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hypothyroid and swollen, burning sensation in both ankles
a year ago I had my thyroid ablated. my blood numbers came back perfect for 4 months following ablation.I started to notice discomfort in both ankles, swelling and a sensation of burning. after 4 months I was put on synthroid. my weight gain has been constant, my eating habits are normal. due to pain in ankles it's hard for me to walk distance, or put any pressure on ankles, bending, walking,reaching etc. No pain pill has helped, elevating does not help. I've been to every 'ologist' in the book, and not one of the doctors had a solution. I've taken a zillion blood tests, cardiac tests, vascular tests etc. all came out perfectly fine. Everyone is flummoxed. I am still under the care of my endocrinologist. I'm taking synthroid 150, and cytomel. recently I have been diagnosed with pernicious anemia, so I'm on B12(2000 a day) and Vit. D (2000 a day) My weight is off the charts, and my ankles are still swollen and burning. Is there anyone out there that has these symptoms? I'll keep the weight if I can just get rid of the pain in my ankles and lead a normal walking life. HELP PLEASE
So, I take it that it's helping quite a bit? What about plain, old osteo arthritis?
Had right ankle done, Very uncomfortable, like last time.just sitting it out.Dr. Said if I continue to feel better & pain, burning doesn't return I can get shots every 4 months. Still don't know what it is, but know more what it isn't from bloodwork, definitely not RA, whew!
Perhaps he did leave part of the needle...next time you go in he'll be able to tell you EXACTLY what's causing the pain and swelling! LOL
You're right...it's not worth going to jail over...although the medical care is free there.
Hope you feel better once the added insult of the needle goes away.
You're right...it's not worth going to jail over...although the medical care is free there.
Hope you feel better once the added insult of the needle goes away.
He said 2 days to see change, I was uncomfortable from the injection yesterday, today a bit better, but still feels like he left part of the needle in my ankle.
I did mention D, he didn't put too much weight into it, so I backed off and will continue on my own.
Interesting to see results of his ordered blood work, takes a week.
Also glad I'm responding from home, not jail.
I did mention D, he didn't put too much weight into it, so I backed off and will continue on my own.
Interesting to see results of his ordered blood work, takes a week.
Also glad I'm responding from home, not jail.
Excellent....both that he was thorough and still alive.
Did the steroid shot help?
Did you talk to him at all about your vitamin D?
Did the steroid shot help?
Did you talk to him at all about your vitamin D?
Well the rheumatologist lives! He didn't mention the F diagnosis, lucky him.
He listened, asked questions and had me go across the hall to get x-rays of both ankles. Eliminated RA, and arthritis, and any bone defect. All great news.
He said he could give me stronger pain meds, or high powered anti-inflammatory meds, or, which I opted for, a quicker acting steroid shot. Only did left ankle, as a test.
He ordered different blood work, after those results maybe MRI to check for stenosis in my back, last and hopefully NOT an EMG,..
He was, I think, quite thorough.
He listened, asked questions and had me go across the hall to get x-rays of both ankles. Eliminated RA, and arthritis, and any bone defect. All great news.
He said he could give me stronger pain meds, or high powered anti-inflammatory meds, or, which I opted for, a quicker acting steroid shot. Only did left ankle, as a test.
He ordered different blood work, after those results maybe MRI to check for stenosis in my back, last and hopefully NOT an EMG,..
He was, I think, quite thorough.
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I'd say your doctor is being ultra-conservative. With a range of 30-100 on D, you have a long way to go to be "toxic" with a result of 31. A range on any test ought to be interpreted as the playing field within which the doctor can adjust meds/supplements, and he should be using the whole playing field.
I hope you have better luck with your rheumy on Monday.
Vitamin D deficiency ofen goes hand-in-hand with hypo. Maybe it's just that once hypo, vitamin D (among other things) has to be a little higher in the range than for healthier people.