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What Can A Large Mass On Left Thyroid From MRI Indicate?

I am 53 y/o white female. I recently had an MRI for neck & shoulder pain and a large mass was found in my left thyroid. Needle biopsy showed no cancer cells. TSH levels are normal. However, in the past year I have had unexplained weight gain, fell asleep driving, my hair has become very coarse and in the past 3 weeks has started coming out, in the past 8 months my voice has become hoarse, 2 recent episodes of severe constipation (hospitalized), joint pain. My doctor says I do NOT have hypothyroidism. My daily diet consist of fresh fruit & yogurt bkfst, salads, turkey, chicken, rice, beans and occasionally pasta. Take Metamucil 2-3 x a day. Very active. Can your TSH levels be normal and you still have hypothyroidism?
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Hi, dear
I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern.

You have mass in thyroid gland. It is not malignant so no need to worry about cancer.

Your all symptoms are suggestive of hypothyroidism. So in my opinion you should recheck your TSH level with free T3 and Free T4 level. That will give exact idea. Then you should take treatment accordingly.

Hope I have answered your question. If you have any doubts then feel free to ask me. I will be happy to answer.
Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health.
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What Can A Large Mass On Left Thyroid From MRI Indicate?

Hi, dear I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You have mass in thyroid gland. It is not malignant so no need to worry about cancer. Your all symptoms are suggestive of hypothyroidism. So in my opinion you should recheck your TSH level with free T3 and Free T4 level. That will give exact idea. Then you should take treatment accordingly. Hope I have answered your question. If you have any doubts then feel free to ask me. I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health.