Can Hypothyroidism Cause Fatigue And Weakness In The Legs And Arms?

Posted on Tue, 8 Aug 2017

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Question : Hi I am a 61yr old female and Ive been recently diagnosed with Hypothyroidism 206 free t3 blood test.
Ive started Thyroid Medicine and stopped it due to severe weakness in my legs I mean afeeling of carrying Heavy Lead it was aweful , However that isnt near as bad now that I stopped the meds and I still have fatique
and some weakness in legs and arms . Also had a complete metabolic panel of tests and others for anemia , B12 and everything is okay. I do suffer from periodic flares from Fibromyalgia and Depression and Anxiety
At my wits end Cannot find the Problem

Ipaid for Information and it was submitted Where is the answer for my Questions to the Doctor ?

Answered by Dr. Mirjeta Guni (40 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Hypothyroidism should be corrected:

Detailed Answer:
Hello and thank you for asking!
I have gone carefully through your concern.
I think the symptoms (fatigue and weakness) is due to hypothyroidism and it should be corrected.
Depression is also worsened in hypothyroidism.
I would suggest to try levothyroxine for hypothyroidism as nature thyroid didn't help.
The dose will depend on TSH level and your weight.
So, discuss with your treating physician about levothyroxin.
Hope the information will help.
Kind regards,
Dr.Mirjeta

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