Permanent rigid aching, muscles across both shoulders - could this be over medication?

[Joesmum]

I don’t recognise this symptom and it’s fairly new to me in the last few months. Does anyone else recognise it?

[Trixie64]

I can't say whether your aching muscles are the same as mine were some time ago, but for me that was due to being overmedicated. They ached especially when I was walking and were so uncomfortable at night that I thought it was my pillow and kept changing it. When I reduced the meds, the aching disappeared.

[Joesmum in reply to Trixie64]

Hi Trixie,

That’s really interesting and very helpful. They feel as though I’ve over done it in the gym ( if I went!) so stiff and very achy. I don’t have it anywhere else in my body but might feet permanently ache.

[jgelliss in reply to Joesmum]

Personally for me it was having high FT4 . Caused me have aches and pain shoulder pain and lots of sweating and anxiety . It can cause insomnia too .

I hope you get fast resolutions .

[Joesmum in reply to jgelliss]

Hi jgellis,

That’s very helpful. I’ve reduced my T3 dosage slightly to see if I can feel any change.

My Ft4 levels are 19 (12-22) so really just past half way in range so I’d say it can’t be that.

I’ve reduced T3 from 15mcg to 10mcg so should notice a change within a few days if that is the problem.

My Ft3 is currently 6.2 ( 3.1-6.8) so that too is within range.

[jgelliss in reply to Joesmum]

Great . Trust your inner voice .

Best Wishes .

[Atom1]

I get this too. Will be interested to find out what could cause this.

[penny]

I have stiff, aching muscles which are losing strength but if I reduce my T3 even a little my brain stops working; what a choice.

[Joesmum in reply to penny]

Hello Penny,

Yes I know.

I’ve reduced my T3 by 5 mcgs to see if it starts to ease my shoulder pain. Now I’m just waiting for my mood to drop and my brain fog to set in.

As you say.... some choice.

So frustrating.