Does this look like a thyroid issue? Swollen neck

[WitchingHour2point0]

This is a friend of mine; apologies for the black scribbles! I couldn't anonymise it any other way on my phone. 😂

I think she's got an ever so slightly swollen neck and a 'thyroid necklace' but I'd like other opinions before I say anything, please.

She has autoimmunity in her family, including hashimotos.

Thank you 🧡

[Jaydee1507 Administrator]

That swelling in that area of her neck looks suspicious to me of being thyroid related.

Does she feel unwell?

Suggest she gets thyroid levels and vitamin levels tested, book for 9am or earlier, fasted, no biotin supplement 4-7 days before test.

[WitchingHour2point0 in reply to Jaydee1507]

She's tired and has frequent UTI's. She's vegan so the tiredness could be linked to that.

I'll encourage her to test. Thank you.

[Buddy195 Administrator]

Definitely encourage her to get a thyroid test (via GP initially) and explain the importance of an early morning test (when TSH will be highest).

[WitchingHour2point0 in reply to Buddy195]

Have impressed 9am at the latest!

[Coulby]

I'm not a doctor obviously but I'd get it checked definitely..It does look similar but doesn't mean it is..Let us know 🤗

[WitchingHour2point0 in reply to Coulby]

Will do! Hopefully not thyroid but odds are against her at the minute! 🙈

[WitchingHour2point0]

I know what a goitre and hypothyroidism is, thanks. I was looking for confirmation before approaching my friend so as not to unnecessarily worry her.

I would argee a goitre is caused by hypothyroidism, but not severe hypothyroidism.

No need to scaremonger, thanks.

[WitchingHour2point0]

I'm aware.

I was diagnosed in 2020 and now well medicated. I dose differently to you so perhaps you can be mindful in the future that what works for you isn't the only way to medicate.

I take 150mcg T4 and 35mcg T3 all at once in the morning. Works for me!

[Hidden in reply to WitchingHour2point0]

I gave my example to give you an idea, while specifying that the doses are individual for each person. It's up to each person to test the dosage and frequency. I'm pleased to hear that you've found your dose.