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Nodule In Throat (Update)

NickNack — Wed, 27 Jan 2016 19:29:47 GMT

During my annual exam last Monday my doctor felt a nodule in my throat. I've already had my thyroid removed, so it's a throat nodule, not thyroid. I'm going to have an ultrasound on Tuesday to check it out. I finally Googled this a couple of days ago and found out that most throat nodules are benign. However, if you are over 50 or have hoarseness in your voice chances of it being malignant are greater. I'm 59 and have had hoarseness for about a year. I did have my hoarseness checked out by an ENT doctor about a year ago when it started, and he didn't see anything. I don't remember what it was called, but he put a camera into my throat through my nose and looked around.

I just wondered if anyone else has had a nodule in their throat and what it ended up being. I really don't think it's malignant, but I started getting a little anxious after reading about it.

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hoosieroriginal — Sun, 17 Jan 2016 19:55:42 GMT

It's easy to self diagnose - don't do that - think really positive about it. Let us know how your visit goes Tuesday - thinking good thoughts for you!

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kjae — Sun, 17 Jan 2016 19:59:42 GMT

Wishing you the best. It is frightening when you hear things and then have to wait until tests are taken for better information. I had a nodule on my throat 30 years ago. It was thyroid and have been on meds ever since. The ultrasound will be more helpful for your peace of mind. Had one just last month (never had the other doctors done one over the 30 years-to my new endocrinolosist's surprise) and it showed several different places where there are small "things" showing up. Will redo ultrsound focusing more on the "things". So I empathize with your worry. Hope all turns out on the good side for you.

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Ms X — Sun, 17 Jan 2016 20:06:56 GMT

Don't borrow trouble! Best of luck to you!

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fortune — Sun, 17 Jan 2016 20:14:49 GMT

@Nicknack wrote:
During my annual exam last Monday my doctor felt a nodule in my throat. I've already had my thyroid removed, so it's a throat nodule, not thyroid. I'm going to have an ultrasound on Tuesday to check it out. I finally Googled this a couple of days ago and found out that most throat nodules are benign. However, if you are over 50 or have hoarseness in your voice chances of it being malignant are greater. I'm 59 and have had hoarseness for about a year. I did have my hoarseness checked out by an ENT doctor about a year ago when it started, and he didn't see anything. I don't remember what it was called, but he put a camera into my throat through my nose and looked around.

I just wondered if anyone else has had a nodule in their throat and what it ended up being. I really don't think it's malignant, but I started getting a little anxious after reading about it.

If an ENT looked at your throat about a year ago and didn't see anything, it's probably recent and benign. I'm glad you're able to have it looked at right away so you won't have to worry for weeks! Let us know! Best of luck and HUGS to you!!!

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Campion — Sun, 17 Jan 2016 20:14:52 GMT

Yes, I had one (soft palate, not throat.) I had it cauterized off--it was a wart (human papiloma virus.) My surgeon said they don't become cancerous but I don't know where he went to school but where I went and took virology among other courses, yes, they can and do. So I had it biopsied and taken off. Benign and before trouble starts.

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NickNack — Sun, 17 Jan 2016 20:42:29 GMT

@hoosieroriginal wrote:
It's easy to self diagnose - don't do that - think really positive about it. Let us know how your visit goes Tuesday - thinking good thoughts for you!

Thank you @hoosieroriginal. I know I shouldn't have looked it up. I waited several days before I did, and then I couldn't help myself.

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NickNack — Sun, 17 Jan 2016 20:43:25 GMT

@kjae wrote:
Wishing you the best. It is frightening when you hear things and then have to wait until tests are taken for better information. I had a nodule on my throat 30 years ago. It was thyroid and have been on meds ever since. The ultrasound will be more helpful for your peace of mind. Had one just last month (never had the other doctors done one over the 30 years-to my new endocrinolosist's surprise) and it showed several different places where there are small "things" showing up. Will redo ultrsound focusing more on the "things". So I empathize with your worry. Hope all turns out on the good side for you.

Thank you @kjae. I hope all turns out well for you, too.

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NickNack — Sun, 17 Jan 2016 20:44:54 GMT

@fortune wrote:
@Nicknack wrote:
During my annual exam last Monday my doctor felt a nodule in my throat. I've already had my thyroid removed, so it's a throat nodule, not thyroid. I'm going to have an ultrasound on Tuesday to check it out. I finally Googled this a couple of days ago and found out that most throat nodules are benign. However, if you are over 50 or have hoarseness in your voice chances of it being malignant are greater. I'm 59 and have had hoarseness for about a year. I did have my hoarseness checked out by an ENT doctor about a year ago when it started, and he didn't see anything. I don't remember what it was called, but he put a camera into my throat through my nose and looked around.

