hmmm! this thread is making me think.

I have been having neck pain like crazy. I have hypo (low) thryroid. While is is mostly the back of my neck and down shoulders causing arm weakness.

The xrays, MRI and ultrsound confirm some osteo-arthritis in my cervical spine, I wonder if thryroid is compounding the problem. Throat often hurts, especially after singing. A muscular kind of hurt not sore throat feeling. Also wake several times a night, experiencing palpitations but not in chest. I hear them in my head and can see them like strobing (even see the veins in my eyes when the strobing happens). And an uncomfortable full feeling from my neck up through face and head. I think it has to do with pressure on front of my neck when I sleep.

My GP gave me meds for reflux. I don't have reflux. I told him. I had it in my 30s and I know what it feels like. But he was convinced the antacid would help, but it only gave me headache.

While my voice has gone lower and huskier with the thyroid I am not fussed. I like it. And yesterday, I was singing along with Loreena McKennitt, to see if I still could reach the upper range. Got through 3 CDs before neck started paining me muscularly. And was able to sing in Odetta range immediately after no problem.

So I would say, keep chin up (literally and figuratively). Rest when you need too. Check out your sleeping position and possibility of post nasal drip and stuff. Also keep your body hydrated. Are you getting enough fluids?