muscle myopathy

[a1kinobe]

I had my thyroid removed due to cancer over a decade ago and have increasingly suffered with muscle issues since then, which I now know is called myopathy. My endocrinologist at the time was unfamiliar with muscle issues related to hormones, and most seem to be unfamiliar with that. I originally tried Synthroid and Armour, which did not rk at all for me, and Levoxyl (first name brand, now generic) which I am currently on. I also need to take T3. I have always felt that my body is somehow not getting all of the hormones it needs that the thyroid produces, or that it is not utilizing them well. I know myopathy can occur as a result of hypo or hyperthyroidism, but if I increase OR decrease my dose at all my heart palpitates. My labs are "normal". I am thinking one of the other 'natural' hormones might provide what I'm missing, such as Naturethroid. What do you think and can you recommend anyone who is familiar with hormones and muscle myopathy? I live in Aurora.

[a1kinobe]

I wonder what else could be the cause, since that's exactly when my muscle issues started. Is it possible I just don't process the hormone replacement well? Perhaps I'd do better with bioidentical hormones?

[Mark Lupo, M.D.]

If TSH is normal, then hard to conclude myopathy is thyroid related.  T3 sometimes helps nonspecific muscle symptoms, but you have already tried this.  Would consider looking into other causes as well of myopathy.