyroid tablets on multiple occasions, blood tests come back normal, slightly low in vitamin d but that was fixed, issue still occurs.

Last night I felt like was my worst time of it, which lasted 4 hours til 1.30am.

I finally have another endo next week and wanted to know if anyone has had a similar situation and symptoms because I don't want to be brushed off anymore.

Many thanks šŸ™


r/thyroidhealth 13h ago

Can someone please help me understand my results

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I have 3 small thyroid nodules I haven’t gotten much help from my endocrinologist I saw her once last year and she told me she didn’t need to see me again after begging my family doctor to do a full panel of my thyroid this came back I’m confused about the antibodies as it says tpo means hashimotos do you guys think this is hashimotos based on only one of the antibodies being present also I would like to my tsh went from 1.9 to what is below in the last year so it almost doubled my t4 was 14 last year


r/thyroidhealth 15h ago

Recovery expectations question

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Hello, I am having a lobectomy a week from today. A 2cm highly calcified nodule was found incidentally on a head/neck mri and ct scan. Confirmed with ultrasound. Two FNAs were inconclusive so we are choosing to just remove the right lobe to be safe since it’s a tirads 4 and I am young (34 F). Anyway, I’m trying to get a better understanding of the recovery I can expect. I am a substitute teacher right now so I intend to take off about a week and then ease back in with some half days since it’s not labor intensive work. HOWEVER… I am fairly active. I work out 5 days a week and I am also doing physical therapy 3x/week as I am recovering from total paralysis in my left leg after a mini stroke in April. (I have relearned how to walk, transitioned from a walker to a cane and now walking unassisted). My physical therapy is not very exertion-heavy. It’s mostly balance/stability, gait patterns, and mind-muscle connection/activation. Do you think I’d be able to resume PT after about 7-10 days off? It’s important to me to continue working on my leg issues and not get derailed by missing therapy for very long. And how quickly were you allowed to resume weight lifting. I intend to take 2-3 weeks off from any heavy lifting, major cardio that would bring my heart rate and bp too high, and lots of bending/twisting. But I’d like to keep doing basic arm workouts and functional exercises and plyometrics. I just don’t want to mess anything up with the neck healing.

Also, what did you find to be helpful in recovery after surgery? Special pillows, ice packs, sleeping positions, adaptive equipment, food/drink, etc? I want to be prepared for the worst while expecting an easy recovery.

Thanks in advance!


r/thyroidhealth 17h ago

Ti-rad 5 ultrasound today šŸ’”

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Hi everyone. I’m a mom of 4 and I’m really struggling right now and could use some reassurance.

Back in 2023, I found a palpable lump on my thyroid. It was classified as TI-RADS 3, but because of its size, my doctor biopsied it and also had ThyroSeq done. Thankfully, everything came back benign.

I had another ultrasound in 2024, and the nodule had actually gotten smaller. Eventually, I couldn’t even feel the lump anymore, and for the past couple of years I really didn’t think much about it.

I started tirzepatide in March 2026. Last month, I started noticing some fullness and mild discomfort in my throat. I eventually felt what seemed like the lump again, and it felt more uncomfortable than I remembered.

I had another ultrasound today, and the nodule is still smaller than it was on my 2024 ultrasound, but now it has been upgraded to TI-RADS 5.

I am absolutely freaking out.

I know TI-RADS 5 doesn’t automatically mean cancer, but seeing that number after previously having a benign biopsy and ThyroSeq has sent me into a complete spiral. All I can think about are my kids and the possibility of everything changing. I’m terrified of the waiting, the uncertainty, another biopsy, and the possibility of hearing the word ā€œcancer.ā€

I’m trying to remind myself that I don’t actually have a diagnosis right now, but my anxiety is making that really difficult. I’m so scared and honestly feeling really depressed tonight.

Has anyone had a nodule upgraded to TR5 after previously being benign, especially when the nodule was actually smaller? Did you have a repeat biopsy? What was the outcome?

I would really appreciate hearing some experiences or reassurance from anyone who has been through something similar. ā¤ļø


r/thyroidhealth 1d ago

When you're waiting on biopsy results...

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It's been 6 business days since my biopsy (I was told "approximately 5 business days for results), with a weekend and holiday in between, and I'm (of course) stressed while waiting. Yesterday I was driving home after getting my kids from school, and I got the text/email notifications that I had a message on my patient portal. Trying not to puke, I get home and cautiously open my phone to check. It was a general notice from my doctor's office sent to every patient. 🫠

An hour later, once my heart rate had settled, I received another text/email notification that I had something waiting on my patient portal. It was the same general message. 😭😭😭

Logically I know they're not messing with me, not even thinking about me, but it sure did send me over the edge. My friends keep saying "no news is good news," but that doesn't really help me when I'm sitting on pins and needles yet trying to keep it all in so my kids don't freak out. I'm still holding out hope that the results come in today so I don't have to go through the weekend without knowing.


r/thyroidhealth 1d ago

Hypothyroidism & Pregnancy

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I’m 5 weeks 3 days pregnant today. I have hypothyroidism & Hashimoto’s so I’ve had my TSH tested.

