Hypothyroidism Support Group
Hypothyroidism is the disease state caused by insufficient production of thyrohormone by the thyroid gland. There are several distinct causes for chronic hypothyroidism, the most common being Hashimoto's thyroiditis and hypothyroidism following radioiodine therapy for hyperthyroidism. Advanced hypothyroidism may cause severe complications, the most serious one of which is...
For the past week, following a possible pinched nerve in my left shoulder, I have had pretty bad pain in my neck, and the front of my neck in particular. It is at the base of my neck and down a bit below into my chest. It doesn't look swollen, but it is painful and it still hurts to turn my neck. I had to panic or be a hypochrondriac all the time, but should I be concerned. It is tender to touch, and overall is making me feel pretty crappy. Is this normal for people with hypothyroidism? By the way, I have had this "disease" for over 20 years, so it isn't new to me, but this scary pain is.
Not sure if this relates to hypo but a pinched nerve will certainly cause those symptoms an can take a couple weeks to ease. Have you tried warm packs on it?
Also, it sure sounds like myofascial pain symptoms as well, the pain is referred from an initial trigger point (in this case in your neck) to other places in your body through your nerve network to secondary and tertiary pain points.... stress does not help this at all, as you are tensing your shoulders and holding your neck tight...
I would not worry unless it continues for at least 2 more weeks, then perhaps see a doc.... hope some heat helps!
I have found Epsom salts to be AMAZING! No need to get in a bathtub up to your neck.... You can make a poltice with the salts and some water. If you have a wet heating pad, you can soak the sponge in the solution.
Hope you feel better soon!