Seven years ago I was dx with hyperthyroidism and Grave's disease. Many changes took place with my symptoms i.e. had to get glasses due to vision difficulties, eyes permanently changed appearance although the bulging has subsided, and a strange bilateral deformity of my 2nd and 3rd toes that almost turn sideways toward the great toes.
This started with the thyroid disease in that I had a lot of burning and pain in the forefront of my foot. During the course of my thyroid symptoms before it was regulated, I experienced significant muscle weakness. I found I could not climb up the ladder steps to get out of a pool, step up into a van, trouble climbing stairs etc. In the upper limbs I had difficulty carrying things and lifting my arms above my shoulders. Of course these symptoms improved with medication for the thyroid and after a year it eventually was under control. To date, my thyroid has remained in the therapeutic range even though I experience symptoms of hypo now.
I have been to my own doctor and 2 orthopedic surgeons regarding my toes and the pain. They have all stated that they have never seen anything like this and are at a loss as to what to do. X-rays did show a collapsed metatarsal arch. My question is, could the general weakness in muscles I experienced with thyroid have caused the collapse of the arch and subsequently the toes turning horizontally towards the big toes and if so, is there a solution? I am very self conscious of the appearance as I once had what you could call 'pretty feet'. They are now extremely odd looking feet. Even hammertoes would look better than this.
Thank you,
Colleen