Homemaker Posted September 29, 2011 Share Posted September 29, 2011 I had my annual this morning and when he was feeling my thyroid he said it felt enlarged so he wants to do a sono. I am trying not to freak out over possibilites of what is wrong with me. Anyone have one before?!??!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Jen* Posted September 29, 2011 Share Posted September 29, 2011 I did when I was a teenager. Ended up being nothing and I just have a larger than normal thyroid. I do have borderline low thyroid levels so I get them checked often but my thyroid has never gotten larger and I have never needed meds to up my levels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pianoplayer Posted September 29, 2011 Share Posted September 29, 2011 I've had several thyroid sonograms because of a benign nodule. They'll have you put on a gown and lie down with a pillow under your shoulders/upper back to make your neck a little more accessible. This is not painful, but the position can be a little uncomfortable for your back. After they put the slimy goop on your neck, they will slowly rub over your neck with their instrument. It's totally painless. When they're done, they will wipe off your neck and have you get dressed. Typically the radiologist has come in and checked the technician's findings and given me a verbal report right then. :grouphug: Hope yours goes well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiguirre Posted September 29, 2011 Share Posted September 29, 2011 Sure, every year. It's a bit uncomfortable to lie in the correct position and have someone run the U/S equipment over your neck, but much less annoying than a dental cleaning, for example. Don't get too worried. It's much more likely to be a goiter than something serious. If you do have a goiter, you'll have to go to an endocrinologist twice a year and get an annual u/s. I don't have any trouble with my thyroid levels and I'm not on any meds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sugarfoot Posted September 29, 2011 Share Posted September 29, 2011 I had my annual this morning and when he was feeling my thyroid he said it felt enlarged so he wants to do a sono. I am trying not to freak out over possibilites of what is wrong with me. Anyone have one before?!??!! I had this exact scenario a few years ago. It turned out to be a goiter due to my Hashimoto's. Try not to worry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommymilkies Posted September 29, 2011 Share Posted September 29, 2011 I have. They are no big deal. Slightly uncomfortable, though. Have you had your blood tested yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather in AL Posted September 29, 2011 Share Posted September 29, 2011 Yep. I agree with everyone else... it's not a big deal. The tilting my head back was odd, but it wasn't in any way bad. I enjoyed watching the monitor while the sonogram was being performed. :001_smile: I didn't even have to change my shirt, as I wore a very loose collar. The tech just tucked the paper/tissue stuff around my shirt collar to protect it from any wayward goo. In my case, several nodules were found and I did need biopsies on them. The biopsy made me nervous, but even that was not a big deal. The worst thing about the entire issue was the 'waiting'. Really. I'm telling you this because I'm a big sissy when it comes to dealing with any heath issues from the neck up and it was honestly not a big deal. In my research, I read that a *huge* percentage of the population has nodules on their thyroid and the vast majority are no cause for alarm. I know it's easier said than done, but try not to worry. :grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeslieAnneLevine Posted September 29, 2011 Share Posted September 29, 2011 I've had a few because of a goiter, which the thyroid medication I take helped to shrink. My sister had one for a nodule. I wish you a good appt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamakim Posted September 29, 2011 Share Posted September 29, 2011 Agreeing with the others. It's not nearly as uncomfortable as, say, a pelvic exam or a routine teeth cleaning. And . . . if it helps your freak-out levels . . . even if it is something, it's very, very, very likely to be a treatable something. Linda (who was diagnosed with and treated for thyroid cancer four years ago and feels great). Right - I was going to make this same point. Worst case scenario (and the odds are very low, when you look them up) is still one of the most treatable cancers with the best survival statistics. I get yearly needle biopsies and I won't lie, those hurt even with anesthesia, but I was told for most people they don't hurt - just the position of my particular thyroid nodules. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lizzie in Ma Posted September 29, 2011 Share Posted September 29, 2011 Yes, I get them annually. No big. I have Hashimoto's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JumpedIntoTheDeepEndFirst Posted September 29, 2011 Share Posted September 29, 2011 A sonogram is problem. Just some pressure on your neck. I hope all the results are good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homemaker Posted September 29, 2011 Author Share Posted September 29, 2011 Thanks everyone for replies. I had it done and the radiologist said everything looked good, just had two nodules that are going away on their own; said there is no further action needed. Whew! I hate how I can immediately go to the worst senario! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veritaserum Posted September 29, 2011 Share Posted September 29, 2011 I had one. It was no big deal. They were just checking to make sure the enlargement was not due to nodules or tumors. Bloodwork revealed a combo of Hashimoto's and Graves'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ria Posted September 29, 2011 Share Posted September 29, 2011 Yeah, last year. Not only a sono, but had to drink the radioactive dye, etc. No issues. I wouldn't worry about it. At all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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