Comments on: 10 Root Causes of Fibromyalgia (#3 is Thyroid)

By: Terri Geiselman

Terri Geiselman

Hi, I have been diagnosed with both hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism. Originally I was just being treated for hypothyroidism. I accidentally ended up in the hospital with clinical hyperthyroidism due to a medicine mix up, my levels went way too high. My TSH levels have not rebounded sonce. I am on methimazole, my doctor says my T4 is normal but I feel awful. I have been fighting against having an ablation. I gained tons of weight(over a hundred pounds) while having hyperthyroidism. What steps can I possibly take to bring by TSH levels back in range? Do I have any options other than ablation?? I am scared. I cant gain more weight I am already over 300 lbs. I also have had fibromyalgia since at least my early 20’s , possibly ME/CFS too. I don’t know what to do.
Can you give me any guidance. I feel horrible and I am sure it is my thyroid causing it.

By: Melissa Cole

Melissa Cole

In reply to Angela Weiss. Yes it can affect you! I have it. Depending on which mutation you have you may not be absorbing vitamin b12 , vitamin d or folate. All of which will make you feel terrible if they are low.

By: Catherine Dee

Catherine Dee

Hi Louisa,
I to have just stumbled across this article. I have a recent diagnosis of fibromyalgia. I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism a few years ago coupled with degenerative disc disease, early hysterectomy and parathyroidectomy, severe vitamin D deficiency. I have seen several drs. Over the years and it is difficult to find one that listens to you. My advice is to keep all your test results and compare them yourself with research and be armed with all your own data when you see your doc. It’s the only thing that has helped me get answers. If they don’t listen to you get a new doctor!