What Causes Pain And Heaviness Around The Neck When On Thyronorm?

Posted on Tue, 1 Apr 2014

Question: Iam 59yrs.old and diabetic for the last 23yrs. And on medication. I have hypothyroidism too for which iam on thyronorm tablets. Of late I can feel some sort of pain, choking and heaviness around my neck, throat while walking. This feeling starts as soon as I start walking May be within 5minutes . Could you please tell me what could be the reason. Anything related to heart condition? Thanks

Answered by Dr. Pavan Kumar Gupta (46 minutes later)

Brief answer...given below Detailed answer... Hello, Thanks for the query. you are right in thinking that this is a heart condition. Your symptoms clearly are pointing towards angina. This is also substantiated by the fact that you had positive TMT 5 years back with partial blockages. Longterm diabetes also results in developing more plaques. You need to consult a cardiologist and get an angiogram done again,which shall reveal the blockage percentage. After angiogram,your cardiologist shall decide about the angioplasty or by pass surgery. I hope it helps,however you may revert to me for any further query. Best of luck Thanks

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Pavan Kumar Gupta (1 hour later)

Thank you very much doctor. As suggested by you I would consult a cardiologist. I would also like to mention that I have cystocele for the last 2 yrs. Uner this condition is it advisable to take up TMT if suggested by the cardiologist. Secondly, is it necessary for me to consult the cardiologist right now or can I wait for some more time, as it is only few months now since I have developed this choking feeling. Thanks

Answered by Dr. Pavan Kumar Gupta (2 hours later)

Hello, I will answer your query one by one. 1st...a patient with cystocele is advised not to lift heavy weights specially over 10 kgs,however there is no harm in walking and doing treadmill exercises and test. 2nd...it is better to consult the cardiologist as early as possible because there is always a danger of a XXXXXXX heart attack,since you already have blocked vessels. Thanks

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Pavan Kumar Gupta (20 hours later)

Hello doc, I have fixed up appointment with the cardiologist for Monday. Thanks for your guidance. One last question doc. Since last one year or so, the body. Mass around my face, neck shoulder specially and all over my body has reduced drastically. I don't think that at this age itself so much reduction is seen. Could you please advise me on this. Thanks

Answered by Dr. Pavan Kumar Gupta (2 hours later)

Hello, The reason for loss of weight can be because of two reasons. 1st....uncontrolled diabetes 2nd....one definitely expects some loss of weight and mass as one gets older. Moreover,you should see that whether your BMI is in correct range or not. if your BMI is in normal range,then There is nothing to worry and you need not do any thing. Some loss of weight is good in diabetics,as it helps in reducing insulin resistance and which in turn helps in better management of blood sugar levels. Thanks

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