Does anyone else feel like they have a lump in their throat after having their thyroid removed? I do & I also feel itchy under the scar Help

[Fed_up]

[nightingale-56]

Hi Fed-Up, I had a sub-total thyroidectomy in 1978 and had an itchy scar for a couple of months after, but think this is quite normal for all new scars. As for the 'lump in the throat', I usually have this when I know my thyroid function is low. Hope you improve with time. Janet.

[Fed_up in reply to nightingale-56]

Hi j_bee

Thanks for your reply at least now I don't feel like the freak my dr made me feel when I told him

My levels are still low so fingers crossed it stabilises soon as I am tired of feeling odd

[debjs]

I have had a TT and I too have these symptoms when my dosage is too low. Have you had a recent blood test?

[Fed_up in reply to debjs]

Thank-you debjs

Your reply helped me feel normal

[nickym1]

Yes, I do too. Mine gets worse if I am feeling anxious or stressed. I often feel that my throat is constricted. I'm hoping it will improve when I adjust my medication.

Hope your symptoms improve too.

[Fed_up in reply to nickym1]

Hi nickym1

So glad I'm not alone … thank you

[lizzyd]

My TT was 11 yrs ago and my throat still sometimes feels tight and like I need to swallow - I think possibly worse when I'm tired/ stressed/ run down. Itchiness and tightness of scar should improve over time - I found massaging it with cream really helped.