pains in upper arms

[leesha]

Hi.
I have recently been suffering from aches and pains in my upper arms and shoulders only.
I only have the pains when i raise my hands, or pick something that is heavy up.

Thanks.

[Gurubhakta]

I have been taking Syntroid for about a year and my THS levels are back to normal.  Still I got a sudden pain in my left upper arm one day.  It just started one morning and has only gotten worse since.  I feel like an invalid and can no longer lift that arm or reach back.  Anything I should know about?  Could it be auto antibodies?
What should I do?

[Gurubhakta]

I too was hypo thyroid and since I am on Syntroid my THS levels are back to normal, but I developed severe pain in my left shoulder and can no longer reach up with my left arm.  I read somewhere that shoulderpain is common amongst those who have a low functioning thyroid...  I wish I knew a solution.  

[GravesGirl]

That's funny leesha, as my levels got more hypo, my pains started. I was fine when I was hyper before meds. I wish I knew what causes this, it seems very common among thyroid patients. Any answer Dr. Lupo?

[bern7475]

I too had severe upper arm and shoulder aches. As my thyroid came within the normal range, I have hypothyroid, the lessened and seem to be going away. Hope that helps.

Bern7475

[Mark Lupo, M.D.]

would test thyroid function (blood test) as thyroid problems can cause muscle weakness - but this may not have anything to do with thyroid.

[GravesGirl]

Do you have Graves? This can make the muscles weak in thighs and upper arms. Are you being treated with meds?