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What Causes Numbness In Hand While Discontinuing Thyroid Medicines?

I stopped taking my thyroid medicines about 6 weeks ago . now i have numbness in my 9left Hand ) only the longest and ring finger. Could it be that my thryiod is so low thats why iam having issues? also it feels numb all the time , and i am more clumsy. But if i stick my finger i do feel it! !!
Fri, 1 Apr 2016
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Hello,
I can understand your concern and it is a pleasure to give you some more information.
I would like to inform you that hypothyroidism in general is a chronic disease and i can not understand why did you stop the treatment?
Regarding your concern, hypothyroidism may cause swelling of the hands which may compress the nerves and as a result you feel numbness.
I would suggest you to restart the treatment of the hypothyroidism, and if after 2 months the symptoms persist, you should consult a neurologist to rule out a tunnel carpal syndrome.
Please do not hesitate for further questions.
Wishing you good health.

Best regards,
Dr.Mirjeta
Be
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What Causes Numbness In Hand While Discontinuing Thyroid Medicines?

Hello, I can understand your concern and it is a pleasure to give you some more information. I would like to inform you that hypothyroidism in general is a chronic disease and i can not understand why did you stop the treatment? Regarding your concern, hypothyroidism may cause swelling of the hands which may compress the nerves and as a result you feel numbness. I would suggest you to restart the treatment of the hypothyroidism, and if after 2 months the symptoms persist, you should consult a neurologist to rule out a tunnel carpal syndrome. Please do not hesitate for further questions. Wishing you good health. Best regards, Dr.Mirjeta Be