pressure or swelling in throat large thyroid

[Mylie]

I have a feeling of pressure or swelling in my throat for over 5 years,was told my thyroid was enlarged however tests are normal. My throat does not look like a gioter out side but I can feel the enlargement on the right and left side of neck. It almost feels as if someone is chocking me. Doctors have no idea what this could be. I seem to have trouble loosing weight, and at times I have no energy. I have had stelite ganglion blocks in the past injected into my throat for RSD, do you think this might have done something to damage my thyroid or maybe something else in my throat. Or could this felling in my throat have something to do with a disc in my neck. I know I have trouble with C-5 and C-6 and I do have numbness and popping or cracking and a fluid like sensation with pain in left shoulder and sometimes mid way down the arm. I am tired of doctors telling me they don't know.I hope someone knows or can point me in the right direction. Thank you soo; much for your time.

[Linda1068]

Have you been to a specialist? You didn't mention that. I don't know what RSD is, sorry. Can't the docs do an ultrasound or something to see if you have anything there? I am so new to all of this thyroid business. I think I'll visit a library and read up on all of this to educate myself.

[Mylie]

Thanks for your reply, I have been to so many specialist, I have been scoped down the throat, I have been to auto ammune specialists. I have had x-rays , I have seen an ENT, I have been to an Obgyn, I have been to a neurologist. RSD, is reflex sympothedic dystrophy this disorder was caused from removal of a ganglion cyst on my wrist after the doctor cut a radial nerve by accident. It is a chronic pain disorder, however it has nothing to do with my throat except the pain clinic would inject the nerves in my throat to block the pain signal . I wonder if all those injections ,I had at least 40 might have damaged something. I am so tired of doctors telling me they don't know. Thanks again for your imput.        Mylie

[Shari4]

Hi, Mylie:

I also have RSD (Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Syndrome or Complex Regional Pain Syndrome/CRPS as it is now known as) in my left leg and foot.  Got it over 12 years ago after a spinal fusion.  I have had lumbar sympathetic blocks in my spine.  How did you get RSD?  It is very possible that what you are feeling is from scar tissue at the injection site, or a damaged nerve.  How long ago were your blocks?  Do you see a neurologist?  Have you had any tests on your throat (ultrasound, sonogram) or blood work?  Where is your RSD?

[Shari4]

Looks like we posted at the same time!  40 times may have damaged a nerve.  Why did they do injections in your throat???

[malab23]

I have the swelling in my throat too.  My thyroid is enlarged but my TSH levels are "normal" so I'm not on any medication yet.  It helps a little to take ibuprofen.  Have you had an ultrasound scan of the thyroid?  And have you been tested for Hashimotos?

[Mylie]

Hi Shari4, I have had RSD SINCE 1995, had a cyst removed on my left wrist, and woke up from what a doctor would confirm about 3 months into my torture as RSD. It stays in my left arm and shoulder a couple of times it went into my leg but for the most part it is in my left arm. My fingers are in atrophy the wrist is locked there's not much left as far as muscle. My shoulder freezes up and the hand drips with sweat. I have seen the best neurologist. I have had care for this however not with a lot of luck. My last treatment for RSD I had 4 years ago I had a spinal cord stiulator placed. I picked up Mersa, the stimulator had to be removed. I have had blocks in my spine as well. I hope they bring you relief. You could be right maybe it is scar tissue. I hope your RSD is under control I would not wish this on anyone, be strong. Thanks again for your reply.        Mylie

[Mylie]

Thanks for your reply, You are right ibuprofen does help a little except, I know you can't keep taking large amounts do to the stomach, Why iI felt like I might be the only one who had this. I'm not sure but I know there must be an answer for this. I'm not sure if I had an ultrasound do they use dye for this? I do think it will end up being Thyroid related. But I am going to look up Hashimotos right now. Thanks again for your imput. Mylie

[Shari4]

Yes, my RSD is under control, but I still see the neuro every three months.  I opted not to have the spinal cord stimulator put in because of sheer fright!  I got the RSD as a result of my sural nerve being crushed in three places because the Doctor "forgot" to put proper padding between my left leg and the table staps that hold you in place while you are handing upside down for a 7 hour spinal fusion.  When I woke, my back felt fine, but my left foot