Limb weakness in Hypothyroidism

[Livy1]

Has anyone else experienced limb weakness? My left arm seems to have lost it's strength which is very frustrating! I do also get numbness and tingling in my hands which I understand is normal hypothyroidism.

[greygoose]

It's also a low B12 problem. So, if I were you, I'd get my B12 checked.

I was losing the use of my right arm a couple of years ago. I got my B12 checked, and it was about 350. Despite the doctor saying that that was 'perfect', I supplemented B12, and my arm got better. Optimal for B12 is 1000.

[Livy1 in reply to greygoose]

Thank you 'greygoose'. I think I will ask my GP for a B12 test, thank you again for your advice.

[greygoose in reply to Livy1]

You're welcome. Let us know the result.

[Rennixon]

Livy1 - just posted my experience which may be of interest to you

Rx

[Livy1 in reply to Rennixon]

Sorry Rennixon on I am having trouble finding your reply. Please could you re-post? Thank you Livy1

[Rennixon]

No worries, just click on my name & look through my posts, latest one is "Ouch! Steroid injection in my shoulder"😊

[judburke]

Have you had ferritin checked too? Muscle weakness and aches can be symptoms of low ferritin. If you get it tested put the results and ranges on here - A level at the bottom of the range is too low for most people to feel well