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Thyroid Cancer, Nodules & Hyperthyroidism (Expert Forum)
Squeezing in chest
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Mark Lupo, M.D. - Thyroid Nodules, Thyroid Cancer, hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism, Thyroid Ultrasound
Thyroid & Endocrine Center of Florida
Sarasota - FL
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Squeezing in chest
by Stephie G, May 06, 2007 12:00AM
Hi everyone,
I was just diagnosed with hypothyroid and have been taking synthroid for 4 days. Does anyone have problems with a squeezing sensation in the chest? It's a pretty superficial feeling, not deep in the chest, but a little disconcerting nontheless. I had this feeling before starting Synthroid (my doc said the squeezing was a symptom of hypothyroid) and hope it will subside as my body adjusts to the new med. Anyone else with this, and if so, is there anything that makes it go away? Thanks!
Steph
I was just diagnosed with hypothyroid and have been taking synthroid for 4 days. Does anyone have problems with a squeezing sensation in the chest? It's a pretty superficial feeling, not deep in the chest, but a little disconcerting nontheless. I had this feeling before starting Synthroid (my doc said the squeezing was a symptom of hypothyroid) and hope it will subside as my body adjusts to the new med. Anyone else with this, and if so, is there anything that makes it go away? Thanks!
Steph
Doctor's Answer
by Mark Lupo, M.D., May 06, 2007 12:00AM
, May 06, 2007 12:00AM
it will likely improve, but tell your doc if it is getting worse, the initial synthroid dose may be too much for you
I've been getting the same thing since my doc increased my dosage. It's only been a few days, so I'm hoping it will go away as I adjust.
Laura