Has anyone had a thyroid biopsy and have pain in back of neck, shoulder and arm and the same side as biopsy? Is this normal? Swallowing is also painful but was told that would be normal.
A big welcome to our forum. I am sorry to hear you have been experiencing pain in the back of your neck and arm on the same side where you had the biopsy. I hope that you will hear from our members who have had this before and that they will share their story with you.
If you feel this is not getting better or you are struggling too much over the weekend with this, don't hesitate to give 111 a call. Alternatively, do give your GP a ring on Monday and make sure you mention all this - I am sure they will be able to tell you whether this is to be expected and how long you should be experiencing this for after your biopsy.
Best of luck for your biopsy results. Keeping everything crossed for you!
Hey, I had a thyroid biopsy in 2019 and felt fine, wouldn't even know they'd done it but following a routine check up they wanted to biopsy again and it was a lot more painful this time around, couldn't move my neck, swallowing, coughing, yawning, talking etc was all quite uncomfortable. Almost a week later and I still have the uncomfortable feeling and it's as if something is lodged in my throat. I will wait until it's been a full week and if still the same I'll call 111 to speak to a nurse. Maybe you should try the same too? Sorry this probably isn't overly helpful but I can relate.
