hyperthroid and joint pain.
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Has anyone else had severe joint pain related to hyperthyroid.? I can't close my hands. I am still hyper but think that joint may be something else. I hope it is just the hyperthyroid
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julie76120 jane4469
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My joint pains started when Thyroxine was increased, I firmly believe this is to do with medication, after reducing Thyroxine there was a MASSIVE reduction in joint pain & stiffness, I was also quite breathless. At one point I thought I had Fibromyalgia, as this mimics Hypothyroid disorder, but as you may guess the GP just poo pood this as most of them do not believe that Fibromyalgia is a "real"condition. I am reading Dr Barry Durant-Peatfield - Your Thyroid & how to keep it healthy, would recommend this book & Thyroid UK.
jane4469 julie76120
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michelle64563 jane4469
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Sketchy michelle64563
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Iron should not be taken continuously over a long period of time - so it's wise to see what your iron and ferritin levels are at present. If you are hypothyroid you are likely to have low levels of iron.
Rosalie
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juliemc jane4469
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my doc seems to believe that its one of the symptoms,
it could even be connected to the constant tiredness i get ! x
specie8472 jane4469
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Joint pain from my personal experience is something you can get very badly when the dosage is high-ish. Everyone is different but that’s my experience.
Settling down at a dosage level for you can take time.
If you have a dodgy part of the body, injured joint or whatever it does seem to exacerbate that part even more in my experience, but lowering the dose for me slowly removes the problem, even dropping 12.5mg per day can do the trick, of course in consultation with your doctor always.
Your doctor will understand that your body feelings are the barometer of correct dosage, but, at the same time going to low can be dangerous so it’s important that its done together with understanding for safety and your body indications.
Again we are all different and taking the tablet in the same conditions every day is very important, (read about it) some people may tolerate a wide range without much of a problem and then others can be more sensitive.
You need to decide which is a sensible path to follow to achieve your objectives long term.
Best wishes
michelle64563 jane4469
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charley123 jane4469
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julie77826 jane4469
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I have recently been diagnosed with over active thyroid, I'm being tested for graves, this week. Over the past 4 weeks I've been having severe pain in my left elbow and it's now in my shoulder. I wasn't told that this could happen. My a is all but useless at the minute because it's so painful. Is there anything that will help ?
Sarahjane86 julie77826
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Hi Julie,
I too have an overactive thyroid and Graves' disease with a goitre.
Also experiencing pain in hips, wrists,knees,elbows, hips and feet.
I am also looking for some advice on how to get rid of the pains.
Sorry I can't advise you myself.
It's horrid, effects day to day living.
Hope we can get some good advice on here.
Sarah