thorat cancer

[me911]

I was reading some of the other peoples stories about their symptoms.  I have some of the same similiar symptoms but not quite as much pain as they are talking about.  I have the lump in my throat with swollen glands and it hurts or is not comfortable when I yawn or open my mouth wide.  This has been this way since February and since then I have had influenza, stomach flu and strep about 2 weeks ago.  I no longer have strep.  But still have these symptoms.
I am just wondering what this could be?  My Doctor suggested seeing a throat specialist and I wanted to wait a few more weeks to see if the symptoms go away.  But they seem to be getting worse.


This discussion is related to neck/throat pain: possible post-viral thyroiditis?.

[stella5349]

Where is the actual swelling? Is it centered in the neck. Did you doctor run any blood tests on thyroid?

With you having as many issues as you had - it is very hard to determine if this is any relation to thyroid disease.  I know the cold season is here and many step throat cases are present.

Try to call you doctor again and get labs done to rule out any thyroiditis.

[Thypatient]

If I were you I'd call and make the appt.  Espeically in that your dr is suggesting this and you're curently having issues.  Being that it's a specialist, there might be a wait anyway.

Take care.