I seem to have blow up beyond anything I have ever felt, ankles hurt like heck, walking like someone twice my age! Levo now 100. Help me!!

[Chezp]

[Loobs39]

I am also having big problems with ankle pain and joint pain + cramp - rotten I know so I do sympathise. I am currently on 50 Levo (started on this 14 months ago and not changed) but I have just found out that my Vit D is way too low and my folate and ferritine are also well down so I am starting on supplements in the hope that it may improve things. Have you had all the recommended tests (Vit D, B12 etc.)?

[Southlondon]

Hi Chezp

How long have you been on the thyroxine and what are your levels? I have Hashimotos - no thyroids at all but because I had a heart attack (I am a young 52) my endio can only move me up a dose every 8 weeks or so. When I went up to 75/100 I started to swell and my ankles hurt (still do) and I take water tablets when its really bad and then pee like an elephant for 3 hrs... deep joy.

The endio says it takes time and to be patient. I am drinking a LOT of water and have started the 5:2 diet which in this weather is not hard and I am determined to get back to normal...good luck- Kate

[teon in reply to Southlondon]

hi I just saw my dr abought my feet and ankles when I get out of bed in the mornings it is so painfull I cant walk ,my dr told me its nothing to do with taking my thyroid tablet it called policemans ankle but I asked for water tablets but he wont give me them , did your dr give you your water tablets ,thank you teon ,

[editfmrt in reply to teon]

policeman's ankle or planter fasciitis is common with thyroid disorders. There are lots or articles like this one if you search google:

ezinearticles.com/?Plantar-...

If you have puffy/swollen ankles or feet this is a common symptom of hypothyroidism or under medication. Just a 25 mcg increase of my throxine sorted it for me.

Better to get your thyroid levels optimal for you than take water tablets.

Hope you feel better soon.