Sara, I am very familiar with thyroid problems. I have Hashimoto's Disease, where the body produces either one or two antibodies which destroy the thyroid. I had the 2 antibody kind-it is an autoimmune disease. I am on a huge dose of thyroid meds and will take them for the rest of my life.

My husband had problems thyroid nodules about 4 years ago. The endocrinologist that I go to, told my hubby to have his thyroid removed. We went for a second opinion to the Cleveland Clinic, and they did a fine needle biopsy, and it was not cancer. Be sure that before your daughter has anyone tell her that she needs to have it taken out, you rule out cancer or no cancer. If she doesn't have thyroid cancer, she is better of with her thyroid.

Hope this helps, and keep us updated. Thryoid problems can really wreck havoc with one's health, as it is the gland which produces hormones which run every single cell in your body.

Good to hear this, and prayers for you and your daughter.

Hopeful for good news! Thank you for the update.

Sara-Ann, thanks for the update and my prayers are with you and your family.

I hope that they are able to figure out the cause and a solution for your daughter quickly! Thank you for the update. Best wishes to her and her family.

Thanks for the update. Best wishes for her and your whole family.

Sounds promising Sara At least you know the direction to get her all better!!!

Thanks for update! Prayers!

Will keep your daughter in my prayers. I also have an autoimmune disease & know how challenging everyday tasks can be. Keep the faith & I hope you can find comfort knowing that only the strongest souls are put up to challenges ;)

Best,

Nicole

Sara-Ann ,

I wish her the best and hope you're OK too.

Wishing your daughter all the best, Sara-Ann. Thanks for letting us know how she is doing and please keep us updated on her recovery.

Thank you so much everyone for your kind and thoughtful concern, and the prayers, I will continue to give updates.

Well, heck. I'm sorry they found some evidence of something going on, but glad the doctor isn't too worried. And finding something out is the first step to treating it.
Prayers for a correct diagnosis, a speedy treatment & a complete recovery.
Best wishes to you all.

Best wishes for you and your family. That she is in good spirits shows her strength to get through all of this.

Best wishes for your daughter, and to everyone in the family. Hopefully it will indeed turn out to be something manageable, and you will all be able to cope with what it takes to get to that point.

Thanks for letting us know what's happening, Sara. I'll continue to keep you all in my thoughts and prayers.

I'm so glad there's at least been a diagnosis; that must be a relief. I also had thyroid nodules and my endocrinologist said that 95% of the time they are benign, which mine turned out to be. Unfortunately the biopsy caused bleeding (very rare) and for about two weeks my throat was really sore. On the slim chance that it might be cancer, it's one of the most treatable ones of all, and very rarely has long-term consequences. Statistically it should be benign, but seeing the endocrinologist will give you peace of mind and hopefully the proper medications to make her completely well. Please keep us posted on any new developments.

Best of luck. I hope that your daughter has a positive outcome and is back to being herself very soon.

That's at least good news to know what it is, so that you can start to manage it. You've gotten some great feedback from other folks dealing with thyroid issues, so that's encouragement that it can be managed. Sympathies on the need to do so, but information is always better than the unknown.
We'll keep you both in our prayers.

Cynthia