neuropathies?

[filbert143]

I've been recently diagnosed with hypothyroid and haven't yet started medication for it.  I've also been experiencing peripheral neuropathies (numbness in foot and hand), pain at night, weakness, etc.  I've read that hypothyroidism can also cause issues such as these.  Anybody else have the same/similar symptoms?  Just wondering if there is something else wrong with me or if it's related.

[filbert143]

Thank you!  I'm off to find your post now too.  :)

[Dina723]

I have those symptoms too. Take a look at my post from a few days ago on this forum....about needing advice about my trip to Mayo Clinic. My neuropathy and other symptoms have led my doctor to refer me there. I have had many tests over the past few months that do not clearly show if it is related to my thyroid condition or if it is something else. I am hopeful the doctors at Mayo will find answers for me. I hope that you can find a deficiency and get a clear cut diagnosis too. My B12 and was actually higher than normal when I had it tested! Good-luck with your tests. I hope you get some answers soon. :))

[filbert143]

I just went in for repeat labs today, after 12 hours of fasting.  Once I get those results, I will post them here and that's when my doctor said we'd "figure out a game plan".  They are also testing for the deficiencies that you mentioned.  So hopefully I'll have more answers in a few days.

[Barb135]

Hypothyroidism does different things to each of us.

Have you had vitamin B12 tested?  Deficiency in B12 can cause the neuropathies you mention.  I have Pernicious Anemia and have to inject B12 on a weekly basis.  Many hypos are also deficient in B12, D, selenium, magnesium and calcium.  You should get your levels for these vitamins/minerals tested.

Do you know if you have Hashimoto's Thyroiditis? Why haven't you started medication for hypo yet? What other symptoms do you have?

If you have a copy of your lab report, please post the results, with reference ranges, and members will try to help assess them.