i have a swollen lymph node on my thyroid and had gotten a ultra sound done on it id say a month and a half ago the doctor said it looks good and not cancerous but she was going to send me to a ear nose and throat specialist just to be sure. well they soonest they could get me in is the end of july so i said ok thinking she say the ultra sound pics if it looked bad i would get in sooner, latly i have been feeling so tired almost unbearable its hard to get out of bed and all day long i'm pooped. i was wondering if it could be because of my thyroid and if i should try to get in sooner, or maybe its just the heat....what do you think
2007-06-14 05:10:22 · 8 answers · asked by lovely 3 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
i do work out, its just made it worse
2007-06-14 05:20:37 · update #1
i had the blood test i'd say....3 months ago and she said everything looked good
2007-06-14 05:29:02 · update #2
you can feel the lump in my neck, its stayed the same size and his been there for 6 months
2007-06-14 05:43:18 · update #3
See, if ur appetite isn't drastically off the mark (increased or decreased), and if ur weight hasn't changed a lot, u r not suffering from any thyroid ailment.
Symptoms of hyperthyroidism (excessive thyroid hormone levels) are:
1. increased hunger
2. loss of weight
3. anxiety
4. tremors (involuntary shaking of the fingers)
5. tiredness
6. raised body temperature/feeling hot and sweaty
7. palpitations (awareness of ur own heart beats)
8. menstrual irregularities
The symptoms of hypothyroidism r opposite (including lethargy/tiredness).
Do u suffer from the above (or the opposite) things? If not, then ur tiredness is unrelated to ur neck swelling.
Did u get a chest X-ray done?
Likewise get an abdominal and pelvic sonography done.
Tiredness can be very commonly due because of anemia, or mental depression, too.
Don't skip ur breakfast (don't eat too sweet things in the morning; they can make u feel tired/drowsy later), and sleep well.
Bye. TC.
2007-06-14 08:13:45 · answer #1 · answered by Ketan P 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Technically, there isn't a lymph node ON yr thyroid gland. It should be beside. And is this swelling persistent? or does it come and goes?
I'm wondering why your doctor only sent you to the ear-nose-throat (ENT) dept for a review.
If there's any growth on your thyroid gland, you should also consult an endocrinologist (the fella who studies hormones and it's effects on the body) to further look into your condition. They'll need to collect some blood samples to see if the level of your thyroid hormones are ok.
Your tiredness may be due to hypothyroidism (low levels of thyroid hormones) or other underlying conditions. Have you had any blood components checked during your checkup?
Any history of anemia or recent dips in appetite?
Asking questions online is good.
Searching for anwsers from reputable sources is better.
Consulting a licenced practitioner regarding your condition (and notifying all signs and symptoms) is best.
Good luck and i wish you good health =)
2007-06-14 05:29:20 · answer #2 · answered by cheryl l 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have the same problem...Its a sist(spell check) on the thyroid gland ..Im on L-thyroxine now and feel much better granted there are some minor side effects from it but...Im not tired 24/7 anymore and the swelling on my thyroid is gone too..anyways hope that helps and good luck with everything.P.S this may not be whats wrong with you but its an avenue to look down when searching for relief.Take care
2007-06-14 05:58:18 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm sure it is your thyroid that is making you so tired. When I had a thyroid problem I was sleeping 20 hours a day! You do need to back to your doctor to report your symptoms. Your doctor should've taken a blood test to check your thyroid hormones. Maybe the doc will test it this time. Anyway, you do need to go back to your doctor right away.
2007-06-14 05:28:16 · answer #4 · answered by Andee 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call the Doctors tell them that it's interfering with your daily life and how bad you feel. They'll probably get you in sooner since between the time they took the ultra sound and now...Pretty much anything can happen. If it is just the heat then they'll still help you with it anyways and you'll be able to get your days back on track.
2007-06-14 05:18:49 · answer #5 · answered by ♪♫ Sara ♪♫♪ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Thyroid is most likely the problem. Could also be anemia - get a blood test for that.
2007-06-14 05:20:25 · answer #6 · answered by Violet Pearl 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call the doctor's office and tell them how you are feeling. Sometimes they can get you an earlier appointment.
2007-06-14 05:15:04 · answer #7 · answered by Peggy L 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you need to eat more iodine in your diet
Get Iodinized Salt instead of regular and try to research what foods have Iodine or even pills that have it
Also if you work out your energy will be alot better
2007-06-14 05:19:21 · answer #8 · answered by z8rr8 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