I just wondered if anyone else has had a nodule in their throat and what it ended up being. I really don't think it's malignant, but I started getting a little anxious after reading about it.

If an ENT looked at your throat about a year ago and didn't see anything, it's probably recent and benign. I'm glad you're able to have it looked at right away so you won't have to worry for weeks! Let us know! Best of luck and HUGS to you!!!

Thank you @fortune. I think it's probably benign, too. I wish I hadn't Googled it.

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NickNack — Sun, 17 Jan 2016 20:46:23 GMT

@Campion wrote:
Yes, I had one (soft palate, not throat.) I had it cauterized off--it was a wart (human papiloma virus.) My surgeon said they don't become cancerous but I don't know where he went to school but where I went and took virology among other courses, yes, they can and do. So I had it biopsied and taken off. Benign and before trouble starts.

@Campion I'm glad yours was benign. I think mine will be, too, but am just a little anxious.

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hoosieroriginal — Sun, 17 Jan 2016 21:25:16 GMT

@Nicknack wrote:
@hoosieroriginal wrote:
It's easy to self diagnose - don't do that - think really positive about it. Let us know how your visit goes Tuesday - thinking good thoughts for you!

Thank you @hoosieroriginal. I know I shouldn't have looked it up. I waited several days before I did, and then I couldn't help myself.

@NickNack - I think reading these things without really knowing can send our minds reeling - let the doctor do his/her job - I know I get scared about medical things going on only to find out there is nothing to worry about. Good luck - update us Tuesday.

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Reba055 — Mon, 18 Jan 2016 00:00:10 GMT

I had thyroid nodules that were monitored and weren't going anywhere. I had just decided that they weren't anything and kept praying. One day, after my follow up ultrasound they were just gone! Gone! My endo was flabbergasted and asked me if I really understood what that meant. I got the impression from our conversation that day, that he was ready to do surgery and didn't like the way things were headed. I've had two follow ups. Still nothing there:-)

Positive thinking and and prayer is amazing!

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NickNack — Mon, 18 Jan 2016 00:04:01 GMT

That's amazing @Reba055. I've never heard of thyroid nodules going away on their own.

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CoastalGal — Mon, 18 Jan 2016 01:36:49 GMT

Can you feel the nodule when you swallow? like when a vitamin doesnt go down all the way? or did the doctor just randomly find it?

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Lacey1 — Mon, 18 Jan 2016 01:56:29 GMT

Hoping all goes well. I had a complete thyroidectomy about 9 years ago. A few months ago, my PCP palpated my neck and felt something. He thinks it may just be scar tissue, but will check in again, next visit.

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NickNack — Mon, 18 Jan 2016 02:11:36 GMT

@CoastalGal wrote:
Can you feel the nodule when you swallow? like when a vitamin doesnt go down all the way? or did the doctor just randomly find it?

@CoastalGal The doctor just randomly found it. I can't feel it.

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NickNack — Mon, 18 Jan 2016 02:12:25 GMT

@Lacey1 wrote:
Hoping all goes well. I had a complete thyroidectomy about 9 years ago. A few months ago, my PCP palpated my neck and felt something. He thinks it may just be scar tissue, but will check in again, next visit.

@Lacey1 I hope yours turns out to be nothing.

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Campion — Tue, 19 Jan 2016 12:04:15 GMT

You can't let yourself worry about it. You just have to have it treated and then watched by your dentist or doctor. I pointed out my nodule to my dentist--for quite a white I could feel a little rough patch on my palate and thought it was a burn scar but then it got a bit larger so I had him examine it. In a few weeks, it was OFF at the oral surgeon's. Very easy, too. I don't remember any pain or discomfort during the quick procedure.

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NickNack — Tue, 19 Jan 2016 13:01:11 GMT

Thank you @Campion. My ultrasound is today. I'm hoping that the person who does it will tell me it's just a cyst. I know they're not supposed to say anything though. My doctor usually gets back with me quickly. I'm trying not to worry. I'm actually not as worried as I was when I first posted this.

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violann — Tue, 19 Jan 2016 13:17:10 GMT

Thinking of you NickNack and sending a prayer that all will be well!

I had RAI several years ago, but my thyroid nodules remain, sometimes slightly larger, sometimes slightly smaller.

I think some of us are more prone to lumpiness than others. I am