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Cramp

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pauline09786
pauline09786

I had a terrible episode with cramp in my right calf on awakening this morning, it was really very painful. Does anyone think this could be connected to my hypothyroidism?

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  • terry74787
    terry74787 pauline09786

    Posted

    I had the same problem! Crippling cramps that wouldn't stop from walking them off. Awful. I started taking a potassium pill and a couple of sips of tonic water before bed. I also started taking 32.5 mg more Westhroid. Not sure what did what but they stopped. I do think I was under medicated.
    • pauline09786
      pauline09786 terry74787

      Posted

      Thank you for the tips, most grateful, it seems I need to up my intake of potassium I think.
  • shellyC19
    shellyC19 pauline09786

    Posted

    Hello Pauline:

    My name  Shelly and I am a nurse in the USA and I have Hashimoto's thyroid disease since 1987.

    Cramps can come from Hypothyroidism and also from low potassium & magnesium and Vit D.  levels.  Also muscle atrophy which can happen in older people.

    So take a good multivitamin with iron as helps to have good levels of vitamins and minerals.

    I hope this helps,

    Shelly

    • pauline09786
      pauline09786 shellyC19

      Posted

      Thanks Shelly I will up my potassium and all other vitamins, 

      from Pauline in the uk,

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