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Question: Do fibromyalgia and thyriod work together
Brief Answer:
Thyroid
Detailed Answer:
Not exactly. However, symptoms of an under-active thyroid may appear to be similar to the complaints reported by individuals suffering from fibromyalgia.
When I see someone in my practice in whom fibromyalgia or thyroid problem is suspected, I typically order the following blood tests in addition to a detailed physical examination:
CBC (Complete Blood Count, also known as Hemogram; includes Hemoglobin, WBC and Platelet counts)
Electrolytes (Sodium and Potassium in particular)
HbA1c (Glycosylated Hemoglobin = your last 3 months' glucose average). Also known by other names such as GlycoHemoglobin or Glycated Hemoglobin or A1c
Liver function tests (SGOT , SGPT, Albumin, Bilirubin, Alkaline Phosphatase)
Kidney function tests (BUN, Creatinine)
TSH (checks your thyroid)
25 hydroxy Vitamin D levels (ideal range 40 to 60 ng/ml = 100 to 150 nmol/liter)
None of these tests require any fasting and can be done at any time of the day Correct diagnosis and treatment requires the opportunity to examine the patient so you must see an endocrinologist in-person.
Thyroid
Detailed Answer:
Not exactly. However, symptoms of an under-active thyroid may appear to be similar to the complaints reported by individuals suffering from fibromyalgia.
When I see someone in my practice in whom fibromyalgia or thyroid problem is suspected, I typically order the following blood tests in addition to a detailed physical examination:
CBC (Complete Blood Count, also known as Hemogram; includes Hemoglobin, WBC and Platelet counts)
Electrolytes (Sodium and Potassium in particular)
HbA1c (Glycosylated Hemoglobin = your last 3 months' glucose average). Also known by other names such as GlycoHemoglobin or Glycated Hemoglobin or A1c
Liver function tests (SGOT , SGPT, Albumin, Bilirubin, Alkaline Phosphatase)
Kidney function tests (BUN, Creatinine)
TSH (checks your thyroid)
25 hydroxy Vitamin D levels (ideal range 40 to 60 ng/ml = 100 to 150 nmol/liter)
None of these tests require any fasting and can be done at any time of the day Correct diagnosis and treatment requires the opportunity to examine the patient so you must see an endocrinologist in-person.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
I see a endocrinologist he told me I have fibromyalgia is it a cure for it cause I been having problem with this since last year
Brief Answer:
Follow up
Detailed Answer:
There are medications to help improve the symptoms of fibromyalgia. Rheumatologists are best qualified and trained to manage the treatment of this condition
Follow up
Detailed Answer:
There are medications to help improve the symptoms of fibromyalgia. Rheumatologists are best qualified and trained to manage the treatment of this condition
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Hey I went to see my doctor they told me I have to do a EMG test
Brief Answer:
Second follow up
Detailed Answer:
EMG helps rule out muscle and nerve problems as a potential cause of your symptoms. So it is a helpful test
Second follow up
Detailed Answer:
EMG helps rule out muscle and nerve problems as a potential cause of your symptoms. So it is a helpful test
Note: For more information on hormonal imbalance symptoms or unmanaged diabetes with other comorbid conditions, get back to us & Consult with an Endocrinologist. Click here to book an appointment.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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