Throat Lump (T&Ps needed)

Bellodomani · September 2013

Hi ladies, I have a situation I could use some prayer/ secular positive thought for...

I've had the feeling of a lump in my throat for 3 or 4 weeks- it makes it hard to swallow or breathe sometimes, but I have had such bad reflux that I didn't even really notice the lump until I got on stronger medication, and then I assumed the feeling was reflux-related. I brought it up at my last apt, and my OB said it didn't sound reflux-related, and she was worried about my thyroid.

Long story short, after some testing I found out that I have a good-sized cyst on my thyroid. Next week they will do an endoscopy and draw some fluid from the cyst to determine if it is benign or malignant, but either way they won't perform surgery to remove it until after I deliver. My thyroid hormone levels are also quite a bit lower than they should be for pregnancy as a result of the cyst. Depending on when the hormone levels started declining, it could have no impact on the baby, or it could significantly impact his later intellectual development, and there's no way to know how long it's been going on- we'll just have to wait until he's older to see if he has developmental delays.

Needless to say, I'm a little worried about my little guy, and it's just hard to deal with the uncertainty

If you can spare some prayers, or if you've had anything similar and have advice to offer, I'd really appreciate it. Thanks!

TKtravels · September 2013

I'm sorry you're dealing with this, especially while pregnant.

I hope it's nothing serious, and I'll be keeping you in my thoughts!

AlejandraN2 · September 2013

I'm sorry you have this added worry now. Try to think positive that it will be nothing and that your little guy is ok. Thoughts and prayers your way.

sgautschi · September 2013

I'm sorry your dealing with this right now. I am sending lots of positive thoughts for the best possible outcome! Hang in there! ((Hugs))

Cleo421 · September 2013

I'm so sorry to hear. Just sent up a prayer for you and your LO. I hope all turns out to be fine.

DaisyZH · September 2013

Thoughts and prayers for you, I'm sorry that you're dealing with this now : (

Zmommy2 · September 2013

Will be thinking about you and your little guy!!

JocelynB0911 · September 2013

I'm so sorry hun. Saying lots of prayers and will watch for updates.

kennazebrowsky · September 2013

Praying for you. Sorry that you have to deal with so much! I hate being left in the dark to worry about things especially something as serious as this.

Paturkey · September 2013

Sending thoughts and prayers your way for both you and your LO! I'm so sorry you're dealing with this.

Also, if it comes back as malignant (fx it doesn't!!), I have two friends (female, early-mid thirties, in the Bay Area) who have successfully beaten thyroid cancer in the last few years. Really hoping you don't have to deal with it but treatment is great if you do! ::hugs::

PrettyFade · September 2013

Wow, so sorry you are having to deal with this. Sending good thoughts and hopes that all will be well with you and your little guy.

Jenmarie279 · September 2013

I'm so sorry you are going through this right now! I'll definitely be thinking about you and your LO!

Mags04 · September 2013

T&Ps for you!

Tally879 · September 2013

thoughts and prayers for you and your little one!

ABC7282 · September 2013

Sending good vibes -- I'm so sorry you're going through all this!

strlitemiss · September 2013

Sorry your dealing with this extra stress, keep us updated and I will pray for you

staceymack · September 2013

Sending prayers for you and your LO! My aunt dealt with something similar, but she wasn't pregnant. She had to have it removed then tested. It was benign and she's doing well on medication.

aislinsmom · September 2013

So sorry about this! I will definitely say a prayer for you and LO.

coraggiosa · September 2013

I am so sorry you are going through this. My fingers are crossed that the biopsy results come back good and that your little guy is all right. Big internet hugs!

SweetPeaK26 · September 2013

If its any comfort, this happened to a fried of mine during her third pregnancy. She had it removed after delivery. She was fine, and her little girl is almost 4 and totally healthy!

chois · September 2013

So sorry to hear this. I hope it comes back benign and has had no effect on your LO. Will be thinking of you!

happybride 276 · September 2013

I am so sorry you have to deal with this. Having to deal with medical issues anytime sucks, having to deal with medical issues when you're pregnant is a whole different level of stress. I hope everything works out well for you. You have my thoughts and prayers.

HBirdie · September 2013

That's overwhelming. I'll be praying for you!

redfallon · September 2013

I have no advice to share, but my prayers are with you that both you and your LO will be fine and healthy

KMD1106 · September 2013

Sending T&Ps.

