Low core temperature could be the cause of fibromyalgia...

[PinkNinja]

I'm not saying that all fibromyalgia patients have a thyroid problem but some most definitely do, which is why I found this article interesting. It seems that core temperature plays a key role in the cause of fibromyalgia and, as we know, hypothyroidism can affect that core temperature. Perhaps this is the missing link between hypothyroidism and fibromyalgia in patients who have both conditions...

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Carolyn

[beaton]

Thanks Carolyn,most interesting.x

[shaws Administrator]

Caroyln, As you say we know hypo lowers core temp and I think Dr Lowe would also agree about core temperature as he stated that fibromyalgia was due to metabolism-impeding factors which must be controlled or eliminated before a patient can significantly improve. (As these links are now archived some of the links within may not work).

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[PinkNinja in reply to shaws]

Thanks for those. I think that even in cases where thyroid is not the cause, body temperature could be. Often fibromyalgia is triggered by a traumatic event. I wonder if this could cause the person to go into some kind of shock, lowering the body temperature in the process. Just thinking...

[shaws Administrator in reply to PinkNinja]

I agree with you Carolyn.

[Tiggertighe]

Hi Carolyn,

Thanks for that interesting article. I was diagnosed with FM about 10 years ago (by a Rheumatologist) and treated with an SSRI. Over the years, my low body temperature has been commented on by many health professionals. I am now struggling with Hashimoto's Hypothyroidism. Doubt it's a coincidence .... x.

[PinkNinja in reply to Tiggertighe]

I'm sorry you've had such a rough time. SSRIs can help for various reasons, including that stated in the article. Another thing that SSRIs do is to increase T3 levels. This can improve the hypothyroidism, and certainly brain function, if levels are just slightly low.

I hope you get the Hashimoto's under control soon. I doubt it's coincidence either...

[Marz]

Have always had a low body temperature. FM diagnosed some 14 years ago - by a Rheumatologist - and Hashimotos diagnosed in 2005. Definite improvement once being treated with T4 and further improvement with T3. Have now hit a low with aches and pains - which I attribute to the drop in temperature outside. Not complaining as I was able to take a yoga class and felt so much better afterwards. Still warm for Crete in October but less than it has been ! Can really sympathise with those living in cooler climes. Don't fancy SSRI's ....

Thank you Carolyn for posting and shaws for the links.....

[PinkNinja in reply to Marz]

No, I wouldn't recommend SSRIs because it's not addressing the problem. This is just why I believe SSRIs work for people with hypothyroidism or fibromyalgia.

I'm not enjoying the reduction in temperature outside either

[helbell]

Interesting. A few years ago, approx. five, I did a Christmas show in Cornwall. Huge industrials tents but the heating set up was a complete balls up. We had to sit there for three days and our temperatures went down and down. By the last day we were actually slowing down with sluggish movement and speech One of the exhibitors said it was getting to our core body temp. Ever since then and during the build up of the 'fibro' symptoms I had the strangest sensations where my innards felt shivery and cold. I would hold my tummy in bed and put heat pads on it to try to get rid of the sensation. Could be coincidence...