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Having throbbing / pulse pain in lower throat for 3 days. not sick. i do smoke , 36 yr old female with m.s. but i wonder if this is thyroid related. ?

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Dr. Michael Kleerekoper answered

M.s.: Unlikely but have your doctor check your thyroids. Try not to smoke for a few days.

Answered 8/25/2018

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