Post Nasal Drip?

[Ryllwynn]

I thank you for all the information you've given on post nasal drip, but my doctor does not think that is what my issue is.  Like post nasal drip, it IS worse at night.  I cannot drink anything cold. I have become violently lactose intolerant, and my symptoms are worse after eating.  I cannot use a nasal spray.  At the same time all this started, I also started suffering from panic attacks.  Beta blockers, and the other medication my doctor put me on (and taken me off) make all my issues worse.  About the same time I was diagnosed with Diabetes 2, and put on Metformin.  It's as though everything happened at once, right after menopause.  Right now I'm using OTC Benedril for all these symptoms.  I have been to 3 different doctors.  Help!  Thank you.

[thyroidian]

Sounds like youve been having it bad,
Do you get palpitations by any chance?
Do you sweat, and become heat intolerant?
Graves disease also can affect the eyes causing a condition called TED.
Also diabetes can cause eye problems, too, so keep a check on the eyes, my dad as just had to have laser treatment for diabetes bleeds in the eyes, he his insulin dependant.
Thyroid disease can run in families too,
Do your anxiety symptoms and panic attacks come on when your sugar levels are high or low. it would probably be best to check the levels next time this happens to you.
Then if your sugar levels are normal, maybe you should be looking at another cause to your symptoms.
Maybeseeing an ENT specialist, as you might have nasal polyps, or you could have a nodule on the thyroid, or it could be allergies.

Good luck in here if you require anymore info
God bless you too.
Nicola

[Ryllwynn]

Hi, again, Nicola.  Sorry I didn't use your name in my last post.  I've also had laser eye surgery to poke holes in my eys to releave presser to avoid glaucoma. (Remember Marty Feldmn?  He died of complications from Graves Disease).  Scarey!  

Blessed Be
Ryllwynn

[Ryllwynn]

Thank you, Thyroidian. I. too, thought the same thing, and spoke with my doctor about my thyroid.  He said a simple blood test confirmed I had no issues with my thyroid.  I asked him about Graves Disease, since a relatively distant cousin had it, as well as other distant relatives.  All my issues hit “all of a sudden” 2 years ago.  I believe that because I am unemployed and have no insurance, that the Clinic does not wish to incur any further expenses.  Thank you again for the validation.  Blessed Be, Thyroidian.