Synthroid neuropathy

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Avatar f tn I was diagnosed with Hashimotos a year ago and have been gradually upping my dose of Synthroid since then because I have angina and can't take a big dose yet. I have started to get Neuropathy in my feet and my heels burn also. Is this Thyroid related? My doctor says yes, but I wanted to check with this forum and see if anyone has that with their Thyroid condition. I also have red and burning knees and feet. Does anyone else have this?
Avatar m tn i have been taking with water and 2 tramadol for neuropathy..after taking, i immediately down 2- cups of coffee..all this time labs were great and still are.i am off tramadol now 2 wks i think lol..i am experiencing brain fog and fatigue whereas before i didnt..i belienow i am wondering if i should just cut my dose in half and take as before ,or should i do the same at nite. or should i continue .088 and go to nitetime dose.i believe withdrawals are over......went to dr today ..
Avatar n tn I am hoping to get a bit of advice: I was diagnosed as severely hypothyroid and hashimotos about 3 months ago after my TSH level was >150. I have been put on 200mcg of Synthroid and it seems to be helping my symptoms a bit. Recently (over the past 2 months) I had noticed some tingling and numbness in my face, hands, feet, arms and legs.
Avatar f tn I did not know that a thyroid problem coutd cause neuropathy. I am on 25 mcg of Synthroid and for the last 4 years have had terrible burning in my thighs and now my feet as well. It has worsented over the years and a yeat ago I was diagnosed with small fiber neuropathy. Three months ago, I read that nerves need vitamin B so I started taking the liquid 5000 mcg of Ultra B-12 a day and the neuropathy has gone away. If I forget to take the B for a day, I know it by night as mild burning returns.
Avatar m tn I have peripheral neuropathy which causes burning under my skin over all my body. I was diagnosed with hypothyroid (which can cause neuropathy) but any time i take medications for it like t3's, Synthroid, or a natural thyroid, it will cause the burning under the skin to get worse so-I can't get better. I have searched online and found many other people who feel this way but no one has an answer.
793305 tn?1493925518 I had already changed my diet and started an exercise program. But the dr. Put me on Metformin. 5 weeks later. Kidneys hurt, neuropathy, never had that before.blood sugar fasting runs 170 to 220, being over 200 alot. I stopped taking it...Dr ticked...Kidneys don't hurt. Neuropathy seems to be lessening....oh gosh I hope. Why did this happen to me?
Avatar f tn You are correct in stating that numbness in the hands can be due to neuropathy. However, the generalized neuropathy (involving most nerves in the body) related to diabetes and several other metabolic and nutritional disorders most often starts in the feet, not the hands. In a diabetic with thyroid disease, numbness in the hands would raise concern for another type of neuropathy: carpal tunnel syndrome. The median nerve can be injured anywhere along its course.
535882 tn?1396576685 I doubt that all of the things you are describing are from anxiety, but anxiety will aggravate any uncomfortable symptoms. When you say a 'bout of peripheral neuropathy', you are suggesting that the neuropathy was temporary-- some 'neuropathies' are permanent, for example diabetic neuropathy causes burning pain that persists indefinately. If you had a 'temporary' neuropathy, then you may have all sorts of symptoms that will fade with time.
Avatar m tn I have peripheral neuropathy which causes intense burning under the skin all over my body. I was diagnosed with a low thyroid (which can cause neuropathy) and have tried a t3, Synthroid, armour, and a natural thyroid, all of which cause the burning under the skin to get worse. I have searched online and found many other people who are affected this way but no one ever figures it out.
Avatar m tn I AM HASHIMOTO HYPO WITH UNDERLYING NEUROPATHY IN FEET.. TAKE .088 SYNTHROID...BEEN HAVING PROBLEM FOR 4 DAYS WHERE WHEN I TAKE MY SYNTHROID MY BP GOES UP T0 150/100 FROM 118/80.. NEVER HAD BP PROBS..I AM TAKIN HYDROXYZINE STARTING YESTERDAY 1-23-13...SEEMS LIKE MAYBE TRAMADOL WAS CANCELLING OUT MY SYNTHROID WHILE I WAS TAKING IT AND NOW , WHEN I TAKE JUST SYNTHROID BP GOES UP FROM NORMAL AT WAKING..
