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What Causes Tightness In Chest Along With Panic Attacks Post Thyroidectomy?

Hi, I have been suffering with my chest for quite a while now, 2 years ago I had a total thyroidectomy and since this I have suffered panic attacks. I had my last attack months ago but still my chest is tight when breathing and sometimes I feel I can t get enough air in my lungs. I am startled very easily during the night which can sometimes trigger a panic attack. Does anyone know what could be wrong? I have also been suffering with really bad tiredness to which I ve had blood tests and iron levels and vitamin b12 is normal however, my folic acid is low. Thanks
Mon, 29 Feb 2016
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Dear,
Welcome to HCM
We understand your concerns

I went through your details. A thyroidectomy is an operation that involves the surgical removal of all or part of the thyroid gland. Surgeons often perform a thyroidectomy when a patient has thyroid cancer or some other condition of the thyroid gland (such as hyperthyroidism) or goiter. In your case, after the surgery the level of TSH must have gone up resulting in panic. I suggest to consult an endocrinologist.

If you require more of my help in this aspect, please use this URL. http://goo.gl/aYW2pR. Make sure that you include every minute detail possible.

Hope this answers your query. Further clarifications are welcome.
Good luck. Take care.
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What Causes Tightness In Chest Along With Panic Attacks Post Thyroidectomy?

Dear, Welcome to HCM We understand your concerns I went through your details. A thyroidectomy is an operation that involves the surgical removal of all or part of the thyroid gland. Surgeons often perform a thyroidectomy when a patient has thyroid cancer or some other condition of the thyroid gland (such as hyperthyroidism) or goiter. In your case, after the surgery the level of TSH must have gone up resulting in panic. I suggest to consult an endocrinologist. If you require more of my help in this aspect, please use this URL. http://goo.gl/aYW2pR. Make sure that you include every minute detail possible. Hope this answers your query. Further clarifications are welcome. Good luck. Take care.