Guest guest Posted January 4, 2010 Report Share Posted January 4, 2010 Hi All, I have a quick question. Does anyone else have nodules in their lungs & thyroid? I had a ct done of my chest last year and they found one small nodule in my lungs. I had a new one done last month and now I have a 2nd small nodule and the 1st one grew. They are both still small. My LLMD wants to keep an eye on them and do a new scan in 3 months. Has anyone had any experience with lung or thyroid nodules? If so, can you share your experience(s)? Thanks so much---I love this group. Everyone has been so helpful and knowledgeable and it makes lyme easier to understand and maneuver!!! It's really nice to know I am not alone. Sincerely, Ann Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 4, 2010 Report Share Posted January 4, 2010 Hi Ann, My daughter has nodules that grow on her finger joints, heal, shins, all kinds of places - before we knew anything about lyme her doctor use to take them out - now we do not because they can grow back in 80% of time and also if they don't bother you too much they will go away on there own. BUT these might be different kind of nodules................not sure if she has them anywhere else as they have not done a scan on her...............I do know that they have gone away that we know of over the last 8 months I feel due to treatment with abx - as she had them for over five years and now we cant find any.................hummmmmmmmmmm Hope someone can help you - did you have a cat scan to find them? FYI - my LLMD asked me last time I was in if I had any nodules anyplace in the past - I think he links them to bartonella?? Not sure .......... thanks, Diane ________________________________ From: Ann Sarmiento <annsarmiento1@...> Sent: Mon, January 4, 2010 3:35:37 PM Subject: [ ] Lyme & Nodules (Lung & Thyroid)  Hi All, I have a quick question. Does anyone else have nodules in their lungs & thyroid? I had a ct done of my chest last year and they found one small nodule in my lungs. I had a new one done last month and now I have a 2nd small nodule and the 1st one grew. They are both still small.  My LLMD wants to keep an eye on them and do a new scan in 3 months. Has anyone had any experience with lung or thyroid nodules? If so, can you share your experience(s) ? Thanks so much---I love this group. Everyone has been so helpful and knowledgeable and it makes lyme easier to understand and maneuver!!! It's really nice to know I am not alone. Sincerely,  Ann Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 4, 2010 Report Share Posted January 4, 2010 Hi Ann, I just had a biopsy done of a large nodule on my thyroid. I was told I have about 15 nodules on my thyroid. Thank goodness none of them are cancerous. I have Bartonella and Lyme. I don't know if Bartonella causes nodules or not. My endocrinologist tells me that thyroid nodules are pretty common. Amy ________________________________ From: Ann Sarmiento <annsarmiento1@...> Sent: Mon, January 4, 2010 4:35:37 PM Subject: [ ] Lyme & Nodules (Lung & Thyroid)  Hi All, I have a quick question. Does anyone else have nodules in their lungs & thyroid? I had a ct done of my chest last year and they found one small nodule in my lungs. I had a new one done last month and now I have a 2nd small nodule and the 1st one grew. They are both still small.  My LLMD wants to keep an eye on them and do a new scan in 3 months. Has anyone had any experience with lung or thyroid nodules? If so, can you share your experience(s) ? Thanks so much---I love this group. Everyone has been so helpful and knowledgeable and it makes lyme easier to understand and maneuver!!! It's really nice to know I am not alone. Sincerely,  Ann Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 4, 2010 Report Share Posted January 4, 2010 Yes, I have the nodules all over. It is related to Bartonellq (Cat Scratch fever) and the nodules are classic signs. This is what started me on my long journey. I had a car accident and they wanted to do scans and x-rays because I had trauma to the chest from the airbags. The Technician found nodules on my thyroid and sent me for further testing. I went on a long scary journey to rule out cancer/rule in LYme Disease after seeing many specialists. Also, I have had these nodules all over for years and years and no doctor knew what they were. My LLMD, however, uses the degree of swelling to know how well or poorly I am feeling and she is spot-on! > > Hi Ann, > My daughter has nodules that grow on her finger joints, heal, shins, all kinds of places - before we knew anything about lyme her doctor use to take them out - now we do not because they can grow back in 80% of time and also if they don't bother you too much they will go away on there own. BUT these might be different kind of nodules................not sure if she has them anywhere else as they have not done a scan on her...............I do know that they have gone away that we know of over the last 8 months I feel due to treatment with abx - as she had them for over five years and now we cant find any.................hummmmmmmmmmm > Hope someone can help you - did you have a cat scan to find them? FYI - my LLMD asked me last time I was in if I had any nodules anyplace in the past - I think he links them to bartonella?? Not sure .......... > thanks, > Diane > > > > > ________________________________ > From: Ann Sarmiento <annsarmiento1@...