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Thanks, LinLu! If it helps any, it appears that nodules in the thyroid aren't that uncommon. They rarely cause any issues which is why they don't even bother to biopsy them unless they're solid and large. And even then, they're rarely much of a problem since their rate of cancer is so low, and even then, it's highly treatable.

I used to feel tired very frequently – pretty much every day. It was like feeling drugged. I couldn't even sit up sideways on the couch (with pillow under my shoulders and legs stretched out across the couch). That was even too much. I had to lay down completely. I'd try to do things on my laptop with one hand, but that was exhausting. Even with 20mg of Adderall, I had no energy and couldn't stay awake. It made it very difficult to finish my master's degree, but I managed to graduate last Dec.

Once I started the meds, I began to not have that severe exhaustion. Even yesterday, although I was tired, it wasn't as bad as it used to be. Plus, I have now lost 35-40 lbs which I attribute to the meds better regulating my hormones which is bringing my appetite to be more normal. I've gone from obese to the top of the normal range.

So for now, my biggest problem is that most of my clothes don't fit! 😂 I think it's a problem I can live with! 😊