Cracked heels

[Clara62]

Are cracked heels a sign of hypothyroid state? I've been having them since I went down with my thyroid dosage but I am not sure it depends on this. Thank you.

[MaisieGray]

Did you see this thread earlier today on the same subject? healthunlocked.com/thyroidu...

[Clara62 in reply to MaisieGray]

Thank you, I didn't see it. Interesting!

[Olivua in reply to Clara62]

That's how I got diagnosed. .!!!!! Went to doc and he is a brilliant doc. Said I was exhausted and overwhelmed with everything. . . Plus i Had got fat!!!! . Last April. He asked me to take off. My runners and have a look at my feet. . . I wasn't having it. . . As they weren't prepared for summer. Never mind spring!!!!!! . They were very shrek like!!! . So off with the runners and once he saw my heels. . Yep that's it. . So blood tests on the following Monday. . . And started eltroxin 50mch straight away. . It has eased as the dose is raised. But as u said. Full time job. And I do notice if I am overdoing it. The heels get crunchie looking. But now dose is higher I don't notice it as much. Hope this helps x

[Clara62 in reply to Olivua]

Thank you for your comment Olivua! It helps. Glad to know that now it's better for you.

[Mamapea1]

Yes definitely was for me anyway. I had thick dry skin all over the soles of my feet as long as I can remember. Constant soaking, filing and moisturising to prevent the painful cracking. A full time job!

It became even worse when my thyroid completely stopped working, but I didn't make the connection at the time as I'd always had it anyway, and I had so many other problems. After decades on Levo, it instantly vanished when I started taking T3...I was amazed!

[Clara62 in reply to Mamapea1]

Great to ear this Mamapea1!Thank you.

[Muffy]

Yes it is and T3 usually does the trick to make them super soft.

[Clara62 in reply to Muffy]

Thank you Muffy. In facts my heels became so cracked when I stopped taking T3 (after a few weeks)