> > > Sent: Mon, January 4, 2010 3:35:37 PM > Subject: [ ] Lyme & Nodules (Lung & Thyroid) > >  > Hi All, > > I have a quick question. Does anyone else have nodules in their lungs & thyroid? > I had a ct done of my chest last year and they found one small nodule in my lungs. I had a new one done last month and now I have a 2nd small nodule and the 1st one grew. They are both still small.  My LLMD wants to keep an eye on them and do a new scan in 3 months. Has anyone had any experience with lung or thyroid nodules? If so, can you share your experience(s) ? > > Thanks so much---I love this group. Everyone has been so helpful and knowledgeable and it makes lyme easier to understand and maneuver!!! It's really nice to know I am not alone. > > Sincerely, >  Ann > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 5, 2010 Report Share Posted January 5, 2010 Thank you to everyone who responded. It really helped to ease my mind. Also, I've heard that if Lyme does untreated it has the possibility of turning cancerous. Has anyone else heard this? I wonder if it is even true? Thanks again!!!Ann ________________________________ From: mammamia3x <lhkenkel@...> Sent: Mon, January 4, 2010 6:00:10 PM Subject: [ ] Re: Lyme & Nodules (Lung & Thyroid) Yes, I have the nodules all over. It is related to Bartonellq (Cat Scratch fever) and the nodules are classic signs. This is what started me on my long journey. I had a car accident and they wanted to do scans and x-rays because I had trauma to the chest from the airbags. The Technician found nodules on my thyroid and sent me for further testing. I went on a long scary journey to rule out cancer/rule in LYme Disease after seeing many specialists. Also, I have had these nodules all over for years and years and no doctor knew what they were. My LLMD, however, uses the degree of swelling to know how well or poorly I am feeling and she is spot-on! > > Hi Ann, > My daughter has nodules that grow on her finger joints, heal, shins, all kinds of places - before we knew anything about lyme her doctor use to take them out - now we do not because they can grow back in 80% of time and also if they don't bother you too much they will go away on there own. BUT these might be different kind of nodules................not sure if she has them anywhere else as they have not done a scan on her...............I do know that they have gone away that we know of over the last 8 months I feel due to treatment with abx - as she had them for over five years and now we cant find any.................hummmmmmmmmmm > Hope someone can help you - did you have a cat scan to find them? FYI - my LLMD asked me last time I was in if I had any nodules anyplace in the past - I think he links them to bartonella?? Not sure .......... > thanks, > Diane >___________________________ > From: Ann Sarmiento <annsarmiento1@...> > > Sent: Mon, January 4, 2010 3:35:37 PM > Subject: [ ] Lyme & Nodules (Lung & Thyroid) > >  > Hi All, > > I have a quick question. Does anyone else have nodules in their lungs & thyroid? > I had a ct done of my chest last year and they found one small nodule in my lungs. I had a new one done last month and now I have a 2nd small nodule and the 1st one grew. They are both still small.  My LLMD wants to keep an eye on them and do a new scan in 3 months. Has anyone had any experience with lung or thyroid nodules? If so, can you share your experience(s) ? > > Thanks so much---I love this group. Everyone has been so helpful and knowledgeable and it makes lyme easier to understand and maneuver!!! It's really nice to know I am not alone. > > Sincerely, >  Ann Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 5, 2010 Report Share Posted January 5, 2010 I heard that you can get tumors anywhere in your body because of lyme - and to try and keep watch over your body - not sure how one can do that - but yes, I was told could turn cancerous but who really knows for sure..........anyone else have any info on that? Diane ________________________________ From: Ann Sarmiento <annsarmiento1@...> Sent: Tue, January 5, 2010 12:46:37 PM Subject: [ ] Re: Lyme & Nodules (Lung & Thyroid)  Thank you to everyone who responded. It really helped to ease my mind. Also, I've heard that if Lyme does untreated it has the possibility of turning cancerous. Has anyone else heard this? I wonder if it is even true?  