Today I spoke with my Internist/GP, and the CT results showed that I have several nodules on the left lobe of my thyroid. She ordered an ultrasound of the thyroid, which I had done at 1:45 p.m. I should have those results no later than next Wednesday.
Nodules may or may not be cancerous, though they are usually not. That's something to be happy about! With multiple nodules, it may be an indication of an enlarged thyroid. The ultrasound should shed more light on all of this.
I was curious as to why an ultrasound would show them more than a CT scan. I asked the technician who did the US and she said that US's are wonderful at imaging glands, especially the thyroid. Also, the CT scan was of the entire neck, not focused specifically on the thyroid. This should give us more answers.
I also had an appt. with my Uro yesterday. Because of my liver disease (which has been brought on by years of medication for lupus and arthritis) I can no longer take the medications for my bladder. I am also scheduled for a bladder hydrodistention next Friday morning. I really hate to do this on Jordan's birthday, but now that I have to stop the Elmiron treatment, the surgery is a must.
On the bright side, my list of daily medications just shortened by three meds. ;-> And my monthly cost for prescriptions just went down too!
I remain hopeful and in HIS loving care.
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