Thyroid Biopsy

December 29th, 2006

 About a month ago my Dr found a 2cm cyst on my right thyroid. I had blood work done and an ultrasound. The ultrasound said the cyst was hydrogenous which means two different textures. So the radiologist recommended a biopsy. Btw, my blood work was normal.

 I went to see a thyroid specialist yesterday. So she could decide if she wanted a biopsy. I had 4 Dr's examine my thyriod. I felt like a freak show, Haha! Anywho, Since it was after the holidays and she didn't have another appt for a while she decided to do the biopsy right then. I was like, OK. Just wanted to get it over with. I hate needles as it is and this was NOT going to be easy for me.

So they don't numb you or anything. She went in 5 times with a needle and moved it back and forth when the needle is in my thyroid. I guess it helps suck out the cells. But OMG after the first needle entry I was in tears! My entire right side of my neck started to ache soooooo bad! So I fought back the tears and did my best to relax. But after each time the Dr went in with the needle the nurse has to apply pressure so I didn't get a blood clot. That hurt soooo bad I wanted to hit her hand off my neck. OUCH!!

So now I have to once again play the waiting game. 2 weeks to find out if I have thyroid cancer. Oh yippy!

Still very sore.....