You know what I've noticed we have to be our own freaking doctor.For example,let's say you go to 4 different doctors to get 1 diagnosis.In most cases especially those that are in diar need of medical help,literally get no solid diagnosis of what they have and doctors assume otherwise,and never bother to find out what's truly wrong with their patient.So the patient has to do their own research and move on from it.Waiting waiting and waiting just wasting money or soca leeching off the insurance.I say keep trying OP and don't give up,sadly if you have to google your symptoms and bring them to your next doctor for help,then do it.Well good luck OP.

91: Being your own advocate and learning how to be a good patient are imperatives for getting good healthcare, and IMO, that's a good thing. Docs are forced to spend limited time with each patient, and too many people put the responsibility for their own health entirely upon their doctor's shoulders. You're the one whose life is affected; you should consequently be as proactive as possible about your treatment and diagnosis. I've found that if you walk into an appointment prepared, with a list of written questions, a second person to help you remember and fully understand the answers, and as much knowledge as you can get beforehand about how the affected part of your body works, doctors will respect you more and take you more seriously. It's important to insist upon getting the correct medical terms for later research on your own, as well as an explanation of how any tests ordered will work, and why they're necessary. Note that I'm not talking about self-diagnosis, per se; walking into an appt. with an opinion formed by WebMD is kind of insulting. Even if you have a good reason to suspect a particular diagnosis, docs aren't going to put you in the "smart patient" category, but the "panicked and arrogant" category if you're already convinced you have something you read about online.

Goiter is a wastebasket term for an enlarged thyroid, which is found in front of the trachea, not under the jaw. It isn't necessarily caused by iodine deficiency, although worldwide that is by far the most common cause.