From: suzannem527 <sflynn@...>
Subject: [lymestrategies] OT- nodules on thyroid
To: lymestrategies@yahoogroups.com
Date: Sunday, July 5, 2009, 10:43 AM

Hi,
I recently found out that I have 9 nodules on my thyroid.

Is this a common thing for people w/ lyme?

Endo wants to do biopsies. I am not keen on anything invasive. Doc says its safe. If it is so safe why do they only biopsy 2 nodules at a time? This means I will have to have 5 sessions of biopsies. Seems ridiculous to me? Plus the procedure will be horrific because I cannot lay flat due to severe vertigo for the past 6 years. Even if I am sedated, I will be incapacitated after I wake up. And the biggest fear is will this become a new symp that will not go away.

My family doc suggested iodine therapy (lugols), but she said I would be going against traditional medical practices and I would have to sign a waiver. OMG! That sounds bad too. (I really do trust this dr. She isnt LLMD but treats mostly lyme/autism/ mercury patients- mostly with natural protocols).

I would hate to ignore this if it could be cancerous. A friend suggested a tumor marker blood test. My docs don't seem to think it is necessary.

Can anyone point me to some research and info on these choices of treatment? I would so appreciate it.

Has anyone had experience with this? Lyme and mercury poisoning is bad enough, now I have this to deal with. Argh!

I know that this group is highly educated and full of experience and wisdom. I would love some feedback.

Thanks,
Suzy in PA