Avatar n tn 08 L which means hyperthyroid. I am currently taking 125 synthroid. So am I hypo, hyper or normal or what? Also, I have restless leg syndrome and peripheral neuropathy. What do you suggest I do?
613290 tn?1220851676 I have weight loss, loss of smell and taste, COPD, Hep.C, Peripheral Neuropathy, Hypothyroid, Sclerosis, Fibromyalgia, MVP, HPV, Acid Reflux, Hyatel Hernia and other illnesses, too many to post. I just got a recent blood test result back and my T4 is elevated. Does anyone know if that could be causing any of the problems I'm having.
Avatar f tn I have had chronic diarrhea for over 4 years recently 1st of july finally got a colonoscopy and the doc found 5 polyps and did a biopsy, results negative, I have excessive sweating to where i am taking up to 4 showers a day and after procedure in july i have swelling in ankles and cramps in legs and heat sensation at bottom of my feet, the heat sensation i have had on and off for about 2 years.
Avatar f tn Thyroid cancer 2002. 2005 radical neck disection 41 nodes removed 10 positive for Pap. carcanoma. And ever since then I have had swelling in my legs. The cancer doctors say it has nothing to do with the Thyroid cancer. P.A.'s and naturopaths say it is being on only Synthroid. An internist told me in fact if I go on Cytomel it will cause the cancer to return. I also have Hep C. Is there anything natural I can do to help stop the pain in my legs? Is ther a cure for this?
Avatar m tn I have been on Synthroid for 6 years now and have not seen any improvement with ED as yet. In fact it seems to me that it has gotten more pronounced over the past few years but that could be due to my age, however I have tried some of the ED meds and found them to have no impact whatsoever. My doc seems to think it is soley duw to my age but I am not sure about that at all.
Avatar f tn Even after months pre and post treatment of Synthroid and prednisone...I am still experiencing severe hair loss. Will my body be able to correct itself soon or do these post problems continue for a while? I'm afraid the autoimmune condition will bring the virus back!! Anyone have any feedback for me? Thanks!
Avatar m tn i discovered that the pills -non prescription , for my neuropathy that i just started taking this morn actually brought my pressure down to normal and has been normal all day...i have ruled out the synthroid for making pressure go up..i think that the withdrawals is the culprit and the neuropathy just adds fuel to the fire....sorry for the ramble.....truly appreciate the good info....
541431 tn?1225894360 t know for sure, but it is possible certain forms of connective tissue disease may be autoimmune. Neuropathy can be a symptom of hypothyoidism. The neuropathy that you are asking about goes a little beyond Hashimoto's symptoms, I think. Most neuropathies associated with thyroid disease are reversible. The lesion is typical damage from hashimoto's. Eventually your thyroid may become so damaged and diseased that it will have to be destroyed. Or maybe not.
1507079 tn?1291513583 Hi people, my question is to anyone who has thyroid problems and has ever been diagnosed with neuropathy. I was diagnosed with hyperthyroid 5 yrs ago and off and on I would get treated for it, I say off and on because I'm uninsured and can't afford testing, medications, and Dr. visits, by the way I can't afford a specialist so I go to my family Dr. who treats me when I can afford to go.
Avatar f tn Since the late 1980's I have been diagnosed as hypothyroid. I have given synthroid and tried armour. I always feel worse when I take the hormones. I am been diagnosed as bipolar since the late 80's. I take 450 mg. of lithium ER, 150 mg of Wellbutrin twice daily, Klonopin 1 mg twice a day for panic attacks and Inderal 2 times a day for panic attacks. In 2001, my weight had ballooned to almost 300 lbs. I had a roux-en-y gastric bypass performed with much success.
428837 tn?1250007204 I reported all this to my doctor, and she agreed to switch my medication. Since then, we have tried Thyrolar, Synthroid and Armour, and I am still having the same symptoms. The most disturbing part of this whole thing is I have now developed muscle weakness and have great difficulty doing exercises I had no problem with before this started.
700950 tn?1228607435 Why is this happening? Does this mean I should increase my Synthroid? Last test a few weeks ago showed a TSH of less than .04 and mid normal T4 and T3. Could another autoimmune disease be causing this?