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Toes, Feet, Skin Feels Heavy, Joint Pain. Have Hypothyroidism. Taking Thyronorm. Applying Ointments. What Can We Expect?

Hi I am a sixty eight year old woman ,who is quite healthy and active, but of late my toes and front part of the feet feels heavy and the skin there is also thickening. I have hypothyroid and taking 75mcg thyronorm every morning.I also get joint paints now and then for which I do not take any medication. Only apply ointments or oils
Mon, 5 Aug 2013
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the skin changes you are seeing maybe because of hypothyroidism which is known to cause skin changes. The heaviness may be due to edema which is also common in hypothyroidsm. It is important you continue your thyroid medications and this will normalize your symptoms. For the joints you can consult a doctor to check with an x ray and take pain meds.
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Toes, Feet, Skin Feels Heavy, Joint Pain. Have Hypothyroidism. Taking Thyronorm. Applying Ointments. What Can We Expect?

the skin changes you are seeing maybe because of hypothyroidism which is known to cause skin changes. The heaviness may be due to edema which is also common in hypothyroidsm. It is important you continue your thyroid medications and this will normalize your symptoms. For the joints you can consult a doctor to check with an x ray and take pain meds.