Graves disease nodules

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Avatar f tn Have you been tested for thyroid antibodies to make sure you do, in fact, have Graves disease and are not simply in a hyper phase of Hashimoto's? Both Graves and Hashimoto's are autoimmune. While Graves is always connected with hyperthyroidism, Hashimoto's is most often connected with hypothyroidism, however it's not uncommon for one to have periods of hyperthyroidism in the beginning stages. You should ask for thyroid antibody tests.
514523 tn?1215832667 Was wondering how bad are the side effects from the meds and does RAI give you cancer late if you do have nodules? I thought i had hot nodules but it turned out to be graves and is it hereditary?
Avatar n tn I'm so sorry you are going through this. I have graves & thyroid eye disease too. I wouldn't wish it on my worst enemy. If you have active thyroid eye disease, please, do not have any more RAI, it will worsen you eyes. You have a complicated case due to Graves & toxic nodules. The Graves may be treated with the RAI but the toxic nodules can still be excreting thyroid hormone keeping you hyper.! Are you seeing an endocrinologist or a thyroid specialist?
1039061 tn?1257878294 Hi everyone! I posted a question about a month ago, asking for some advice with the problems I was/am having with my thyroid. When I posted the question, one person who responded said I should post my labs and the results with the guidelines that were used. So I am going to post them because I still need help. So here are the tests that I have had done: ( I am typing them just how they appear on the copies that I have) Lab: Anti Thyroglobulin Antibodies 250h IU/mL 0 - 34 Lab: Total T4 6.
110220 tn?1309306861 I was diagnosed with Graves disease and I have read everything regard the disease and what I find most fearful is the eye issues that can result with Graves Disease. many articles indicate only 30% of people with Graves disease have issues with their eyes. Is this correct? I am seeing an eye doctor in a couple of weeks? I do feel grit in one of my eyes from time to time. This is pretty nerve racking.
Avatar m tn Many of us have nodules on our thyroid and most of them need no treatment, unless they cause some sort of issue or are cancerous, which is quite rare. Nodules are quite common with autoimmune thyroid disease, such as Hashimoto's and/or Graves Disease. Do you know if you have either of these? Hashimoto's is most often associate with hypothyroidism (low thyroid levels), but can be characterized by periods of hyperthyroidism, as well.
14471876 tn?1434691155 Chances are, you won't notice anything from the nodules, in your daily life. Many of us have nodules on our thyroid and they cause no problems at all. Have you been tested for thyroid antibodies to determine if you have Hashimoto's or Graves Disease? Both are autoimmune thyroid diseases and nodules are very common with both.
Avatar n tn Has your doctor told you, you have Graves Disease? Yes, your TSH is extremely low and your FT4 is extremely high, indicating that you are hyper, but your antibody tests indicate Hashimoto's. TSI is the definitive test for Graves Disease and I don't see that listed. Have you been put on antithyroid med?
Avatar n tn I think the standard answer is, no way to know if nodules are cancer except by an FNA biopsy, or by pathology after removal. That's what I read from the AACE position paper on thyroid nodules. I suspect 'circumcised nodule' and 'cystic changes' argue against, but aren't definitive, leaving you with the typical 90-95% chance your nodules are benign. 'Thyroid measurement's: Left 1.4 x 1.4 x 1.1 Right 5 x 2.2 x 2.2.
1494095 tn?1288784877 You should have zero antibodies. Since your nodules have been ruled out the only other cause is graves. I have graves, and am doing just fine. It's not as scarey as it sounds.
Avatar f tn Sure enough, it came back positive at 153%. Endo confirmed it was Euthyroid Graves Disease. I made an appt with an opthamologist who said I have no evidence of any eye disease at this time. I should also mention I was dx with insulin resistance a month ago. My questions are :1. Isn't it unusual to have neg TPO and TG in Graves? 2. Should I be worried that the lymph node present did not have well defined hilum-- how like is this cancer? 3.
Avatar f tn s is, typically, associated with hypothyroidism, as described above, Graves Disease is always associated with hyperthyroidism. Graves Disease does not swing back and forth between hyper and hypo, as you're doing... If you haven't had the antibody tests, you certainly need them in order to determine what's going on. In order to diagnose Hashimoto's, your need to have Thyroid Peroxidase Antibodies (TPOab) and Thyroglobulin Antibodies (TgAb) tested.
Avatar n tn Yes, TT stands for total thyroidectomy...surgical removal of the entire thyroid gland. Do you know whay you have nodules? Do you have Hashimoto's thyroiditis or Graves' disease. Depending on the cause of the nodules, iodine supplements can make the condition worse. Were you advised by your doctor to take this? Are you taking any thyroid meds?
Avatar f tn Similarly, sarcoidosis of the thyroid gland may develop in response to an established thyroid disorder including Gravesdisease, nodular goiter, and thyroid cancer. Patients with Gravesdisease may also have concomitant conditions of sarcoidosis affecting the lungs. Patients with systemic sarcoidosis may also develop sarcoid lesions in various organs including the thyroid gland.
Avatar n tn I believe the statistic is less than 50% of those who have Graves thyroid disease develop any symptoms of Graves Eye Disease. Each is caused by different sets of antibodies. Some people get eye disease without ever having thyroid problems. And, of those with Graves/thyroid who do develop eye disease, only about 5% of those ever develop serious enough eye problems (bulging, eyelid retraction, double vision, optic nerve issues) to warrant surgery.
Avatar f tn An autoimmune thyroid disease is one, in which, for some reason, the body sees the thyroid gland as "foreign", so produces antibodies to destroy it. Graves Disease and Hashimoto's Thyroiditis are the 2 autoimmunes that attack the thyroid. Graves Disease is most often linked to hyperthyroidism, while Hashimoto's is usually linked to hypothyroidism; however --- some with Hashimoto's can be hyperthyroid before becoming hypothyroid.
Avatar f tn Even if you have 5% TSI, you have graves. The reference range is to track where you are at in the disease. Unfortunately for me, I had this test run two yrs ago(mine was 99) and it wasn't until recently that I went over old labs and found out that I do indeed have graves. It's nice finding stuff out by accident huh? I save all my lab paperwork now, as a result! I would request for the lab work or have the nurse tell you over the phone what it was, just to be sure.
Avatar n tn I can't tell you if this will cure your A-fib, but I can tell you that heart arrhythmias can be caused by hyperthyroidism. Are the nodules the cause of your hyper or a symptom of it? Do you have a diagnosis of the cause of your hyper? Do you have an autoimmune thyroid disease, either Graves' or Hashimoto's thyroiditis? Are the nodules "toxic nodules", also called "toxic adenomas"?
Avatar f tn A Doctor cannot diagnose Graves Disease without doing TSI (antibody testing) first yet many tend to do this. Ask for all labs to be done NOW and if you are hyper, then you need to go on anti-thyroid meds as in one months time...your levels will be over the top and you will know it with the symptoms you get. By leaving you a month with no labs and no meds, he is putting you at risk.