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I have my fine needle biopsy on my thyroid Friday and I am starting to get a little nervous, anxious, whatever. I am not nervous about what is wrong as much as the fact I HATE needles. I would appreciate any thoughts or prayers on Friday. This group always come through and I know I can count on you. Thanks in advance.


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dlp252 Apprentice

Well, I don't know if I can calm you re the needles...I've not had a needle biopsy, but I can certainly pray for you! I have had lots and lots of needle pokes though and many more in my very near future. <_<

leadmeastray88 Contributor

Sending a little courage your way!

Prayers and thoughts are with you :)

Jenny (AZ via TX) Enthusiast

Sending lots of positive thoughts and prayers your way.

Cinnamon Apprentice

I've had it, and it wasn't bad at all. It was kind of like getting a tooth filled. They give you a little numbing shot, which wasn't bad, just a tiny pinch. Then you really don't feel anything except a painless pressure. It's over really quick, too. It was only about 5 minutes start to finish.

What I didn't like was feeling numbness in my throat for an hour or so after it was over. My throat already felt contricted because of the nodules, and the numbness made it worse. I wouldn't try to eat anything until the numbness wears off, or only soft food.

GFinDC Veteran

I had the FNA, and it was no big deal. The doc didn't do any numbing shot. They use a very thin needle so it doesn't hurt. If I wasn't paying attention I probably wouldn't have noticed it even.

jennyj Collaborator

Thanks for the info, thoughts, and prayers. I will not eat until the numbness wears off. Thanks for that info.


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