Thymus gland

[Jellibene]

Last November I went to a chiropractor for a posture assessment offered at a "special" price from a Senior's Show. I am a normally fit 65.  After a couple of visits, he worked on me at the first visit, I was left with a very stiff sore neck.  I had a third consultation but it got worse instead of better (I felt like suing the man) and turning my head is agony, esp. when driving.  As I need to drive a lot I was not very happy about this at all.   Finally I went to a Physio a few weeks ago as my whole neck and skull felt like it was made of tightrope wire every time I moved.  He has given me a little relief with treatment, including a stretching brace (seems like the rack of centuries ago)  It is very painful in the left jaw when this is operating.  I pointed out a swelling on my left collarbone which I had put down to all this agony.  My Physio said that it was nothing to do with my neck problem, but it was my Thymus gland !

Now I only got this swelling when I first visited the chiropractor - my question is could the Thymus gland cause pain in the skull and back area ?  Today I suddenly find my ears feel blocked and buzzing, and the hearing is very low in the lift one, the same side as the swelling.  Could this be related ?   I have made an appointment with my doctor, but she never said much when I mentioned and showed her the swelling last visit.  Just where is the Thymus gland located and what action should I take for this dreadful pain shooting up my skull at the back often ?  Is Physio the answer ?

[kitty9309]

It sounds like the chiro stirred something up. I hope you are not going back.
Have you only had the pain since seeing the chiro?
Just last night I read an article about a women who suffered a stroke after having had and neck manipulation by a chiro. Not to scare you, but I would make sure the doctor sees you very soon and tell her you went to the chiro and this started after that.
The rule with chiropractors is that you should only let them work on you below the neck.
I am not trying to diagnose anything, just relaying what I have read.

Also, the thymus gland generall shrinks as we age unless there is a tumor.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thymus_gland

I hope you feel better soon.

[AR-10]

The Thymus is located behind the breast bone, from the base of the throat to the top of the heart. It's possible it may be pressing on nerves or arteries and could be the cause of some of your discomfort.

I would find out if it is swollen or if it was maybe wrenched out of place, and discuss the possibility of it pressing on an artery and reducing blood flow.

But then I'm not a doctor.