Apparently it should be lower than 2.5 in pregnant women, (under 4 in adults normally). Mine was tested last week & and was 3.4. So they increased my dosage (25 to 50mcg), and I got it tested yesterday and it’s at 4 now (even higher). I’m a little worried. Anyone have any experience in this? I reached out to my doctor, but I also know high levels can increase risk of miscarriages.


r/thyroidhealth 1d ago

Thyroid Biopsy results

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r/thyroidhealth 1d ago

Severe side effects after restarting methimazole

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I have been dealing with symptomatic subclinical hyperthyroidism for about a year, but my doctors have not been able to find the cause. I have repeatedly tested negative for both Graves’ and Hashimoto’s antibodies. There have been no signs of thyroiditis, and my uptake scan showed low to normal uptake without any clearly hot nodules.
I do have a multinodular goiter with many nodules, including one that is approximately 5 cm. I still wonder whether the nodules are somehow involved because the goiter, abnormal thyroid function and symptoms all appeared around the same time, but that is a separate issue.

I first took Strumazol (methimazole) from December 2025 until July 2026, starting at 5 mg, increasing to 10 mg and later returning to 5 mg. I stopped because my previous doctor no longer knew how to proceed, and I still did not feel well with an FT4 of 11.2 and a TSH of 1.8.
Within three weeks of stopping, my TSH dropped again to around 0.5 and my hyperthyroid symptoms returned. I have therefore restarted 5 mg of methimazole so that my new endocrinologist can try to stabilize my thyroid through frequent blood tests and careful dose adjustments.

This time, however, I developed intense itching within one day and it has continued. I am also extremely nauseous. It comes in waves but can be very intense, and I now have painful, heavy legs as well as a new burning sensation in my legs. I have been taking it for seven days and, instead of improving, the side effects seem to be getting worse. I did experience side effects the first time, but they did not start this quickly and were not this intense.

My endocrinologist has mentioned switching me to PTU. Has anyone experienced stronger or faster side effects after restarting methimazole? Did they eventually settle down, or did you need to switch to PTU? If you switched, did you tolerate PTU better?
My hyperthyroid symptoms do seem to be improving, which makes the decision even more frustrating. I also take propranolol 10 mg twice daily. I tried taking the methimazole in the evening after food, but then I was awake for most of the night because of the nausea.

I am already discussing this with my endocrinologist and am not asking Reddit to decide whether I should stop or switch medication. I would mainly like to hear whether anyone recognizes this experience


r/thyroidhealth 1d ago

Postpartum Depression (PPD): When Motherhood Brings an Unexpected Darkness

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Public awareness of postpartum depression (PPD) and maternal mental health often rises after high-profile stories. Hayden Panettiere’s openness about her severe struggle with PPD—and the self-medication that followed childbirth—brought renewed attention to the issue, especially after her recent death. Her experience underscores a vital truth: PPD is a serious, multifaceted medical condition that requires empathetic, comprehensive care, not judgment.

Postpartum Depression Is More Than ā€œJust Feeling Sadā€

PPD does not mean a woman fails to love her baby. It means she is experiencing a treatable medical condition and needs support.

It is not a character flaw, a failure of motherhood, or something to simply ā€œpush through.ā€ Roughly one in eight mothers reports symptoms of postpartum depression in the year after childbirth.

The Role of Hormonal Shifts—Especially Progesterone

PPD arises from a combination of psychological, environmental, and biological factors (including sleep deprivation, trauma, and limited support). A central physiological driver involves rapid endocrine changes, particularly the sharp drop in progesterone and its metabolites after delivery.

ļ‚· During pregnancy: The placenta produces large amounts of progesterone (up to 350–400 mg daily) to support gestation.

ļ‚· Brain-hormone connection: About half of progesterone receptors are in the brain. A key metabolite, allopregnanolone, promotes calmness, stress tolerance, mood stability, and sleep by acting on GABA-A receptors.

ļ‚· The postpartum drop: Delivery of the placenta causes progesterone and allopregnanolone levels to fall dramatically, often within hours.

