shoulder pain and flushing sensation with hypothyroid

[bentley68]

I have had a goiter for several years, and have had a ultrasound done a few times to check it. After getting established with a new PCP last year, she ordered a ultrasound, but didn't check my levels. The ultrasound stated Hashimotos Thyroiditis. I recieved a call from the nurse and was told the scan was fine.. For the past several years I have had several symptoms that I just thought were related to aging (I am 41), excessively cold all the time, constant diet to maintain weight, hair dry and brittle. In early March I started having a lump in my throat, it doesn't impair my swallowing, however it is constant. In mid March while on a family vacation, I had a episode that was an intense flushing sensation throughout my body lasting for a few hours, and returning periodically ( not as intense as the first). I was on a cruise and saw the ship doctor, an EKG was performed that was normal. The doctor said it was anxiety / panic attack, despite my insistance that I had never had a problem with anxiety and panic before. After returning home, I was seen by my PCP, she agreed with the cruise Doctor and encouraged me to start an SSRI. I started the SSRI, however the symptoms did not go away. I had a total hysterectomy in June due to vericose veins around my ovaries. The constant lump in my throat, trouble staying focused, trouble wearing my contacts, numbness and tingling in the lower part of my face worse around my mouth. Pain between my shoulders, have just gotten worse. I have gained 25lbs despite the constant diet that has been working for me for the past several years,  I finally returned in December back to my PCP and begged for lab work on my thyroid. At this point i felt like i was losing my mind and it WAS / IS becoming an anxiety issue. My lab came back and my TSH was 15.98, my T4 is 0.80. The nurse called me and said she was calling me in Synthroid 0.05 and I would need to get my labs rechecked in 6 weeks.. I have been on the meds for 3 weeks and while some of the symptoms may be a little better, some are worse.. I have tried to get an appointment with an endocrinologist but it will be March or April before I can get in (2-3 months).. Most of the symptoms I can deal with and have been for a long time, but the lump in my throat, pain between my shoulders, tingling around my mouth and flushing sensations (feels like I am getting CT contrast) all throughout my body is driving me crazy!!  Please any suggestions or support would be greatly appreciated.


This discussion is related to Hypothyroidism and Pain.

[KellyinSeattle]

Does the flushing go away after you are on the medication for a while?  I have been to the er twice in the last two weeks. they ruled out heart with a stress and echo and ekg.  they they tested TSH,  It was at 9.5 with normal being .5-4.2 range.  The general practitioner increased my generic-synthroid from 125mcg to 150mcg.  I have had horible flushing and shortness of breath upon light exertion.  I am not sure my GP knows anything about T3 and t4 meds.  I am wondering whether I really needed a T3 med instead of an increase in the T4 med.
What is a TT?

[ShopOwner]

I feel your pain, I have suffered for three years with this burning/flushing sensation and the feeling that I'm have a heart attack.  I'm 39 yrs old and had a TT in Aug of 09.  Every time my endo increases or add a thyroid medication I have these horrible symptoms.  I hope you feel better soon.  

[KellyinSeattle]

Hi,
I have had my thyroid dosage increased recently and am getting flushing all the time especially when I eat.  I am wondering if you ever resolved your flushing issues?
Thanks

[LazyMoose]

"The ultrasound stated Hashimotos Thyroiditis. I recieved a call from the nurse and was told the scan was fine." - looks like your medical care started out on a confusing rocky road! Many have been there.

Did you later have the antibody testing to confirm Hoshimotos hypo thyroid? You need to.

Your 'flushing' sensations are common hypo symptoms with related hot flashes, sweats .

Many hoshi people have shoulder pain and muscle pain in general. Proper med levels need to be first achieved before moving on to other causes. Fell free to post any newer labs with ref ranges for some member insight. Did they test free T3? Your tsh based on any US lab looks very hypo. Where are you?

THEN.............:Your on T4 meds, you might need T3, and many here use multi vits, magnessium, vit D, potassium, calcium, some others as well.

If your endo is always busy, you don't need an endo to perscribe the popular T4 meds your on. And if you have insurance, its possible to make a lab appointment base on you having symptoms, then the doctor can adjust med dosing with out seeing you in person. Very common.