Anyone get constant gunge in throat, feels swollen every Am?Still waiting on consultantancy appmt 11 weeks after overactive thyroid diagnosis.
Not sure what blood test results were as the terminology was like double Dutch to me. GP stated that they were improving though
A long shot maybe, but possibly the morning swelling and 'constant gunge in throat' could be 'silent reflux', caused by weakened muscles due to excess thyroid hormone. Interesting article here britishvoiceassociation.org...
You could look up "postnasal drip" to see if that fits your symptoms.
I've had times in my life when this was a huge irritation. I used to smoke heavily and so mucus in my lungs, throat, and sinuses was a common problem, although giving up smoking helped.
If you think there is any connection with your lungs and/or mucus from your lungs then a helpful supplement that thins out mucus and makes it easier to cough up is NAC. This supplement doesn't work quickly for me. It usually takes 2 - 3 days of treatment before I can cough anything up. (I don't take NAC all the time, although I think I will start doing that soon.)
NAC = N-Acetyl Cysteine or Acetylcysteine or N-Acetylcysteine
I buy these ones :
dolphinfitness.co.uk/en/swa...
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I also bought myself a nebuliser and I use it with saline ampoules to help clear stuff out. The combination of the NAC and the nebuliser has improved my O2 saturation which got reduced a lot as a result of having quite severe Covid in 2021.
As per your previous post
You are legally entitled to printed copies of your blood test results and ranges.
what has GP prescribed while you wait to see consultant
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
patients-association.org.uk...
healthunlocked.com/thyroidu...
In reality some GP surgeries still 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.
For full Thyroid evaluation you need TSH, FT4 and FT3 tested
TSI or Trab antibodies for autoimmune HYPERTHYROID - Graves’ disease
Also both TPO and TG thyroid antibodies tested at least once
Very important to test vitamin D, folate, ferritin and B12 at least once year minimum
Low vitamin levels are extremely common when hyperthyroid of hypothyroid,
Recommended that all thyroid blood tests early morning, ideally just before 9am, only drink water between waking and test
This gives highest TSH, lowest FT4 and most consistent results. (Patient to patient tip)
List of private testing options and money off codes
thyroiduk.org/getting-a-dia...
Medichecks Thyroid plus antibodies and vitamins
medichecks.com/products/adv...
Medichecks also offers testing TSI or Trab antibodies by private blood draw
Blue Horizon Thyroid Premium Gold includes antibodies, cortisol and vitamins
bluehorizonbloodtests.co.uk...
Only do private testing early Monday or Tuesday morning.
Link about thyroid blood tests
thyroiduk.org/getting-a-dia...
Tips on how to do DIY finger prick test
healthunlocked.com/thyroidu...
Medichecks and BH also offer private blood draw at clinic near you, or private nurse to your own home…..for an extra fee
List of thyroid specialists and endocrinologists
healthunlocked.com/thyroidu...
Link about Graves’ disease
thyroiduk.org/hyperthyroid-...
Graves Disease antibodies test
T3 advice
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