I have been having trouble with swallowing for about a year now and my voice is hoarse from time to time..(now has been hoarse all the time) I was referred to ENT in Feb and he told me my throat issues were all in my head and he saw nothing. I also have a family history of thyroid issues. Mom, two sisters and a niece are all hashi and two of them have had thyroid cancer.
My swallowing issues have gotten progressivly worse...I had the ct scan done because I am having weird tingling shock like feelings in my neck arms and face. Since seeing the ENT in Feb...there is a noticable lump on the left side of my neck.
I had an ultrasound performed 6 days ago due to doctor finding a thyroid nodule on the ct scan. The scan was performed because I have been having shock type pains through neck, shoulders, arms and face. I still do not have any results yet....have tried up until Friday to get hold of my doctor due to pain developing in my neck.
The left side of my neck is pretty swollen...there is a very tender spot where the nodule is. (I can feel the nodule when I touch my neck). I am having an extreemly hard time swallowing, and turning my neck. I have barley any voice..it is very weak. My mouth is very dry even though I drink lots of water.
I have been trying to get a hold of my doctor all of today. I live in Lakeland, Florida and can't get anyone to listen to me.
Concerned about the increasing pain everyday. Any suggestions, advice, or anything is appreciated. Thanks so much.
My latest lab work from Feb 2008:
TSH 3rd generation 1.67
t3 total 106
t4 free 0.9