New med and constant lump in throat...is this anxiety?

[Stephie G]

Hi,

After going through a year of pure hell I was diagnosed last week with hypothyroid and put on 50mcg of Synthroid.  The Synthroid has worked wonders so far...more energy, less muscle/joint pain, clearer thinking etc. However, I have had this nagging lump in my throat since beginning the med. My biggest problem during the last week (despite feeling so much better) has been getting used to life NOT being sick all the time. I worry constantly that I am not on the right track (even though I know I am) and panic in situations that up until a week ago used to throw me into a full on anxiety attack (waiting in line at the grocery, eating out, driving). So I guess I am wondering if there is any correlation between the anxiety and the lump in my throat. I can breathe, eat and drink just fine, but it is definitely a little disconcerting. Grateful for any advice you may have!

Steph

[Meg2318]

I had the same thing happen to me. I feel like I wish I had never started taking Synthroid because prior to that I had no symptoms of anxiety. Since I began taking the medication I had a constant lump in my throat and weird feeling in my eyes (kind of like they were going in and out of focus).  The feeling of not being able to swallow is what usually sends me into a panic and the lump feels larger whenever I feel stressed.

I have since weened myself off the medication, but the symptoms are still there.

[Shelly438]

Guys I know what your are going throiugh. I have this lump in my throat too...Mine goes away when I eat to only shortly return. Its so nice to know im not alone,
I was thinking that I must have have damaged my insides due to acid which I do still get but DR reassured me that I WOULD be having problems eating and swallowing, especially meat steaks etc  - Which I dont x x Lets beat this together!!!! x x x

[nhuesca]

I recently had a hysterectomy and it has put my body in full panic and anxiety mode.  I have the same symtoms as you, waiting in line at the store and going for a ride in the car puts me in a panic.  The doctor has me on anxiety meds for now and until my body returns to normal.  I too have the lump in my throat constantly.  I was told by the doctor it is caused by anxiety.  The lump is annoying more than anything, I constantly want to clear my throat.  I realized when i'm sleeping the lump goes away and returns an hour or so once I wake up in the morning.

[hatgal]

I've had th e lump in the throat anxiety symptom before as has my mother-in-law; it's just another annoying anxiety symptom.  However, the med you are on for your thyroid may be a steroid? If so, this could also cause that feeling - I would check with the doc on the side effects of your med.

Congrats on feeling mentally well again!  Isn't it wonderful?!!

[Spartacus007]

Instead of starting on medications, I would highly recommend a book called "Self Help for Your Nerves" by Dr Claire Weekes. Read and practice before asking for a prescription medication. The reason for this is that the most commonly prescribed medications are highly addictive and become less effective over time.