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What Causes Insomnia And Pain With Arthritis Symptoms In Post-menopausal Woman?

Posted on Tue, 17 May 2016

Question: Hi Dr Rynne; I am a 61 year old female who is post menopausal. I am on bioidentical hormones and have a hormone specialist. I consider my self very healthy; I take Vitamin D; turmeric; Rhodiola ect for my health. About a year ago I began having extreme exhaustion. I have some difficulty with sleep, staying asleep all night because of some pain with arthritic symptoms. Have tried to avoid taking NSAIDs but sometimes that is the only thing that helps me get back to sleep. I am at my wits end. My hormone doctor suggested testing my adrenal glands and I will do that. I have had my thyroid tested and take a thyroid med. Please help me think where I need to go to address this. It is becoming very bad, I wake up tired and although I want to swim for excersice I am ususally too tired.

Answered by Dr. Purushottam Neurgaonkar (4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Thyroid test level. Continue with present medicines

Detailed Answer:
Hi, Dr Purushottam Neurgaonkar here. I welcome you to HCM VIRTUAL CLINIC. I have gone through your question, and I think I have understood your concern. I will suggest you the best possible treatment options.

1 ) First of all do not panic.

2 ) I would like to congratulate you for considering yourself healthy and feeling healthy. Because that is the most important aspect of health.

3 ) Your symptoms suggest of low thyroid status, medically known as hypothyroidism.
I would like to know thyroid hormone levels from your reports.

4 ) it's good thing that you are taking thyroid medicines and supplements. I will suggest you to continue the same.

Keep yourself cool, happy and think positive.
All things will be fine in the due course of time.

I hope this answer helps you.

Thanks
Dr Purushottam Neurgaonkar

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee

Follow up: Dr. Purushottam Neurgaonkar (16 hours later)

Hello Dr. Neurgaonkar;
Thanks for the reply. My hormone specialist has me taking Nature-Throid 48.75 mg per day. I am scheduled to do another blood test for hormone and thyroid levels in the next couple of weeks. I will see my doctor again around the end of April or first of May. I have told her of my fatigue each time I have an appointment. Should I ask her to look at my thyroid levels more closely? My regular primary physician does not seem to be able to address this and I trust my hormone specialist to do this.

I will scan my lab reports from my hormone specialist and try to send them to you. Many thanks
XXXXX

Answered by Dr. Purushottam Neurgaonkar (11 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Keep close watch on thyroid reports. Start on supplements

Detailed Answer:
Hello Dear ,

Thanks for appreciating the answer and reverting back.

You are absolutely on track. Please keep close watch on thyroid hormone levels.

Also I will suggest you to take B 12 and Folic acid and Omega 3 supplements on daily and regular basis . You might need prescription for the same.

As you said, you can scan and send your reports if you want once you get the same.

Wish you a great health.

Thanks
Dr Purushottam Neurgaonkar

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D