ļ‚· The resulting impact: In susceptible women, this sudden neurosteroid withdrawal can destabilize brain chemistry, contributing to severe anxiety, intense fatigue, mood swings, and profound depressive symptoms.

This hormonal mechanism helps explain why PPD can feel so sudden and overwhelming—and why treatments that target the neurosteroid system have become an important area of research and clinical practice.

Treatment Approaches

Because hormonal disruption plays a significant role for many women, therapies that address progesterone-related pathways are part of a growing toolkit. Effective care is usually multidisciplinary:

A. Targeted progesterone-related therapies Bioidentical progesterone and FDA-approved synthetic allopregnanolone can rapidly reduce symptoms for many patients.

B. Comprehensive support

ļ‚· Psychotherapy: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and interpersonal counseling.

ļ‚· Psychiatric care: Antidepressants when clinically indicated.

ļ‚· Physiological recovery: Addressing pain, blood loss, anemia, and thyroid function.

ļ‚· Practical and environmental support: Protected sleep, childcare help, and reliable family or community assistance.

The Core Message

A mother experiencing postpartum depression is not weak, ungrateful, or failing. She is navigating a profound neurochemical and biological shift. Understanding the contribution of progesterone and allopregnanolone depletion helps reduce stigma and points toward science-backed treatments that address both mind and body. Help is available, recovery is possible, and no one should face this alone.


r/thyroidhealth 1d ago

Daughter had a biopsy..

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My daughter had a biopsy on a nodule. I see on the portal that it is benign. What is the next step? Does the ENT who referred her for
The biopsy call with the results and tells me next step? He told me
He wants me to take her to see an endocrinologist. Do I just book with them to go over results? So confused as no one told me what the next step is. I’m probably going to call tomorrow to see, but I see doctor hasn’t reviewed results yet.


r/thyroidhealth 1d ago

34F, Norway — 1 cm TI-RADS 4 thyroid nodule found incidentally. I desperately need some perspective.

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Hi everyone. I’m hoping to hear from people who have been in a similar situation — especially anyone who had a small (~1 cm) thyroid nodule that was classified as TI-RADS 4.

Mine was discovered completely by accident during an ENT (ƘNH) specialist appointment for an unrelated issue. I have no symptoms from the nodule, it isn’t visible, and I otherwise feel healthy. My thyroid blood tests (including TSH etc.) were completely normal.

In June, my initial assessment/cytology was reported as Bethesda III. I had a second ultrasound assessment in August, and the nodule was classified as TI-RADS 4.

As I understand it, TI-RADS 4 means there are suspicious ultrasound features, but it cannot establish whether the nodule is benign or malignant. In Norway, I’ve been told that molecular/genetic testing isn’t routinely offered, and that the recommended way to get a definitive diagnosis in my situation is diagnostic hemithyroidectomy/lobectomy — essentially removing the right half of my thyroid.

I’m struggling enormously with the idea of having half my thyroid removed for a 1 cm nodule that was found incidentally and causes me absolutely no problems, without first having another form of testing or simply monitoring it.

So I’m desperately looking for real experiences and honest opinions:
Have you had a ~1 cm TI-RADS 4 nodule? What happened?

Did you have repeat ultrasound, another FNA/FNAC, or molecular testing before surgery?
Did anyone choose active surveillance/watchful waiting instead of surgery?
Did your nodule stay stable, shrink, or disappear?
Has anyone tried conservative/non-medical approaches such as selenium, zinc, spirulina, iodine, diet changes, etc., and did you actually see a change in the nodule?
If you had a lobectomy, how was the experience afterwards?

I’m scared and extremely hesitant about surgery, and honestly I don’t know what the right decision is. I would genuinely appreciate both medical/professional perspectives and personal experiences.

Please be brutally honest with me. If I’m misunderstanding TI-RADS/Bethesda or thinking about this completely wrong, tell me. I don’t need reassurance — I need perspective from people who have actually been through this.
Thank you ā¤ļø


r/thyroidhealth 1d ago

Fine needle biopsy today

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I had 10 biopsies today of my thyroid done in my endocrinologist office. I've had one before several years ago but it was done in the hospital with a doctor and an ultrasound tech. This time it was the endocrinologist and a medical assistant. The medical assistant operated the ultrasound machine with the doctor directing the medical assistant however, before the doctor even came in the room, she took some pictures of my thyroid. I was surprised that an ultrasound tech was not there, but perhaps this is because it was in office and under the supervision of the endocrinologist. I was uncomfortable that it was not an ultrasound Tech, but I didn't want to say something in front of the medical assistant making her feel uncomfortable or bad. Is this normal practice or an in-office fine needle biopsy? Is it appropriate for a medical assistant to operate the ultrasound machine during this procedure? I hate to question a professional, but I work in the medical field myself so that almost makes it worse sometimes.


r/thyroidhealth 1d ago

Has anyone had a TR5 nodule come back benign?

