Let me start by saying I love this forum. I have learned so much here. Now on to my question. Is there anything I can do to shrink a large thyroid nodule? Large in my case is 5.4 cm. This nodule is a follicular adenoma and mostly solid. I have been on 120 mg of Armour for almost five years and have seen many other improvements with my health, but this nodule has grown. I have had it biopsied twice and it is benign.
After five years of being left alone with my NDT, I had to see an endocrinologist. She of course wants me off thyroid supplement. And of course I left her office feeling like my spine would crumble at any moment and/or my heart would explode. I know that I have been hypothyroid most of my life not hyperthyroid (also have pcos hormonal issues), but trying explaining that to an endo.
So is there any hope for shrinking this nodule even a little? I take 2 aspirin a few nights a week and wonder if I should up my dose temporarily, like I am treating a tumor. Any discussion/help is appreciated while I search again for an open-minded doc.
After five years of being left alone with my NDT, I had to see an endocrinologist. She of course wants me off thyroid supplement. And of course I left her office feeling like my spine would crumble at any moment and/or my heart would explode. I know that I have been hypothyroid most of my life not hyperthyroid (also have pcos hormonal issues), but trying explaining that to an endo.
So is there any hope for shrinking this nodule even a little? I take 2 aspirin a few nights a week and wonder if I should up my dose temporarily, like I am treating a tumor. Any discussion/help is appreciated while I search again for an open-minded doc.