Does synthesis cause severe hip pain?

[sk1028pk]

Does levothyroxine cause severe hip pain?

[greygoose]

Not as far as I know, no. Why would it?

[Jazzw]

It’s more likely you’re not on enough of it and it’s a knock on effect from undermedication.

[MaisieGray]

In my case hip pain was investigated and I have deterioration in the full length of my spine exacerbated by kyperscolioisis - sometimes you have to look beyond the thyroid.

[Catlover3]

When I was on levothyroxine I developed excruciating hip pain first thing in the morning. Getting out of bed was terrible and it took ages for the pain to wear off. As the day went on it eased but by mid afternoon it would return and I could barely put one leg in front of the other. Dr thought I was getting arthritis. I stopped taking the thyroxine and went onto ndt and have never had that pain again.

[Hidden in reply to Catlover3]

I had exactly the same.

[posthinking01]

Yes it certainly can and it is an adrenal signal - I have been diagnosed with Adrenal insufficiency and have to take steroids for the rest of my life - I know when I am under pressure 'adrenally' and have to adjust my medication. I suffer with hypermobility and need to see an osteopath regularly to have my pelvis pushed back and other treatment because of the instability of the joints due to this phenomena. It costs me a fortune - I can't afford.

Quote Adrenal Gland–Related Muscles

There are five specific skeletal muscles which are related to adrenal gland function. These are 1) sartorius, 2) gracilis, 3) posterior tibialis, 4) gastrocnemius, and 5) soleus. There will be weakness in one or more of these muscles when the adrenal glands are malfunctioning. Because of the attachments of the sartorius and gracilis on the pelvis, (sartorius—anterior superior iliac spine; gracilis—pubic ramus), their weakness in persons with adrenal stress problems may allow the sacroiliac joint to subluxate posteriorly. The sartorius and gracilis stabilize the innominate (one side of the pelvis), holding it in an anterior direction. Many persons with hypoadrenia seek chiropractic help for the care of sacroiliac pain and/or low back pain which is due to the lack of pelvic stabilization normally provided by these muscles.

The sartorius and gracilis have a common insertion (along with the semitendinosis) on the medial side of the knee and rotate the tibia medially on the femur. When weakness of these muscles occurs, there is a loss of stability on the medial side of the knee. The sartorius and gracilis (along with the semitendinosis) act as dynamic ligaments, protecting and supporting the medial knee joint during various ranges of motion. Their function is particularly important in situations where the knee ligaments alone offer inadequate support.

It is very important to check for hypoadrenia in any person with knee problems. One can see how one hypoadrenic person will present with knee problems and another with back problems, and some persons will have both.

Due to the relationship of the posterior tibialis, gastrocnemius, and soleus to the stability of the foot and ankle, many hypoadrenic persons will complain of symptoms of tired feet, weak ankles, or aching calves. The posterior tibialis holds up the medial longitudinal arch of the foot, especially during gait. In some persons exhibiting hypoadrenia-related weakness of the posterior tibialis, the medial arch will drop, causing a pronation problem and strain to the foot and ankle. The one common factor in persons with the above-mentioned musculoskeletal complaints will be the weakness of one or more of the five adrenal gland related muscles accompanied by improvement of their symptoms following treatment of the adrenal glands. Unquote

[Emily2007 in reply to posthinking01]

A very interesting read, I have a lot of the things you mention going on, my problem being my right side, it all started for me about 18 years ago after the birth of my daughter. I've seen several specialists and been given several diagnosis but I don't believe any of what I've been told.

Many thanks for posting!

[Celestialbeing]

Regarding being hypothyroid, on thyroid hormone replacement, undergone a thyroidectomy and muscle/joint pain. There are a few studies out there that state a correlation between them, especially shoulder issues such as adhesive capsulitits, frozen shoulder, rotator cuff tears. I experienced this issue when my FT4 was too high and FT3 was too low. I went through physical therapy and have since switched to desiccated and have been fine.

[Hidden]

I had really bad hip pain until I cut out gluten x

[jgelliss]

I too experienced aches and pain when my T-4 was to high or even my T-3 . It's a balancing act . Everyone metabolizes thyroid meds differently .

[posthinking01 in reply to jgelliss]

Agree - because the hip pain is an adrenal response - i.e. taking too much Levo etc. is putting more strain on a depleted adrenal gland - reduce - then it isn't under so much pressure. I even have to adjust my meds with the weather !!!

[jgelliss in reply to posthinking01]

You Know It !!!! Most thyroid patients don't know unfortunately much about adrenals because Dr's themselves don't know much about adrenal insufficiency and Cortisol levels . Medical Academia Should institute teachings about Adrenals/ Cortisol problems . Holistic Naturopaths alternative Dr's know and will help to treat insufficiencies . Adrenals and Thyroid work in Unisom .

[theriverman]

Once I started taking levo, I had really bad hip pain about 2 weeks in to the point where i could barely move without pain and sleeping was a problem...i switched to synthroid and things got a lot better but not completely gone.. then i switched to unithroid and within a week the excruciating hip pain returned..