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Suffer From Sore Legs, Tight Calf Muscle. Taking Carbimazole For Thyroid Problem. Medication Side Effects?
HI I have overactive nodular thyroid problem (HAD THYROID PROBLEM FOR 10YEARS) BUT FOR THE PAST 4MONTHS I HAVE BEEN ON 40MG CARBIMAZOLE AS LEVELS WENT REALLY HIGH 100. SINCE THE LAST FEW WEEKS I HAVE BEEN SUFFERING WITH VERY PAINFUL TIGHT CALF ON LEFT LEG & BOTH KNEES & LEGS ARE SORE ESPECIALLY AT THE BACK BUT WHEN WALKING IT FEELS LIKE TOP OF LEFTCALF MUSCLE RIPPING STOPS ME FROM WALKING ANY DISTANCE. aNY CONNECTION WITH MEDS.
Tue, 26 Mar 2013
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I do understand that you had been treated for hyperthyroidism with carbimazole. When you treat a overactive thyroid, there is a possibility your thyroid can become underactive. Your symptoms seems to be underactive thyroid than due to medication. I would prefer to check your thyroid blood test and titrate the medication accordingly
I do understand that you had been treated for hyperthyroidism with carbimazole. When you treat a overactive thyroid, there is a possibility your thyroid can become underactive. Your symptoms seems to be underactive thyroid than due to medication. I would prefer to check your thyroid blood test and titrate the medication accordingly
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