Underactive thyroid/Numbness

[Wayne39]

I’ve been getting numbness/burning under my foot but just my right foot only. Could this be thyroid related and has anyone else had this?

[Heloise]

It certainly could be, Wayne. All sorts of neuropathies, because metabolism and it's effect on the nervous system, can happen anywhere but usually the extremities are vulnerable. B vitamins are important, especially B6 for circulation. I've just posted a 4 minute workout to help with that.

[Wayne39 in reply to Heloise]

What you suggest then Heloise? I keep reading these things are linked to Diabetes now I'm worried the internet is the worst thing sometimes!

[Heloise in reply to Wayne39]

Don't let it scare you, the body ALWAYS wants to heal. We have found that the brain is implicated with these chronic diseases because of the inflammation. The inflammation is the body's way of trying protect. Bu when it becomes chronic you have to find out what is causing the aggravation. Are your thyroid results acceptable? A tsh of under 2.0 and your FT4 and FT3 in the upper third or quarter in the range the lab uses. Do you think dairy or gluten are messing up your gut? It usually starts there.

Glucose is also a big deal and the highs and lows are difficult for the adrenal glands which are already compromised if your thyroid is low. The adrenals have to make up the difference.

John Bergman on you tube is a real authority on how the nervous system works and our condition is definitely a nervous system problem. Some of the common problems with hypothyroidism are also plantar fasciitis and carpal tunnel syndrome.

You've probably ruled out that it's not something with your footware. Keep posting.

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[Wayne39 in reply to Heloise]

My TSH IS 1.40 I think but this discomfort underneath the arch of my foot and the numbness. I just don't no if that's thyroid or plantar fasciitis.

[Heloise in reply to Wayne39]

If you find a list of low thyroid symptoms I'm sure plantar fasciitis is on it.

Your TSH is fine but it's really your FT3 that is important. FT3 is the part of the hormone (FT4, FT3, FT2, FT1 and calcitonin) that has access to your cells if it isn't being blocked. FT3 has to enter receptors and every cell in your body needs FT3. You have to understand all the symptoms are due to the fact they are not getting enough FT3. This includes your muscles and cartilage. I am guessing your FT3 is not high enough in the range. Certain cofactors are needed to get the T3 where it needs to go. Vitamin D needs to be adequate for T3 to work. Your B12 should be at the top of the range. Here are the lab comparisons if you have your last results.

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[Elisabetho]

Hi Wayne39,

It could be, it could also be low B12. However, it is probably best to get it checked if B12 levels are good and you are optimally medicated.

[Wayne39 in reply to Elisabetho]

Thank you for the reply Elisabetho

My B12 is 599 ng/L

I'm on 125mg thyroxin

what do you class as optimally medicated?

[Elisabetho in reply to Wayne39]

So your B13 is good. Optimally medicated would be when you are more or less symptom free, or at least feeling much better.

[Wayne39 in reply to Elisabetho]

I think my TSH is about 1.43 it was 2.48 before I think.

but I've just upped my dose from 100 that id been on for 6 years to 125. I'm getting this numbing feeling in my feet and I just don't know what it could be. I've never had it before and if its thyroid related I no the DR wont recognize it as this.

I'm thinking how can it be thyroid related as I've been fine for 6 years since I was diagnosed in 2012.

[Elisabetho in reply to Wayne39]

What Heloise is saying is very sensible. I know how worrying numbness can be.

How do you feel otherwise? Fatigue, dry skin, cold?

Pulse rate? Body temperature?

[Wayne39 in reply to Elisabetho]

I feel totally fine other then this numbness in my feet and discomfort underneath the arch of my foot.

[Elisabetho in reply to Wayne39]

Then I doubt it is thyroid related, and you should probably get it checked.

Good luck and hope you feel better 🙂

[Wayne39 in reply to Elisabetho]

I will go to the drs what could it be then diabetes or something that's what I read

[Elisabetho in reply to Wayne39]

I think it is better not to speculate, but be sure your doctor takes you seriously, and gives you an answer.

Some people have neuropathy that give similar symptoms.

[Wayne39 in reply to Elisabetho]

I was thinking I may have neuropathy.

[Clarrisa]

Yes, I developed numbness in my right foot too. It started out on the outer toes. Later on the ball of the right foot too. I found that driving any distances brought it on. I also found out by chance that doing South Korean warm up stretches was preventative. They demonstrate these stretches on U-Tube, but as I was in a class so do not know the link.

It also seems that when my thyroid hormones are best balanced I have no problems with numbness or tingling. My guess is then I have little to no trace edema that has “third spaced” or left one’s general circulation, fostering numbness.

[Wayne39 in reply to Clarrisa]

What do you mean by best balanced and what's right?

[Clarrisa in reply to Wayne39]

By best balanced I meant my TSH was 1 (I am still working on getting a FT3, I’ll spare you the details). Nothing is perfect these days, but I now feel well enough (right) I can’t complain at this time. I think the real proof things are going better is: my yard is almost clean, my house is almost clean, I’m starting to cook more, & I am now completing some bigger deferred projects!

If you follow Heloise’s sound advice & don’t find relief you could ask for a conduction study on your foot, if you are medically inclined. If you are not I’d recommend trying a Alexander Technique session. You’ll need a open mind for that!

[MariLiz]

Hello Wayne, I too have been experiencing numbness in my right foot. It started with the little toe and spread underneath the outer edge of my foot, eventually involving three toes. I have got low B12 and receive injections for that, but this felt different to the pins and needles from low B12. It felt so dead, I felt I could have stuck pins into the numb area and felt nothing!

I saw my GP and she suggested it was a trapped nerve, and that it would gradually get better. It has improved a lot, but it has taken weeks. I do exercises and use a ball to roll under my foot to increase circulation.

I hope your situation will improve too?

Best wishes

MariLiz

[Wayne39 in reply to MariLiz]

Hi MariKLiz

My B12IS 600 so its not that im at a loss

[MariLiz in reply to Wayne39]

This definitely wasn’t B12 related as I’ve been on injections for a few years now. It certainly felt weird. Have you seen a doctor about it? You might get a referral to a neurologist.

[Wayne39 in reply to MariLiz]

I have an Drs apt on Monday I doubt I will be refereed to a neurologist

[Foggyk]

I have been hypothyroid for 16 years and this has just happened to me to on my right foot as well