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  • Anonymous
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    March 13, 1997 at 10:50 pm
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    #1056590

    My glands are swollen & I have the worst sore throat..
    I hope it’s not strep throat..
    I tend to get sore throats whenever I’m hypo & run down – like today!
    Ughhh..
    Julie.

    Anonymous
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    June 15, 1997 at 11:43 pm
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    #1163827

    Is anyone experiencing sore throats.No fever,cold,just a sore throat?

    Anonymous
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    February 18, 1998 at 11:44 pm
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    #1163828

    Has anyone reading the posts ever had a severe sore throat after they started taking tapazole?

    I had been taking tapazole for about 3 1/2 weeks when I developed a very bad sore throat. I also had had some minor itching and rash. The sore throat is being treated by my MD but have not called the endo. May call him tomorrow.

    Taking 30mg of tapazole per day. Any help would be appreciated.

    Anonymous
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    February 19, 1998 at 3:55 am
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    #1163829

    Dear Tom,

    I’m taking Tapazole since september 97′, had sudden high fever and sore throat towards the end of October and went to ER (as MD and Endo adviced) they checked white blood cells count did some other blood works and nothing was wrong, gave me anyways antibiotics that I took together with a lot of vitamin C in a couple of days I was as good as new. Then I got a strong cold while in Italy (my homeland) just took really a lot of vitamin C (5 to 10grs/day) and I got rid of it in a few days. This is my experience till now, I can only suggest that you get your white blood cells count tested and may be the thyroid hormones too. I’m a military spouse so run to hospital whenever they told me I should, I get also doublechecked in Italy (where health care is provided by the government almost for free!!!!) and will see a “super” endo in Switzerland in March. I keep taking a lot of vitamin C and trying to stay away as much as possible from crowded and “germsfull” locations (except for airplanes……. sigh!!!!!)

    I wish you well and excuse me for spelling errors.

    Cristina

    Anonymous
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    February 19, 1998 at 6:52 am
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    #1163830

    A severe sore throat is one of the listed “adverse side-effects” of the antithyroid drugs. The ATDs can lower the resistance to infection in some people, and any severe sore throat MAY be a warning sign of this. Your endo needs to know.

    Good luck.

    Bobbi

    Anonymous
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    March 4, 1998 at 12:54 pm
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    #1163831

    has anyone ever heard of a sore throat being a symptom of hypert or thyroiditis?

    Anonymous
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    March 4, 1998 at 2:08 pm
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    #1163832

    Dear Connie
    Yes I had a sore throat alot of the time before I even knew I was Hyper,but you know I was also hoarse alot before I knew I was even sick with graves and thyroid problems.Hope this helps,and have a good night everyone.

    Anonymous
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    March 5, 1998 at 9:56 am
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    #1163833

    has anyone ever heard of thyroiditis or hyperthyroid causing a sore throat?

    Anonymous
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    March 5, 1998 at 11:12 am
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    #1163834

    Connie, I don’t know the answer to this but would reason if thyroid is enlarged and pressing on your throat, it could cause soreness. Also common after RAI. Hope this helps.

    JAN

    Anonymous
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    March 5, 1998 at 11:59 am
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    #1163835

    I don’t know about the hyperthyroid part, Connie, but the books I have do mention “soreness” in the throat area in relation to thyroiditis. The infection that causes thyroiditis causes the thyroid to become inflammed, and I guess swollen.

    Bobbi

    Anonymous
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    May 14, 1998 at 11:33 am
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    #1163836

    I’ve been on tapazole for 7 days now, and have had a sore
    throat for 5 days. I know it says on the warnings to stop taking
    it if you develop a sore throat, but my understanding is that the concern
    there is tapazole can suppress the immune system, and I’m not quite
    believing it could be so suppressed this quickly. My question is
    am I being foolish in waiting-I’ve taken echinachea as I have always
    done for a sore throat and this time it isn’t working. I’m reluctant
    to call my endo, who’s an hour and a half away and I’ve only
    met once, and am tempted to wait a few more days. Input?
    Thanks again-

    Anonymous
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    May 14, 1998 at 12:39 pm
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    #1163837

    Linda,
    The most potentially serious (and possibly life-threatening)
    side effect of Tapazole is something called agranulocytosis
    in which your which blood cells (key component of the
    immune system) start disappearing from your body. I was
    told that if I develop certain symptoms like fever, sore throat,
    or mouth ulcers then I need to go to the ER immediately to have my white count checked. Fortunately, agranulocytosis is rare and usually reversible. If you have a fever and a sore throat then I would definately
    call your Endo and get his/her opinion. If you can’t reach
    them personally, I would head to a local ER for some blood work.
    Better safe than sorry.
    George

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