Is a needle sedation in the throat for a thyroid biopsy (before the procedure begins) the normal way to go. i am healthy 74 year old woman)?

Local anesthesia: Usually only a local anesthetic is used to numb the skin and area immediately beneath. That's all that is generally required.

Thyroid: I think you are asking if local anesthesia (numbing medication) given by an injection is used before a thyroid needle biopsy. I always do but some of my colleagues do not. Suggest you ask before scheduling an appointment.