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Overactive thyroid and stiff neck

Nicnoooo
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Hi everyone,

I am taking Carbimazole for overactive thyroid, Ben on them for almost a year now, my levels are ok (according to endocrinologist a couple of weeks ago) but since February I've had a stiff neck and sharp pains under my chin/under my jaw and going up to my ear. My left side. It feels like the left side of my neck is swollen, maybe a lump, I'm not sure.

Sometimes the pain is on my collarbone and under my arm too, both left hand side.

I have trouble swallowing food so it seems like my thyroid is swollen.

I went to the doctor about this just before lockdown started and he's referred me for an ultrasound, obviously heard nothing yet due to COVID-19 but I have called my endocrinologists' secretary and left a message as I don't just want to sit back with these symptoms.

Does anyone have any similar pains or can offer some advice please?

Thanks for reading 

N

  • Hi Nicnoooo and welcome to the community.

    I'm sorry about the symptoms you've been experiencing lately but I'm glad you got in touch wth your GP and endocrinologist about this. Hopefully the latter will get back to you soon but whilst you wait I just wanted to let you know we're thinking of you.

    I'm sure some of our members who have encountered similar issues will offer their support and advice to you soon but if you'd like to get in touch with one of cancer nurses about this then you can contact them on 0808 800 4040, Monday - Friday between 9a.m - 5p.m.

    Kind regards,

    Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator

     

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