Waiting for test results was so stressful for me. I had self diagnosed myself with hypothyroidism but I thought to myself, what if it is something else, something more serious. I convinced myself that I should just wait and that there is no reason to worry.
I went to my appointment and the doctor explained the results to me. First he explained the blood work. Mainly, the results meant that according to the blood analysis, my thyroid is not producing enough thyroid hormone. That can cause a low functioning thyroid which for me, included a slow metabolism. My thyroid was in a hypothyroid state but that really was not the diagnosis.
The ultrasound results found that my thyroid was enlarged, hence a goiter. It also had several small nodules. I didn't like the sound of that but It would seem obvious since my thyroid was protruding slightly out of my neck.
I couldn't wait to hear the results from the FNA because I thought for sure there would be a definitive answer to my situation especially since I had to do the test twice.
Well, are you ready to hear the unbelievable results? The results came back inconclusive! I said, "Inconclusive? What exactly are you saying?" The doctor said that he had no answer whether my thyroid had become cancerous or not. He mentioned that since I had 2 tests done and they were both inconclusive, that it would be best to consider having surgery to remove the thyroid.
I could not believe it. I might have cancer in my thyroid? I just listened to the doctors words and let it all soak in. I said I would consider all that he has told me.
He then prescribed a thyroid medication that could help me stay out of a hypothyroid state. We also scheduled another doctor visit.
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