Hello
I wanted to ask if anyone has experience this.
I have hypothyroidism ( auto immune ) since I was 13( 23 years).
Everything was stable until I had my second daughter. After my results were up and down, but my last bloods from summer were normal. Since September I’m having hoarse voice petty much continuously. I need to go to doctor, I know, but somehow I know I won’t get any answers.
Can anyone advice me, please.
Thank you
Welcome to the forum
How much levothyroxine are you currently taking
Do you always get same brand of levothyroxine?
What vitamin supplements are you currently taking
do you have any actual blood test results? if not will need to get hold of copies. You are legally entitled to printed copies of your blood test results and ranges.
The best way to get access to current and historic blood test results is to register for online access to your medical record and blood test results
UK GP practices are supposed to offer everyone online access for blood test results. Ring and ask if this is available and apply to do so if possible, if it is you may need "enhanced access" to see blood results.
Link re access
healthunlocked.com/thyroidu...
In reality many GP surgeries do not have blood test results online yet
Alternatively ring receptionist and request printed copies of results. Allow couple of days and then go and pick up.
Important to see exactly what has been tested and equally important what hasn’t been tested yet
For full Thyroid evaluation you need TSH, FT4 and FT3 tested. Also EXTREMELY important to test vitamin D, folate, ferritin and B12
Low vitamin levels are extremely common with autoimmune thyroid disease also called Hashimoto’s
Ask GP to test vitamin levels
Recommended on here that all thyroid blood tests should ideally be done as early as possible in morning and before eating or drinking anything other than water .
Last dose of Levothyroxine 24 hours prior to blood test. (taking delayed dose immediately after blood draw).
This gives highest TSH, lowest FT4 and most consistent results. (Patient to patient tip)
Is this how you do your tests?
Private tests are available as NHS currently rarely tests Ft3 or thyroid antibodies or all relevant vitamins
List of private testing options
thyroiduk.org/getting-a-dia...
Medichecks Thyroid plus vitamins including folate (private blood draw required)
medichecks.com/products/thy...
Thriva Thyroid plus antibodies and vitamins By DIY fingerpick test
Thriva also offer just vitamin testing
Blue Horizon Thyroid Premium Gold includes antibodies, cortisol and vitamins by DIY fingerprick test
bluehorizonbloodtests.co.uk...
If you can get GP to test vitamins and antibodies then cheapest option for just TSH, FT4 and FT3
£29 (via NHS private service ) and 10% off if go on thyroid uk for code
Welcome!
You will see "hoarse voice" in this list of hypo symptoms....link below
thyroiduk.org/signs-symptom...
I had this problem until I was properly medicated. GP wasn't aware of the connection and was considering an ENT referral. Now resolved, after I began to self medicate
You say your results are normal but that conclusion alone is meaningless, it is simply a guide and means your numbers sit in the constructed reference range, it does not mean your results are optimal for you!
For an accurate assessment you need to compare FT4 with FT3 and you need to know how far in % age terms your results sit within the range. They should both be close to 75%.
By comparing FT4 with FT3 you can determine your ability to convert T4 the storage hormone to T3 the active hormone essential to millions of cells in the body. High FT4 with low FT3 suggests poor conversion Poor conversion results in symptoms relating to poor health caused by low T3.
Do you have any lab results that you can post....you are legally entitled to request copies from your surgery.
With those to hand you can assess your thyroid function and whether you are correctly medicated.
SlowDragon has given you all the info you need re testing
Thyroid care is sadly lacking as is medic's knowledge which is why well over 100,000 patients have turned to this forum looking for help.
I suggest you are undermedicated (hence the hoarse voice) but unless we see your labs that remains a guess.
I'm just another patient who has also travelled along the bumpy road that is thyroid treatment....before reaching recovery . That followed much reading and support from knowledgeable and experienced members.
Good luck
DD
Thank you for your reply. Luck of knowledge and help from GP is exactly why I turned to this forum.
I have book my blood test( only the basic, as they won’t do others if there is no reason, ) for next week. I will request the print out and will probably get back to forum as there is so much info and replies are great.
Thank you again.
Kacatko
For me a hoarse voice is a sign of undermedication.
Let’s we what bloods will say again
Me too!
I have had some issues with this too, so let us know how you get on.
I tested my thyroid at home and all seemed ok in blood test results. My current theory is strained vocal chords from 1: not speaking as much, then starting to socialise again occasionally and 2: having to talk louder through masks when I am out
Straining is part of it I guess, I am a nursery teacher. But let you know what the doctor say.
I've had a hoarse voice for so long due to my low T3 levels. It destroyed my singing voice. The only time it went away is when I experimented with natural desiccated. Low thyroid messes with my stomach acid too.
I started getting hoarse voice when using eye drops daily to lubricate dry eye. My sister noticed this actually, she said when I laughed it sounded like a smokers 🤭 I stopped eye drops and hoarseness went away. Now I use eye drops every other day.
I’ve had a hoarse voice too but it’s ok when thyroid is on correct dose.
Thank you, good to know that there is a chance of getting normal voice back. ( if I can see a doctor that will actually listen to me and will want to help)😕
My voice started going hoarse and was occasionally sore in April. Bloods ok and feeling well. Had a camera look at vocal cords beginning of September and Was slightly sore but nothing else. Consultant suggested an irritant and to use only water for 2weeks then introduce chemicals. Low and behold I know have a party piece where I can change my voice just with the use of HAND SANITISER!
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