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Hoarseness as hypothyroid symptom

by nancib, Aug 06, 2009 01:49PM
Has anyone developed hoarseness due to hypothyroidism who has NOT had surgery or RAI?
Member Comments (3)

by goolarra, Aug 06, 2009 01:55PM
To: nancib
Definitely.  An enlarged thyroid (goiter) can press on your laryngeal nerve which is the nerve controlling you larynx (voice box).  It causes hoarseness.

I have a goiter, and before starting levo, I was hoarse all the time.  I still am to some extent, but it's improved a lot on the levo.

by TamraW, Aug 06, 2009 01:59PM
To: nancib
Nancib, I'm hypo and I get hoarseness. I call it my 'sexy voice'.
:) Tamra

by Terri627, Aug 06, 2009 11:15PM
To: nancib
Hi Nancib,

I had a tt 5 & 1/2 years ago, and do get hoarse. But, the hoarseness started YEARS before I was diagnosed with anything. I didn't put the two together until I found the lump and researched the thyroid online while waiting for my first appointment with an endo. I can't call it my "sexy voice", though. Wish I could. :D
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