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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.



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1756321 tn?1547095325
Magnesium is essential to relax muscles. Calcium contracts, magnesium relaxes. This essential mineral is often deficient in thyroid patients.
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