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Hashimoto's and trigger points, muscle spasms, tension-type headaches
Hi,
I am desperately searching for some answers regarding some awful muscle spasms that sound identical to what others described in this old discussion thread:
http://www.medhelp.org/posts/Thyroid-Cancer-Nodules--Hyperthyroidism/Hashimotos-and-Muscle-tightness/show/263700?forums=forums
My TSH is within normal range, but for the past 2 years, I have had the same constant tension and spastic activity in my neck, shoulders, and back. I have trigger points, and my muscles feel as hard as rocks. The tension varies, but when it's really bad my left shoulder is noticeably higher than my right shoulder; the former is up and back, while the latter is torqued down and forward. The worst part is the headaches, which can be agonizing. I have this constant sensation of pressure on both sides of my head, as if there is a vise squeezing me, but at its worst, the pain can be 10 of 10. I've done trigger point injections, a shoebox full of various medications, and even Botox--all to no avail. I'm at my wit's end. Is there a Hashimoto connection to all of this? If so, what can be done about it? Thanks so much for any help you can offer.
This discussion is related to Hashimoto's and Muscle tightness.
I am desperately searching for some answers regarding some awful muscle spasms that sound identical to what others described in this old discussion thread:
http://www.medhelp.org/posts/Thyroid-Cancer-Nodules--Hyperthyroidism/Hashimotos-and-Muscle-tightness/show/263700?forums=forums
My TSH is within normal range, but for the past 2 years, I have had the same constant tension and spastic activity in my neck, shoulders, and back. I have trigger points, and my muscles feel as hard as rocks. The tension varies, but when it's really bad my left shoulder is noticeably higher than my right shoulder; the former is up and back, while the latter is torqued down and forward. The worst part is the headaches, which can be agonizing. I have this constant sensation of pressure on both sides of my head, as if there is a vise squeezing me, but at its worst, the pain can be 10 of 10. I've done trigger point injections, a shoebox full of various medications, and even Botox--all to no avail. I'm at my wit's end. Is there a Hashimoto connection to all of this? If so, what can be done about it? Thanks so much for any help you can offer.
This discussion is related to Hashimoto's and Muscle tightness.
Hashi has many odd symptoms that not everyone gets. Or yours could be something else entirely different thats what I'm saying. Best to make your own post on that subject to get more comments.
"head pressure" - does not sound like a muscle problem from Hashimoto, but another symptom.
ok, it is more like head pressure, like its going to pop, prob right about the Fibro/hashi, better not be a tumor.
brain squeeze...........???
- No.
Muscle tension from shoulders can spread to my neck and then the base of my head If I dont stop it at the sore shoulder phase.
All muscles are connected with facsia tissue, if not delt with promptly - where you feel the pain might not nessesarily be where it started. This is thought to be how fibromyalgia all over body pain is created. The trick is to be proactive after exercise and eliminate its spreading. Doing nothing in these cases usually results in worse pain and stiffness. I was one DX'd with fibro, but dont believe it (its a name for symptoms of unknown causes). I have Hashimoto, which can be proven, and T3 does help, but not eliminate bady pain.
- No.
Muscle tension from shoulders can spread to my neck and then the base of my head If I dont stop it at the sore shoulder phase.
All muscles are connected with facsia tissue, if not delt with promptly - where you feel the pain might not nessesarily be where it started. This is thought to be how fibromyalgia all over body pain is created. The trick is to be proactive after exercise and eliminate its spreading. Doing nothing in these cases usually results in worse pain and stiffness. I was one DX'd with fibro, but dont believe it (its a name for symptoms of unknown causes). I have Hashimoto, which can be proven, and T3 does help, but not eliminate bady pain.
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