I just don't know what I'm supposed to do.

Here's a little background on me. My name is Leslie, I am 21 years old. I just recenly got married and had a baby girl. Shortly after that I noticed a lump on the front of my neck. I promptly went to the doctor to get examined. All my thyroid levels were normal. I was sent in later for an ultrasound of the thyroid. From the results they decided to do a biopsy. The biopsy results were inconclusive as they said, but they were pretty sure it wasn't cancer. They said it was a nodule that would, should, disapear on its own. This was in May. I was then told to come back in six months to get a recheck ultrasound.

It's now November and I get the ultrasound. There are changes. According to my doc I have some options. First, he refers me to an endocronologist. I just received a call from them that I go on December 14th. Secondly, they could just do another biopsy to see what's up. I don't really want to do that unless necessary, I'm sure some of you know biopsie aren't that pleasant. Lastly, if I say the word, he would just go in and remove the part of the thyroid that is giving me trouble. I told him surgery is my absolute last resort. On my own, I scheduled an appointment with a more, natural doc. I go to see him on the 15th of December.

So...here's my problem. I think the lump is getting bigger daily. I think it's constricting my airway and esophagus. I am now getting winded doing daily activities because I don't think I'm getting enough air. I can't take my vitamins without it being a huge ordeal because it just feels like they won't fit. I am in shape, I usually exercise at least twice a week. But I've had to stop that because a couple of days ago I tried, and ended up not being able to breath. I sit here and I just feel it in my throat. I don't know what to do! Am I just supposed to sit here and wait till my throat closes up? Cause that's what it feels like. I don't want surgery and I don't want chemo if it is cancer. But if this thing stops me from breathing and eating, what other choice do I have but to get it cut out? I don't know if I have TIME for any natural remedy. I look at my little girl and cry. Sometimes I think I owe it to her just to get the quick fix of surgery so I can guarantee to be there for her. What would you do? I feel lost.

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