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Question: Is tingling a symptom of a thyroid problem?
| BbDbPo
- Fri Apr 27, 2007 2:19 pm |
Hello. I'm a 35 year old female. I have been having a few problems lately that my doctors don't seem to have an explanation for. I'm wondering if there is a problem with my thyroid, or something, that they are possibly not seeing. When I looked up the symptoms for Hypothyroidism online, I felt like I was reading a discription of myself, with the exception of brittle hair. My hair is dry, but it's not terribly brittle. My skin is always terribly dry and Itchy. It's also very sensitive to soaps. I'm always exhausted. I feel cold a lot of the time. Up until a couple of years ago, I was always the hot one in a bunch. My menstrual cycle is very heavy for the first 3 days, then it's ok after that. I experience a lot of vaginal dryness and have no sex drive. Also, there are times when I have a slightly green discharge. I had a miscarriage in January, my 3rd one. I have had 4 healthy pregnancies. I've seen my OB/GYN about all of this, and he did a pap/smear and a culture, along with other blood tests because of my symptoms and the miscarriage. He said the results were normal. At this time, I was tested for Diabetes and thyroid disfunction. The doctor said that all test results were normal. I didn't write down the specific numbers. After reading the posts on this forum, I wish I had written the results down. I have also had a lot of gastro- intestinal problems. That doctor did a lot of tests, including a Colonoscopy, and diagnosed me with mild IBS. During an abdominal ultrasound, the doctor discovered that I have a renal cyst. Although it has grown in size over the course of a year, the doctor said that it isn't a problem yet and that I should get it checked in another year. My urine seems to be very acidic. If I don't drink a lot of water, my urine really irritates my skin.
I've been dealing with my symptoms ok until about 3 weeks ago. My hands and feet started tingling about 3 weeks ago. The tingling isn't necessarily a 'pins and needles' type of tingling, as it's not really painful, but it's very prominent and 'loud'. It is very irritating and worrisome. After a few days, the tingling started progressing up my calves. Since then, I find that at times my entire body tingles, including the front of my neck and up onto my face and mouth. I feel like my body is more weak since this started. My knees feel like they are wobbly going down stairs or when bending over to do something. My calves, along with my right knee have been a little swollen, too. Sometimes I feel like I'm trembling, but I can't actually see my body trembling. Also, I'm having pains/ tightness in my muscles of my calves, lower arms, hands, and shoulders. I've been having a hard time falling asleep since this started. I don't sleep well, anyway, and this situation certainly isn't helping matters.
I really don't know which direction to go as far as seeking more medical help, but I know I need help. Do you think this is a thyroid problem, a diabetic problem, or a neurological disorder? And why would my tests come back 'normal' when I have felt 'off' for so long?
Thank you for any advice you can offer.
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| Dr. Chan Lowe
- Sat Apr 28, 2007 4:36 am |
 Your symptoms do sound consistent with Hypothyroidism to some degree. If your TSH was normal it is unlikely that your thyroid is the problem.
You may want to see a rheumatologist as some of your symptoms may also be attributable to various rheumatologic problems.
Also, did your gynecologist test for early menopause? It's less likely but may explain some of your symptoms.
Best wishes. I hope this helps some.
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