multinodular thryoid

[flora237]

I am an 81 year old woman. I have been diagnosed with multinodular thyroid. My symptoms include husky or loss of voice for the last four days, 3-4 heart palpitations per day that take about 1/2 to settle, some missed heart beats, some coughing, rare green expectorate, and regular breathing.  I have a seriously compromised immune system from RA and taking Enbrel for the last 3 years.

Swallowing had been OK until two hours ago when I found that I could not eat food.  I cannot swallow.  I am stressed by this.

In two day's time, I have appointments with both my internist (who diagnosed the goiter) and an endocrinologist.  How serious is this situation of not swallowing?  Would breathing problems, if they emerge, be serious? Is there anything I can do to alleviate breathing problems? Should I go to the emergency room or wait two days for my appointments?

[AJWS6]

I just returned from the ER, I suggest visiting the ER.  I had many choking sensations, difficulty swallowing, irregualar breating, and finally went to the ER 2 years ago, that's when my enlarged thyroid was discovered.  

But during the course of my thyroid issues, what helped me alot, was learning to relax.  I think anxiety causes my throat muscles to swell up, lump in throat feeling, difficulty swalling etc....  Usaually when this happens, I just eat baby food or can soup, lay down and relax.  It helps alot.  

But if your feeling discomfort, I would visit the ER to find out what's going on.  Hope you feel better.  


    

[AfricanGrey]

If you cannot swallow, I would go to the ER.  

[bluestarmom187]

I would go to the emergency room. It's better safe then sorry. Your airway could get blocked while you sleep. If you are having problems do not wait.