Possible Goiter?

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Registered: 06-03-2003
Possible Goiter?
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Wed, 07-11-2007 - 5:47pm
Hi everyone. I'm shelly. I've had Hypothyroid for about 4 years now. I'm on 100 mcg of levoxyl a day. But for the last few weeks i've been having a problem. Well really a concern. I keep getting this lumpy feeling in my throat. I can swollow fine and breath fine but It feels like there is something kinda stuck in my lower throat. down where my thyroid is. Anyone have any ideas? could this be a Goiter? Thanks
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Registered: 03-20-2003
Wed, 07-11-2007 - 9:26pm

Hi momofsamandshelbie,


It's possible it is a goiter which is basically an enlargement of the thyroid gland.

 

Calley7

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Registered: 06-03-2003
Thu, 07-12-2007 - 12:04pm
Thanks for the help and suggestions. I've not really noticed any swelling around my neck area. So far today the "Lumpy" feeling is not bad at all. I just got back from the Dreaded dentist and so my whole left side of my face is numb so that may be taking my mind off the throat area lol. It's not really time for a Thryoid check yet but I may just go ahead and go in and get it checked. Thanks agian!!