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Does Thyroid Medication Cause Cramps In The Back And Hip Muscles?
Hi , my daughter , 46 yrs , has been a long time taker of synthroid with continued hair loss. She has agreed with her dr to try amour thyroid 90 mg for about 6 weeks. As far as she can determine this is the only lifstyle change. Shen is now having sever cramping of the back/hip muscle. Is trying muscle reliviers but pain is increasing. Is there a possibility this is caused by the medication change? YYYY@YYYY
Wed, 13 Dec 2017
Hello,
i can understand your concern. Excessive thyroid hormones can lead to restlessness, irritability, palpitations, headaches, sleep problems.
Muscle cramps are not usually associated with them. I would suggest you to get a Free T3, T4 and TSH done to check the levels of thyroid hormones. Kindly consult an orthopedecian for the back ache as this might be due to nerve impingement.
Hope i have answered your query.
Have a nice day
i can understand your concern. Excessive thyroid hormones can lead to restlessness, irritability, palpitations, headaches, sleep problems.
Muscle cramps are not usually associated with them. I would suggest you to get a Free T3, T4 and TSH done to check the levels of thyroid hormones. Kindly consult an orthopedecian for the back ache as this might be due to nerve impingement.
Hope i have answered your query.
Have a nice day
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