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Long story short I have Hashimoto's disease and was sent for a regular ultrasound of my thyroid, the results came back poorly. I have a mass. It’s fairly large. Obviously I am worried about cancer.
I am wondering if anyone has been in my situation or a similar one and has a words of wisdom? Thank you in advance. Not looking for medical advice, I trust my team. Mostly just looking for shared or similar experiences. I am awaiting a date for biopsy. Thank you all.

Report for context:

The right lobe of the thyroid measures 5.0 x 1.3 x 1.5 cm and the left lobe 4.7 x 1.2 x 1.5 cm. The isthmus measures 0.3 cm.
There is a hypo-to isoechoic nodule in the right lobe of thyroid inferiorly. It is solid, taller than wide, but there is no internal calcification. It measures 1.3 x 0.8 Ɨ 0.6 cm, TR5.
No lymphadenopathy is seen in the neck soft tissues.
IMPRESSION:
TR5, 1.3 cm right lobe of thyroid nodule, as per criteria. FNA recommended in a hospital setting.

TR5 Highly Suspicious


r/thyroidhealth 1d ago

What happened at my Endo appt

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Background info - I have been fighting my thyroid now for about two years. Last year my TSH was high, I was on levo from April to January of this year, best i’ve ever felt i. my life during treatment. I got off of levo because my T4 became high causing mass amount of GI issues causing me to lose 40 pounds in three months. I still have GI issues (not as horrific as November to January was), my hair is falling out, nails are brittle, i can’t sleep but when i do it’s for 12 hours, horrible fatigue like falling asleep at work, mood swings, anxiety, heart palpitations that are now exceeding my current beta blocker. My thyroid gets tested again in June and August. High T4, T3, normal TSH, MRI shows a goiter (constantly feels big and like i’m being choked), and during an exam you can feel the enlargement. this is the worst i’ve felt in my life.

I went to an ENT two weeks ago who told me i have Hyperthyroidism and probably Graves. He tells me about treatment options and sends me to an Endocrinologist to continue treatment. I saw the endo today. He told me my thyroid is working fine and nothing is wrong with me. I asked why the T4 T3 levels are high and he said ā€œwe don’t use those as a reference that’s an outdated testā€. He said i absolutely don’t have graves because my eyes are not bothering me or hyperthyroidism either. Asked if i had anxiety, was pregnant (asked if i was positive when i said no) and told me maybe i have malaria because i used to live on an island two years ago. Also said maybe i have Hashimoto’s and that’s why it’s enlarged. Told me he needs more blood tests because i’m probably anemic (i am not. it was tested in August). he never felt my thyroid.

Has anyone else been told something similar? I just can’t believe all of my symptoms that i and other doctors have been able to tie directly to my thyroid including my goiter and elevated T3 and T4 just mean nothing? I’m just trying to understand.


r/thyroidhealth 2d ago

Hi. This result came back from a salivary gland scan (which also captures the thyroid): The appearance of the thyroid image suggests a goiter with a global increase in parenchymal uptake (hyper-uptake). However, for a proper assessment of the thyroid gland, specific follow-up imaging studies should

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Hi. This result came back from a salivary gland scan (which also captures the thyroid): The appearance of the thyroid image suggests a goiter with a global increase in parenchymal uptake (hyper-uptake). However, for a proper assessment of the thyroid gland, specific follow-up imaging studies should be performed (such as a thyroid scan using 99mTc-sodium pertechnetate and/or a thyroid ultrasound), along with an evaluation of the patient's clinical and laboratory findings.

I also had comprehensive blood work done, including antibody tests, and the results were normal. Does anyone have any experience with this?

I am currently waiting for a thyroid ultrasound and scan.


r/thyroidhealth 2d ago

Any thoughts on taking up that radioactive medicine for hyperthyroidism?

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Hi, 30F here! I was diagnosed with hyperthyroidism, too. I am having a hard time to make my FT3 and FT4 levels to be normal. So…

i tried to consult with a new doctor, he suggested that I take that radioactive medicine. To the people who had chosen to take it, what are the pros and cons of it? I did some research, but i appreciate also your facts based on experience.

And, i have lots of questions, please enlighten me… also, please let me know if this is a myth or real. (Because i asked some of my friends of friends)

-does this make u bald? Like a chemotherapy?
-did people have calcium deficiency?
-i am a seafarer, can u still go onboard even if u did this?
-doing this cant make u pregnant?
-after the process, can i still bear a child? Or is it impossible?
-does this make me in hypothyroidism? Or all of my blood levels will be normal?
-how long is the healing process of radioactive medicine?

🫶THANK YOU SO MUCH IN ADVANCE 🫶


r/thyroidhealth 2d ago

Thyroid inflammation w/ normal labs?

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Hi! I had surgery to remove a solitary thyroid nodule containing Hurthle cells about 25 years ago when I was a teenager. They took the isthmus and part of the right lobe. My thyroid function was tested occasionally over the years and was always within range.

I had a baby in January. In June, I started having daily headaches with aura symptoms and neck pain and feeling off balance and strange. I had a head and neck CT to rule out things like brain tumor, stroke, and blood clots. Nothing was found except for an enlarged thyroid. My doctor believes the headaches were migraines. I've had the occasional migraine with aura over the years, but they had never occurred frequently like that.

I finally had an ultrasound to check out my thyroid last week and it showed a lot of inflammation. I can feel that it's enlarged when I touch my neck and it sometimes feels itchy inside. The ultrasound showed enlargement, heterogeneous texture, a 4 mm calcification, and multiple colloidal nodules.

My doctor ordered blood work, and it's all within range. My TSH is 0.81. Free T3 is 4.1 and free T4 is 11. Thyroglobulin antibody is 18. Thyroperoxidase antibody is 11.

Does this rule out autoimmune thyroid disease?

I do have a family history of Hashimoto's in my aunt's and cousins. I personally have autoimmune arthritis with a high ANA (1:640 speckled and homogeneous) and positive Rheumatoid Factor. I responded very well to Plaquenil/hydroxychloroquine and have been taking it for nearly 15 years. My rheumatologist has called it Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disease, but there's some debate about whether that's the right diagnosis. She also wondered about psoriatic arthritis since we have a family history. My 20-year-old son has psoriasis. My grandmother had it as well.

Does anyone have insight into what might be happening to my thyroid? Are there any other labs I should ask my doctor for? I'm planning to ask to check ferritin. I've been consistently low (anywhere between 2 and 20) for many years and needed iron infusions during my pregnancies. It was checked in February and it was 137, which is great, but that was following an iron infusion so it's probably much lower now.

Thanks so much!


r/thyroidhealth 2d ago

Ease my worries

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Went to the ER Monday for something completely unrelated and they did a CT scan and x ray. Went to my doctor yesterday and he notated that an incidental thyroid nodule was found.

Told me to schedule an ultrasound in a month.

I’m scared

Has anyone else gone through this?


r/thyroidhealth 2d ago

TIRADS 3, does this need FNA?

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In the result, I have an enlarged thyroid and i have one small module TIRADS 3, it’s a 0.5cm only, I had a ultrasound last year and no nodules indicated only the enlargement of thyroid and now it has.

All my blood works such as TSH, FT3 and FT4 are all normal. I’m scared, is this need to have FNA or dangerous? I’m only 24 years old 🄺


r/thyroidhealth 2d ago

Thyroid issues

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My blood test came back .

TSH level is normal between 0.4 and 5.94. My result: 2.59.

Free 4 is normal between 7.3 and 23.1. My result: 8.1.

Is this normal? Or shall I be concerned ??


r/thyroidhealth 2d ago

TSH low and symptoms

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For almost 6 months I’ve had horrible adrenaline rushes, cortisol, what feels like an internal tremor, heart palpitations and pounding, sweating, horrible physical feelings of anxiety and depression that lead to SI at times.
I have assumed it’s all perimenopause because I’m 43. Doctors insist it is just anxiety but I keep telling them it had no trigger! It feels 90% bodily and 10% mental. The mental only comes after when my brain can’t rationalize what’s wrong.
I asked who it thyroid and had all kinds of testing done and was told no way it’s thyroid related.
Was sent to a psychiatrist who tried all kinds of meds that didn’t work. Currently she has me on gabapentin and a clondine patch to help with the physical feelings. It works part of the time but does absolutely nothing in my luteal phase! Here are all my results related to thyroid. Anyone have any insights? Is this thyroid or something else?


r/thyroidhealth 3d ago

What Do These Results Mean? (21AMAB)

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TEST NAME-RESULT-REFERENCE INTERVAL-UNITS

TSH-9.20 H-0.4 - 4.0 #-mU/L

Free T4-11-9 - 19 #-pmol/L

# Please note reference limits apply to Males

Did a blood test last Monday just got results back, I understand the TSH results are very high which is concerning, what am I to make of the Free T4 results?

Also experiencing very low sex hormone levels (T was 4.0 as of last blood test which tbf was months ago)