Awww cleaning my daughters bedroom, finally get a little energy after 5 weeks on my levothyroxine, only to have to stop because my hands just start to cramp. Weird feeling hurt tbh does anyone know wha it can be, they've ached before my wrists mainly though.
Thanks debs
Hi debs79. It could depend on your food intake and if there is no salt, you could be lacking in sodium. I've experienced similiar when not eating well, in fingers, legs at night or toes, so I eat some salted peanuts or a few crisps. It does alleviate the cramp for me, which doesn't happen too often. so it's not medical advice here, just what works for me! All coming down to balanced diet again probably. When I do cook fresh vegetables I always put a little salt in the water. chips are the only thing I add salt to, and as I eat about 8/9 in a small sandwich on quiz night fortnightly thats almost the only time I have them.
The professional foodies, Dieticians who advise on what we should or shouldn't eat aren't always if ever, aware of medical problems. Too many people focus on weight loss only to my mind, rather than health issues.
Finally- on hands and knees, cleaning, clenching cloth or brush tightly, lousy circulation because of that could be the temporary answer!
If none of above applies to you, are you taking other meds, was your thyroid blood test ok, do you know if you are in range or not? If you post results here the Admins will give you good advice on them. Sorry I can't be more positive than that. Hope you can get it sorted x
Hi Sambs, how are you keeping? your probably right about the salt i never have it, since i had my children i just stopped using it i've cut my sugars down from 2 in my cuppa to half in 5 weeks. But the pain its crazy having trouble walking today my legs are like led, still pains in my hands feel like 90 
xx
Hi Debs,
I got frequent cramps in my hands (and in my legs and feet) a few months ago when my GP reduced my levothyroxine because my TSH was suppressed. (I've since learned from this forum that we should NEVER let them do that on TSH alone.) Cramp IS a listed symptom of hypothyroidism. Anyway, since then I've been treated by Dr Peatfield who added a thyroid glandular to my levo, and I no longer have the problem. So I would suggest that perhaps you are due a further increase in your dose - presumably you're being monitored and will be having another blood test soon?
Hope you get it sorted soon.
Hi Val,
Im still not to grips with all the symptons, never even heard of underactive thyroid until my blood test came back, my next blood test is due next week.
I just dont know whats going to happen next, and everyone around me just think im lazy moody and misreable
I use to be so bubbly im totally diffrent person xx
Hi Debs,
I'm sorry you're feeling so bewildered at the moment, and it's hard when the people around you don't believe in your illness, but you'll find this forum a lifeline of support and good advice, and when you get to the right level of treatment you will feel much better. It is a gradual process though, as levothyroxine can only be increased by 25 mcg increments in order to give time for the body to adjust. This is the reason for the regular blood tests to monitor the situation and titrate the dose.
In case you haven't received advice on the next blood test, the administrators on this forum advise getting an appointment early in the morning (as TSH levels fall during the day), and don't eat breakfast beforehand - you can drink water. Don't take that day's levothyroxine until afterwards. This way you'll get a more accurate result. Ask for a print-out of your results - you are entitled - and post them on the forum so that knowledgeable people can explain what they mean and advise you on treatment. Most GPs know little about hypothyroidism and just treat according to the BMA's guidelines, which are inadequate and too simplistic, hence the need for forums like this. You may be luckier with yours, I hope, but if not, this forum will help you optimise your chances of getting well. Meanwhile remember there is light at the end of the tunnel and we're all here to help and support each other.
Take care,
Val
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