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emily52713
emily52713

Okay, so I have Hashimoto's thyroiditis and I'm currently taking 75 micrograms levothyroxine. However just recently I have been worried about thyroid cancer as I have a lump in my throat feeling which I've had for a while which was put down to anxiety. I cannot feel any lumps and haven't had any ultrasound scans or anything and my doctor isn't concerned about the deep pain in one of my legs so I feel slightly lost.

What is the chance that someone with hashimotos could develop thyroid cancer because I'm worried that I could have it and it could be too late.

Also does anybody know if migraines and hashimotos are linked? I'm not sure if I've asked this before but I get migraines quite regular.

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    shellyC19 emily52713

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    Hello Emily:

    I am an RN -Nurse and live in the USA.  I was diagnosed with Hashimoto's at 27 and I am 54 now.  Thyroid cancer can happen to anyone.  Lumps or nodules are common to happen and I have 3 of them.  They usually are bengin and mine are as I had an ultrasound of them.  If you have lumps or nodules -please ask your MD for an ultrasound.  Migranines can be from a number of conditions and also low thyroid.  It should get better once you build a level, it takes 6-8 weeks.  If it does not please ask your doctor for a referal to a Neurologist. I hope this helps. Shelly

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