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I too had a multi nodular goiter and believe by what the lyme literate docs said is that it may be caused by babesia. I had fine needle aspirations on them. You might want to read David Brownstein about the use of Iodine for this. Your doctor sounds pretty smart. My moms lyme doc in another state recommended the iodine for the lyme condition itself. Hope this helps a little.
God Bless You,
Cindy
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From: suzannem527 <sflynn@...>
To: lymestrategies@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Sun, Jul 5, 2009 7:43 am
Subject: [lymestrategies] OT- nodules on thyroid
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
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/
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
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