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Joint Pain With Stiffness, Difficulty Raising Arms. On Medication For Hypothyroidism. Suggest
Hi i am 49 female 5ft 8in ann weigh around 12 stone 11lb. I have taken medication for hypothyroidism since i was 19 and have been checked in the last few months and well on 250mg levotroxine. Around a week ago i started with joint pain in most joints and a little stiffness no swelling....i am having difficulty to raise my arms to brush my hair or to lift bags. Standing up from a low chair is also v painful. Diane
Mon, 10 Jun 2013
Hello,
Thanks for the query to H.C.M. Forum.
The treatment for hypothyroidism is going very well.
This is exact line of treatment for thyroid.
Joint pain ( multiple joints pain ), may be due to ,
Rheumatoid arthritis,
osteomylitis,
gout,
osteoporosis.
Consult a orthopaedic surgeon and get in his opinion as his physical examination will find out the cause of joint pain.
Hope I have answered your query.
If , further any question I will help.
Good luck.
Dr. HET
Thanks for the query to H.C.M. Forum.
The treatment for hypothyroidism is going very well.
This is exact line of treatment for thyroid.
Joint pain ( multiple joints pain ), may be due to ,
Rheumatoid arthritis,
osteomylitis,
gout,
osteoporosis.
Consult a orthopaedic surgeon and get in his opinion as his physical examination will find out the cause of joint pain.
Hope I have answered your query.
If , further any question I will help.
Good luck.
Dr. HET
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