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Thyroid (Expert Forum)
epigastric pain and neck pain are these symptoms of hypot
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epigastric pain and neck pain are these symptoms of hypot
by mumma05, Jul 30, 2005 12:00AM
Please help me if you can about 4 weeks ago i fell ill at work with tachycardia, sore neck and epigastric pain...after weeks of tests in hospital with no diagnosis I went off to a iridologist. She felt that I was suffering from Hypothryoid. I was just wondering if other people suffer from a pain in the neck between the head and neck joint. Also suffering from terrible digestion problems that can leave me in agony for hours (trying to work out what food is doing it to me). I think it may be bloating that pushes all my stomach up under my ribs. My GP states that my blood test are all normal but a cardiologist stated there was a problem and needed repeating in 3 months....and the fatigue, the sore eyes, the pain in my joints...how to people manage this pain?????? Anyone with any suggestions?????
I have already replied but had a couple more things under same heading that might help. I too have the joint pain with my hypothyroidism and my worse pain has always been upper-spine. I also have sometimes constant acid reflux. Christine01, who is on this forum, has been told by her Dr. that acid reflux is caused by the thyroid disease. I sure believe it!
I may have asked this on my other post but; Did they check your "antibodies" levels? These can determine if you have a lot of autoimmune attack against your thyroid going on. This raises infammation levels and can cause symptoms.
Just a suggestion, but I would ask for a copy of those test results you had and get copies each time. If you already have a copy, you might consider posting results and ranges for discussion on this forum.
ALSO: Reputable medical sites state that high antibody levels can block "thyroid receptors" and cause hypo symptoms even with other labs in normal or only slightly off. If I find a site stating this, I'll post the web-address. ALSO: if you share something with your Doc, be prepared for a possible slight-rebuke. I shared some things with mine and he said "you can't believe what you see on the internet". The info. I had was from the Mayo Clinic and Baptist Hospital but were things he didn't know and I think it was his way of covering for the lack of knowlege. On the other hand, you may have a fantastic Dr. who already has excellent knowlege but it does not hurt to learn all you can about your disorder regardless!