I have all the symptoms of hypothyroidism. Plus the above, which I believe is Myxedema.
But still my palliative nurse denies that I have this. I have had another test but I bet I fail that one too. I have vitamin B12 deficiancy diagnosed but they made me have another test for that I wonder why?
Ok, post the results with ranges and somebody here will advise.
Thanks nostoneunturned I will do that
Can I just ask ,, why shiny legs ? Is this another symptom?
Hi it is a symptom of thyroidim . I t causes you to go into a coma I've read
I had 'shiny legs' from the knee downwards about 2 years ago. My skin was flaking so badly in that area it looked like a bad case of dandruff. I thought the shininess came from thinning of the skin due to excess flaking. Doctor just gave me some cream to apply, which didn't stop it flaking, just made it less noticeable. However, since increase in thyroxine it has much improved and although a little dry still no longer shines.
My skin is flaking too . My thighs are shiny too. My doctor gave me cream for that too. I didn't bother it was too much now they are flakey and shiny. I keep failing their abysmal tests.
My shiny legs are due to fluid retention - the skin is pulled that bit tighter.
Sounds blimming nasty , all that to look forward then. Having a total thyrectomy on 24th
I hope your op goes well I will say a prayer for you
I either have really shiney shins/below the knee or really flakey (like super bad dandruff). I didn't realise shiney skin was a problem too? Why do they go shiney?
I don't know why Hayface. I asked someone on here and they said Myxedema. They look awful. Bald shiny and flakey
Interesting. Mine chop and change between the 2, I can't actually remember the time where I've had normal legs??? I find I also get painful stretch marks on my thighs. Sometimes they are itchy and painful, sometimes they're not.
Hi, I've only just found about the shiny legs issue and I've noticed my lower legs (the areas from under my knees to my ankles) are quite shiny but not flaky and my knees sometimes go red at times. I use a lot of moisturisers (Aveeno, E45 and collagen gel) on my skin as it's prone to getting dry/sensitive, do you use anything like that for the time being or is that liable to make the shininess worse?
Hope you get the answers you need soon xxx
I have Aveeno E45 too but I can't bend over any longer to do it. I would certainly not ask someone else to do it for me. My shiny legs arrived overnight so they look awful dry and shiny
Oh gosh, that is terrible. I hope you get it sorted soon. x
I had tests a week ago but I bet they did not give me the correct ones I had a blood test for B12 deficiency even though I know I have that .
Thanks for yours x
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