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Suggest Treatment For Hip And Back Pain With Anxiety While On Citalopram And Levothyroxine

Posted on Thu, 21 Jan 2016

Question: I have asked about before that I took fosomax and have had terrible side effects for a long time now burning frrom head to toe after taking citilapram and levithyroxine also hip pain and back pain {bone} pain high anxiety issues muscle movement weakness constantly changing have not received answer.burning sensation

Answered by Dr. Prasanna Heijebu (6 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Please provide further information

Detailed Answer:
Hello, Madam.

I can certainly understand your concerns.

I apologize for the delayed response owing to my work schedule.

The generalised burning sensation in your case are directly related to the side effects of FOSOMAX and ESCITALOPRAM.

These side effects are referred to as parasthesias.

Levothyroxine is not associated with such illeffects.

At this point I would like to know since how long have you been taking FOSOMAX and ESCITALOPRAM.

Also, I would like to know the dosage and frequency of these mentioned drugs.

Additionally, I advice you to get a complete thyroid profile to assess the adequacy of levothyroxine treatment.

I can guide you better once I receive your answers.

Thank you.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Prasanna Heijebu (57 minutes later)

I took fosomax 2003 for about a year am not on it since and citalopram about 2 years was having some side effects and stopped 4 months ago with doctors ok since I took first citalopram again had severe burning from head to toe and nausea have not taken any more and still having problems levithyroxine took one had same effect and do not take since . am trying 1st time this a.m. armour 15 mg. 1minutes ago . now feeling slight sensation of burning , nausea starting in head anxiety or dizziness Do not have blood test results will get . citilapram as 40mg. and levothyroxine was 50mcg
have to stop now do not feel well

Answered by Dr. Prasanna Heijebu (24 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Possible Neuropathy

Detailed Answer:
Hello, Madam.

The symptoms could be related to neuropathy.

It is important to get Blood sugar, Hb1ac and serum B12 levels checked.

Armour is not a suitable substitute to levothyroxine.

Get the tests and update me results to determine the future course of action.

Likewise, it is advisable to switch over from Citalopram to Escitalopram under your physician's guidance for minimal side effects.

Post your further queries if any.
Thank you.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar