Muscle/Tendon Pain with Hypothyroidisn

I'm so grateful to have stummbled onto this blog. I have been fiendishly searching the internet for answers as to why I feel the wayvi do. I've always suspected my thyroid, but after reading so many patient testimonies I am totally convinced and relieved that; one, I'm hypothyroid and two, that for the first time I don't feel alone or crazy. All of these dicussions sound like a mirror of my symptoms. The symptoms that have definitely rendered me almost incapable of most daily activities are the muclscle/joint aches and pain and as one person here described as feeling 100 years old. That is my daily description of myself. The fatigue is ruthless and I struggle just to just about anything. I have good days and on those days I do things that make me like I used to, clean, laundry, basically moving around and the next day I pay for it! It's almost like I can't move. I have an appointment today to see my pcp due to an enlargement in my thyroid and hopefully some relief is offered. I just want to thank all of you for sharing your story, well out story and hopefully someone searching the internet looking for the answers stummbled upon this discussion and finally doesn't feel alone or dismissed anymore! God bless all of you on your road to feeling "normal" again!

I hv been diagnosed with hving thyroid problems and my doctor put me on Levothyroxine I stop taking it for some months now, n hv been experiencing some much joint pain, my shoulders upper back sensitive to cool air pain in my arms

I was dx in 2009 (but quite possibly had it since 95) and I've had to adjust my med and/or dosage I bet 10 times. Unfortunately the body isn't a static thing and what used to work needs tweaks. Currently I'm on 2 g of desiccated thyroid as I need t3 and t4, and my insurance can't get their act together with compounding meds which I was on for a few years. Even the symptoms change into new fun adventures. Currently I'm dealing with muscle pain in my back and shoulder, stiffness in my hip, which got triggered after exercising, and not that particularly vigorous week of it either. It can get overwhelmingly frustrating, especially since my job is physically demanding. Going to see a pain specialist and physical therapy, hoping that puts me back together so I can get on with things. Trying to let go of the thought I'll be a weight lifter and runner again. Anyway no question really, just thanks for listening. It's been a really challenging month.

So, are there any solutions for hypothyroidism? I have heard a lot of complaints, mine are similar

But it seems as if there aren't any solutions. I quit levo due to severe depression which did go away. I weened off thr

Levo which I am glad for that. I do not know what is worse, under active thyroid or other symptoms. I chose no depression. I

Haven't told my PCP and will hold off with that. So, anyone have solutions?

God bless and thanks for your time.

I am 48 years old and was recently diagnosed with hypothyroidism immediately after I was diagnosed I was put on Synthroid and since then I have started experiencing severe joint pain ugly it's mostly at the bottom of my feet in my shoulders and it seems to be the worst when I wake up in the morning I can't even walk so I have to get up and take about eight hundred to a thousand milligrams of ibuprofen between 4 and 5 just to be able to get up and walk and get to work did you ever fun relief or something that worked

I have had so much muscles soreness, pretty much every time i work out.  it's so frustrating...  especially in the traps/shouldar area...  what can i do to make it better?

 

hello,

I have had joint and muscle pain, stiffness, and weakness as well. I have also gained weight for no reason and am so tired all the time. i thought that the pain was wearing me out but now I suspect hypothyroidism.

Just found this site and can't believe so many people have the same aches and pains as I am experiencing I am looking for info on what foods to avoid and what supplements to take to alleviate my pains Right now I feel 100 years old and ache from head to toe.

But so can hyperthyroidism as it affects bones. What are your lab results.

I can help you all. I have severe lower leg pain. There are quite if few issues. First is as thyroid patients, we are severely magnesium deficient. The pain indicates that you need high doses of magnesium citrate. About 800-1200 a day till pain subsides. Also calcium, zinc and vitamin D and iron, b12. Also the pain indicates that your under medicated. I take synthroid and nature thyroid as needed to alleviate symptoms. You have to be careful do you don't over Medicare yourself. I'm not a doctor. This is not medical advice. Only suggestions. Also anti inflammatories help.  I hope this helps someo. 

I understand totally! I was diagnosed 4 years ago. I actually am diagnosed with Graves Disease. After being on Methomasole for 18 months and no changes my doctor decided it was time for me to do the Radioactive Iodine Treatment, which work well for about six months while we tried to regulate my med Levothoroid. I went off of it for 6 weeks a year after treatment, and my levels where still high! You guys keep me in prayer, we are doing round two of the Radioactive Iodine Treatment.