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Can Thyroid Problems Or Rheumatoid Arthritis Cause Pain In The Legs At Night?
Hello i have thyroid problems and borderline Rheumatoid arthritis.. i have pain in my legs at night it keeps me up, so I m not sleeping, I m at my heaviest weight I ve ever been , I don t eat good but i don t eat a lot. I m thinking my thyroid levels are off and my medication needs adjusted. can either of the diseases make you leg muscle ache at night. please advise
Tue, 18 Sep 2018
Hi,
Thyroid problem is more likely to cause muscle pain. Rheumatoid arthritis mainly causes joint pain and joint deformities.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Bhadresh Lakhani
Thyroid problem is more likely to cause muscle pain. Rheumatoid arthritis mainly causes joint pain and joint deformities.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Bhadresh Lakhani
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