Hi I am a 28yr old female and a Hashimoto's Thyroiditis sufferer. I currently receive medication for the Hashimoto's, 125mcg of thyroxine per day.
Over the past couple of days I've been having problems with my right arm. The first time I was aware of the problem was on Saturday morning (30th August) when I experienced a sharp pain in my arm. I thought nothing of it and continued with my activities. I wasn't doing anything much, only showering. As the day went on into evening the muscle at the middle of my arm in front of my elbow (I can't exactly say if it's the inside or outside, seems to be both) felt a lot fatter than that of my left as if there was a lot more mass there. It also started to feel very heavy.
Again, thought nothing of it as my right arm is my dominant arm plus my GP is out of hours during the weekend and where we live isn't exactly local to go to a walk-in centre. It was only when it was Sunday morning that the heaviness got worse and when I tried to use my arm I was finding that I had to put in a little more effort. Today (Monday 2 September) I'm now getting a numb sensation along the skin in the area.
I don't understand what's going on. The area affected isn't red and because I have small arms doesn't look swollen. It's only when I touch/palpate the area that underneath feels quite thick/boggy. The doctor is already monitoring me for my hypothyroidism and isn't expecting to see me until a couple more months for a follow-up as my meds have been increased since. Should I seek advice from my doctor as they could see this as a worsening of the hypothyroidism?
Any help is greatly appreciated.
Thanks xx