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[Fox78]

Hello to all

I was hoping for some general advice

Diagnosed with under active thyroid 18 months ago which since starting treatment I remain feeling less than 100% even though my bloods are what’s classed as normal

I also have Polycystic ovarian syndrome diagnosed just over six months ago

I currently take 100 t4 and 20 t3 plus 1000mg metformin for pcos

I have just started with t3 and I have also been prescribed low dose naltrexone upto 4.5mg per day by a private go

I also take 30mg propranolol for anxiety and heart racing

A lot of my symptoms I was putting down to thyroid but I’m actually starting to wonder if I could have fibromyalgia?

I have terrible neck and back and shoulder pain which cause headaches this varies in how bad the pain is but is there most days I saw a physio last year who said it was a trapped nerve but the pain seems to stretch across the whole of my shoulders accompanied by the following which some days are worse than others-

Lower back pain

Weak muscles in legs and arms struggle to walk upstairs some days

No energy

Crushing fatigue

Abdominal issues gas bloating wind ibs type symptoms

Sensitive to sunlight

Itchy skin

Air hunger

Heart palpitations

Cold hands and feet

Brain fog

Dizzy

Anxiety

Low mood

No libido

Weight gain around the middle

Sleeping for 10-12 hours per day if I could I’d sleep longer

I am 40 and I feel somedays like I am 90 I used to be active full of life and energy and involved in so many things but I feel I just don’t have a life anymore

I have suffered lots of stress the past few years with the death of my father and other major life events and combined with not feeling right with my thyroid I’m really not sure what is going on!

I’ve had various bloods and others tests like ecgs which are always normal

I am not completely sure if all my symptoms match fibromyalgia but appreciate any advice

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Hi

It could well be fibromyalgia

Have you had a full blood count done? This could be your next step. I have various conditions that give me pain etc. Your GP needs to try and do something to ease your symptoms. Please take care. Love and hugs Lynne xxxx

[Fox78 in reply to Hidden]

Hi Lynne

I’ve had a few FBC’s done most recent was all clear

Would it show up on here If I did have it?

Katy x

[Hidden in reply to Fox78]

Hi

Could your Dr not refer you to a rheumatologist, mine diagnosed me with fibromyalgia. Good luck. Love and hugs Lynne xxxx

[Fox78 in reply to Hidden]

I will ask the question

Thank you for your help

Take care xx

[Hidden in reply to Fox78]

You and welcome

Thank you, you too. Love and hugs Lynne xxxx

[YASMINTINA FMA UK Volunteer]

healthunlocked.com/fibromya..., hello there I would go back to your doctor and if he/she is not making a diagnosis ask to be referred to a rheumatologist, I will also ask to look at your pain meds in the meantime as you are certainly going through a lot. You tick a lot of symtoms of fibro so getting a diagnosis one way or the other will give you the much needed answers you need. Sorry to hear about your dad it is really sad for us and does take awhile to come to terms with our loss. I’ve posted a link above if you would like to lock your posts, this will give you more privacy and only our community can see. Xx

[Fox78 in reply to YASMINTINA]

Hi there

Thank you for the advice yes I will go back to see my GP

Thank you xx

[YASMINTINA FMA UK Volunteer in reply to Fox78]

healthunlocked.com/fibromya..., hi again meant to say if you would like to lock your posts I’ve posted this link for you , only our community will see, take care x

[Fox78 in reply to YASMINTINA]

Thank you for this I will take a look at how to do it

I am on other forums too I post quite a lot on thyroid xx