Thanks again!!!Ann ____________ _________ _________ __ From: mammamia3x <lhkenkel (DOT) com> @group s.com Sent: Mon, January 4, 2010 6:00:10 PM Subject: [ ] Re: Lyme & Nodules (Lung & Thyroid) Yes, I have the nodules all over. It is related to Bartonellq (Cat Scratch fever) and the nodules are classic signs. This is what started me on my long journey. I had a car accident and they wanted to do scans and x-rays because I had trauma to the chest from the airbags. The Technician found nodules on my thyroid and sent me for further testing. I went on a long scary journey to rule out cancer/rule in LYme Disease after seeing many specialists. Also, I have had these nodules all over for years and years and no doctor knew what they were. My LLMD, however, uses the degree of swelling to know how well or poorly I am feeling and she is spot-on! > > Hi Ann, > My daughter has nodules that grow on her finger joints, heal, shins, all kinds of places - before we knew anything about lyme her doctor use to take them out - now we do not because they can grow back in 80% of time and also if they don't bother you too much they will go away on there own. BUT these might be different kind of nodules..... ......... ..not sure if she has them anywhere else as they have not done a scan on her......... ......I do know that they have gone away that we know of over the last 8 months I feel due to treatment with abx - as she had them for over five years and now we cant find any......... .........hummmmmm mmmmm > Hope someone can help you - did you have a cat scan to find them? FYI - my LLMD asked me last time I was in if I had any nodules anyplace in the past - I think he links them to bartonella?? Not sure .......... > thanks, > Diane >___________ _________ _______ > From: Ann Sarmiento <annsarmiento1@ ...> > @group s.com > Sent: Mon, January 4, 2010 3:35:37 PM > Subject: [ ] Lyme & Nodules (Lung & Thyroid) > >  > Hi All, > > I have a quick question. Does anyone else have nodules in their lungs & thyroid? > I had a ct done of my chest last year and they found one small nodule in my lungs. I had a new one done last month and now I have a 2nd small nodule and the 1st one grew. They are both still small.  My LLMD wants to keep an eye on them and do a new scan in 3 months. Has anyone had any experience with lung or thyroid nodules? If so, can you share your experience(s) ? > > Thanks so much---I love this group. Everyone has been so helpful and knowledgeable and it makes lyme easier to understand and maneuver!!! It's really nice to know I am not alone. > > Sincerely, >  Ann Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 5, 2010 Report Share Posted January 5, 2010 My understanding is any inflamation can lead to cancer, but I'm not a doc, I have nodules in a few places and scarring on my lungs and a visiting Lyme Natropathic Doc said bart and borrelia with maybe a dash of babesia. i never realised the nodules were bart, but i showed her my " stretch marks " later and she said " oh you even have the stripes! Rifampin (good for bart and lyme)... but she cannot prescribe for me Oz. Timtam. ________________________________ From: Ann Sarmiento <annsarmiento1@...> Sent: Wed, 6 January, 2010 4:46:37 AM Subject: [ ] Re: Lyme & Nodules (Lung & Thyroid)  Thank you to everyone who responded. It really helped to ease my mind. Also, I've heard that if Lyme does untreated it has the possibility of turning cancerous. Has anyone else heard this? I wonder if it is even true?  Thanks again!!!Ann Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 7, 2010 Report Share Posted January 7, 2010 Just started a month ago the Rifampin - pain in muscle the first three weeks but doing much better now............thanks for the info and good luck to you!! ________________________________ From: Lou <timtam007709@...> Sent: Wed, January 6, 2010 1:55:42 AM Subject: Re: [ ] Lyme & Nodules (Lung & Thyroid)  My understanding is any inflamation can lead to cancer, but I'm not a doc, I have nodules in a few places and scarring on my lungs and a visiting Lyme Natropathic Doc said bart and borrelia with maybe a dash of babesia. i never realised the nodules were bart, but i showed her my " stretch marks " later and she said " oh you even have the stripes! Rifampin (good for bart and lyme)... but she cannot prescribe for me Oz. Timtam. ____________ _________ _________ __ From: Ann Sarmiento <annsarmiento1> @group s.com Sent: Wed, 6 January, 2010 4:46:37 AM Subject: [ ] Re: Lyme & Nodules (Lung & Thyroid)  Thank you to everyone who responded. It really helped to ease my mind. Also, I've heard that if Lyme does untreated it has the possibility of turning cancerous. Has anyone else heard this? I wonder if it is even true?  Thanks again!!!Ann Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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