thyroid nodule

[nancy016]

I have a thyroid nodule for  5 years already. I'm 21 years old ,female. I have consulted a thyroid specialist regarding my condition and she gave a prescription of Levothyroxine 100 mg. When I took it for the first time, I noticed that the size of the nodule shrinked.However, i stopped taking the medication for a year already because I can't feel any improvement on the size of my nodule. When I underwent an ultrasound, it revealed a HYPOECHOIC nodule on the upper pole of my right lobe.

I'd like to ask if there's a good chance that my thyroid nodule will be cured by a specific medication?..,Do i need to undergo surgery if the nodule will not be cured by medication alone? I hope you could address my concern . It will help me a lot..thanks

[nancy016]

hello there..thanks for leaving a reply...well the only time I knew that my nodule was hypo when I underwent an ultrasound..,Yes,, I can't help from worrying because it's been 5 years since I had this nodule..,and it seems I can't get away with it despite of our modern choices..,I'm planning to re-consult next month and maybe undergo a biopsy and from there I'll do my necessary actions.

[armywife92]

They would only recommend surgery if the nodule was ''suspicious'' or if you had trouble swallowing. Most nodules don't shrink from meds, and that's actually an outdated misconception. Some nodules will shrink and dissapear on their own, mine have BTDT. Theer are some theories that there are certain foods(diet) that can cause it to get bigger and vice versa. Nodules are very very common, as much as 50% of the population have them, so there really isn't anything you need curing from, unless the nodule is cancer.


I hope you were already hypo when she gave you the levo?