Neck Pain, arms and hands tingly??

[Tojack]

Hello All
Recently diagnosed with Hyperthyroidism (05/08).  I have made 4 trips to the ER due to feeling flush and feeling like passing out.  TSH is .01, T4 is 1.5 and T3 is 1.3.  They put me on Ativan for panic/anxiety attacks. (never had one before) Had the Uptake scan and primary doc put me on 10MG of Tapazole and 12.5MG of Metoprolol 2X a day. (beta blockers).  I have not seen an endo doc yet, waiting for them to get the test results, review, set up the appt, looks like maybe mid July.

My question, after reading all of the posts on here the last week, to the very educated people of this forum is:
I am having neck pain on the left side of my neck that runs from the base of my neck to just under my chin and it is painful to the touch.  Still having the flushing feeling in chest even though on the beta blockers.  Are these feelings normal with hyperthyroidism?

I am an avid runner and on Tuesday thought I felt good enough for a run, Major Mistake.  Almost another ER visit.  Guess excersize is our for a while.

Any and all responses are greatly appreciated.

Thanks
Terry

[nogogo20]

I had surgery on my neck to remove a sebaceous gland a simple procedure I thought, but I have had chronic nerve pain ever since my face hurts, my neck, sometimes my shoulder and my hand feels numb. Nothing I take removes the pain. Any ideas?

[DLA]

Sounds like you could possibly be having thyroid storms.  I had Graves' which is hyper.  When you are hyper your thyroid produces more when you exert yourself and can cause a thyroid *storm* of hormone.  These are VERY dangerous and should not be taken lightly.  Don't know why your dr wouldn't tell you this, but come to think of it mine didn't either.  A nurse friend of mine told me about all the risks of overexertion (boy, that spelling looks all messed up tonight).  You could cause yourself to have a heart attack or a stroke.  Don't know about anyone else but also seemed to me like it caused me to be injured easier.

Also keep in mind that at this point any wound you get will be much harder to heal than it ever has been before unless you are a diabetic or such.

One of the things I learned early on was to take quick care of any injury, especially in the lower legs and feet as if I was a diabetic because thyroid problems affect your immune systom.

I think you should seriously talk it over with a dr or maybe even call the endo's office where you have the appointment and ask them of the risks of running.  I think you should also ask them about the other meds you were put on especially the beta blockers.  My drs weren't happy when an ER dr put me on them and immediately took me off of them.

Good luck and keep us updated.

Dac

[bubblytoes]

I am sorry.. No knowledge in that area. I wanted to reply so you wouldn't feel bad. There are very very smart people on this forum. Keep asking I am sure someone will have an answer.  EVERYONE here is so nice and supportive. Good luck.. Take care.. Sounds like your doing all the right things ( seeing the Dr.) except for running.  Sorry to hear you have made a few trips to the ER.

Jean