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What Causes Pain In The Joints While Suffering From Hypothyroidism?

Hi, my name is Tammy . For about 15 years or more I have suffered with wide spread pain. I have had a low back fusion and recently a neck fusion. My joints ache most of the time. I have hypothyroidism also. My general doctor believes that I have fibromyalgia.oh and many migraines and neuralgia! What do you think?
Mon, 15 Oct 2018
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Hello,

You should see a rheumatologist to get a proper diagnosis .
As wide spread pains in joints or muscles may be rheumatoid arthritis or polymyalgia rheumatica.

Hope I have answered your query.
Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Varinder Joshi
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What Causes Pain In The Joints While Suffering From Hypothyroidism?

Hello, You should see a rheumatologist to get a proper diagnosis . As wide spread pains in joints or muscles may be rheumatoid arthritis or polymyalgia rheumatica. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Varinder Joshi