I then had an increase of Levothyroxine from 50mcg to 75.
I feel a little better now but for the last two weeks or so my throat constantly feels like it’s closing and tight. It’s also clicking when I swallow. I haven’t had a retest of bloods as we all know unless we request it then doctors are often oblivious to procedures. Has or does anyone have the same sensations. It’s really not nice when your throat feels like it’s closing. There’s no noticeable swelling etc, just sort of feels like I’m being strangled!!
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Blood should be retested 6-8 weeks after last dose increase.
Sounds like your body is ready for further 25mcg dose increase
Presumably you have a blood test form from GP to get bloods redone
All thyroid tests should ideally be done as early as possible in morning and fasting. When on Levothyroxine, don't take in the 24 hours prior to test, delay and take straight after test. This gives highest TSH, lowest FT4 and most consistent results. (Patient to patient tip, GP will be unaware)
For full Thyroid evaluation you need TSH, FT4, FT3 plus TPO and TG thyroid antibodies and also very important to test vitamin D, folate, ferritin and B12
Private tests are available. Thousands on here forced to do this as NHS often refuses to test FT3 or antibodies or vitamins
Medichecks Thyroid plus ultra vitamin or Blue Horizon Thyroid plus eleven are the most popular choice. DIY finger prick test or option to pay extra for private blood draw. Both companies often have money off offers.
If antibodies are high this is Hashimoto's, (also known by medics here in UK more commonly as autoimmune thyroid disease).
About 90% of all hypothyroidism in Uk is due to Hashimoto's. Low vitamins are especially common with Hashimoto's. Food intolerances are very common too, especially gluten. So it's important to get TPO and TG thyroid antibodies tested at least once
NHS guidelines saying standard starter dose is 50mcgs. Most patients eventually need somewhere between 100mcg and 200mcg Levothyroxine
Hi. I do have Hashimoto’s and I’ve been gluten free for a year and a half. Bloods were done by Gp this time. I’ve had all vitamins tested which are all high in range with b12, iron and folate over range. Ferritin is bottom of range being 54 (range 10-320). Vitamin d is optimal at near the top of range. I’ve never had this feeling before in my throat. Could it be thyroid?
It's a very common symptom in untreated hypos, yes. So, it could just mean that you are still under-medicated. After all, your TSH was very high in June. Or, it could be that the thyroid is inflammed at the back, where it can't be seen, and pressing on your oesophagus.
Thank you greygoose. Should I mention it to my Gp? I’m sorry if I keep asking lots of questions, I’m just not sure if it’s something I should be concerned about or it’ll just get better in time with an increase in meds
It might, and it might not. It would be a good idea to mention it - certainly won't hurt.
Please don't apologise about asking questions. That's the only way we learn. And that's what we're here for, to answer questions and support. Ask as many as you like!
I have that very same “strangled” feeling which gets worse the more I eat. End of the day when I lay down it’s an awfully scary feeling when I lie on my back. Gets better when I’m on my side. Nobody from the medical community takes it seriously. They just say it’s anxiety and that REALLY makes me mad.
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