Does anyone have hypothyroidism?? - Fibromyalgia Message Board

innocence · 02-12-2008, 01:31 PM

I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia, but have the classic hypoT symptoms and am seeing an endocrinologist soon. I've read that there is a link between fibro and hypoT. Look up Dr. John Lowe for more info on this. I was just wondering whether anyone here, who's been diagnosed with fibro, has considered having their thyroid checked...or has been diagnosed with hypoT as well.

kirstee · 02-12-2008, 04:26 PM

Hi Innocence:
I have hypothyroidism. This is a common occurrence in FMS patients.

Blessings,
Kirstee

innocence · 02-12-2008, 04:44 PM

Oh, I didn't realise it was that common. Do you have Hashimoto's??

kirstee · 02-13-2008, 03:09 PM

No to Hashimoto's. Just the plain old garden variety Hypothyroidism.

Kirstee

Ishla · 02-13-2008, 03:57 PM

I was dx'd with hypothyroid long before I got the FMS dx. My first doctor wouldn't test me enough to see that my thyroid was messed up, but I knew better because my thyroid gland was swelling. So much so that it was choking me most of the time. I found a new doctor. Now I am taking 175 mcg a day of Synthroid. There's still something a little off about my thyroid because it still periodically swells.. maybe my body isn't converting the T3's right or something... but now I'm actually getting treatment. That's the most important thing to me right now... and I've a long road to trudge before I get everything that's wrong with me fixed, or at least managed.