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Loveniz · September 2013

Sending many T&Ps

mcg512 · September 2013

So sorry you're having to go through that, especially right now! Ts & Ps coming your way. Keep us updated!!

JdLB82 · September 2013

I'm sorry you are going through this. I went through something similar just under two years ago (just the thyroid part, I wasn't pregnant at the time). I had two large cysts on my thyroid, one on each side, and I had a biopsy only to find out that the results came back inconclusive, so they told me I could have a repeat biopsy every four months or have my entire thyroid removed. I chose to have it removed (that was in March 2012, 5 months before my wedding), and found out after the surgery that it wasn't cancerous but I'm happy to not have to worry about it anymore. I don't want to freak you out and I'm sure all doctors do it differently, but I wish someone had told me before my biopsy to take some pain medication or even to hold some ice on my throat before the procedure. My doctor doesn't give any freezing because that would be an additional needle, so they just get right down to the procedure. It is a quick procedure, maybe about 5-10 minutes (but I had two cysts). I'm sure your doctor checked your thyroid levels when you first got pregnant, so fingers crossed it has just been in the last few weeks and that your baby is perfectly healthy. I know it is extremely hard not to worry and to try and stay positive but honestly try not to stress, it's not good for you or the baby. Everything will work itself out. Everyone told me over and over again when I was going through all of this that if you have to get cancer, thyroid cancer is the best one to have because it has the highest curable rate. If you have any questions you want to ask me, ask away. I didn't know anyone who went through a similar situation when I was, and I would have appreciated the opportunity to talk to someone. Now that I have been through it, I know a bunch of women who have gone through this, or are currently going through it, and to be perfectly honest, not even one of their cysts turned out to be cancerous. It is common to have non-cancerous cysts on your thyroid.

Just an FYI for anyone reading: there is a thyroid test you can do at home to check for any lumps/cysts. Stand in front of the mirror and tilt your head back and drink a glass of water, you should be able to see anything that is out of the ordinary.

barnratash · September 2013

Definitely thinking of you while you deal with this. I have a goiter and multiple small nodules on my thyroid that I've had to have monitored throughout this pregnancy as well as extra blood work to make sure my levels don't change. I hope everything turns out ok for you and they get you on the right meds. Keep your head up!

seaheather24 · September 2013

so sorry . Sending tons of light strength health and positivity to you and yours

obbb3 · September 2013

I'm so sorry - that's so much anxiety to deal with at the end of pregnancy. My T&P are with you and your baby.

Zoly1103 · September 2013

I'm so sorry. I will be sending lots of positive thoughts your way.

amy11401 · September 2013

So sorry that you have to deal with this. I have thyroid issues so I know somewhat what that situation is like. (Just not the same issue as you) I was worried for awhile because they were not checking the correct levels at my ob and I did not find that out right away. Luckily when the endo did the correct tests my levels were good. My thoughts are with you.

FHALMER · September 2013

My DH and I will def be praying for you..

Bellodomani · September 2013

Ladies, thanks so much for your support, prayers, & advice. It really does help me feel better to have such a wonderful community around. I will update when I know more.

AnjaO · September 2013

I'm sorry you're dealing with this. T&P!

4Angel5 · September 2013

Paturkey said:
Sending thoughts and prayers your way for both you and your LO! I'm so sorry you're dealing with this.

Also, if it comes back as malignant (fx it doesn't!!), I have two friends (female, early-mid thirties, in the Bay Area) who have successfully beaten thyroid cancer in the last few years. Really hoping you don't have to deal with it but treatment is great if you do! ::hugs::

First, thoughts and prayers for you and your LO! It can be scary to face the idea of thyroid cancer, but agree with paturkey, it is very treatable now. I've had two family members and two friends beat thyroid cancer in the past 4 years. I have benign nodules on my thyroid and the biopsy was unpleasant as mine were in the back, but they haven't changed in 7 years. It will be very important to get your meds regulated and checked frequently during postpartum months as your hormones re-regulate, but I'm sure they'll discuss this all with you when the time is right.

Praying your LO is unaffected. We didn't confirm I was definitely having thyroid issues until after DD was born, and she's just fine. Praying the same is true for you!