Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with GoogleGet your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
Underactive Thyroid. Quit Smoking. Itchy Thighs, Lumps On Knee & Thigh,weight Gain. Side Effect?
HI
I was diagnosed with underactive thyroid about 1 year ago after suffering a number of weird and wonderful symptoms, however since then I have developed extremely itchy inner thighs which drive me insane, the skin doesn't appear to be dry and there was no rash, lumps, bumps or spots until last week when 3 lumps appeared towards the knee area on one thigh and one lump on the other thigh. I gave up smoking along with my partner some 12 months prior to being diagnosed as hyperthyroidic and he has a very itchy back that his doctor said is a side effect of giving up smoking and may never go away. My inner thighs started randomly itching quite some time after I quit smoking so I don't think it's that. I have also put on about 2 stone in weight over the time I stopped smoking and I tend to wear leggings or tights most of the time and wonder if it's just lack of air or always wearing clothing which is tight when once I would have worn trousers or jeans.
Any thoughts ???
Amanda
I was diagnosed with underactive thyroid about 1 year ago after suffering a number of weird and wonderful symptoms, however since then I have developed extremely itchy inner thighs which drive me insane, the skin doesn't appear to be dry and there was no rash, lumps, bumps or spots until last week when 3 lumps appeared towards the knee area on one thigh and one lump on the other thigh. I gave up smoking along with my partner some 12 months prior to being diagnosed as hyperthyroidic and he has a very itchy back that his doctor said is a side effect of giving up smoking and may never go away. My inner thighs started randomly itching quite some time after I quit smoking so I don't think it's that. I have also put on about 2 stone in weight over the time I stopped smoking and I tend to wear leggings or tights most of the time and wonder if it's just lack of air or always wearing clothing which is tight when once I would have worn trousers or jeans.
Any thoughts ???
Amanda
Tue, 2 Jul 2013
Hi,
The symptoms that you have described. That is the itching and the underactive thryoid are pointing to itching that is caused because of hypothyroidism. What I need you to do is to get your thyroid active by taking regular thyroid hormone pills. Before you take any pills please do consult a doctor or an endocrinologist. This will help you greatly. I hope this helps.
Dr Vineet
The symptoms that you have described. That is the itching and the underactive thryoid are pointing to itching that is caused because of hypothyroidism. What I need you to do is to get your thyroid active by taking regular thyroid hormone pills. Before you take any pills please do consult a doctor or an endocrinologist. This will help you greatly. I hope this helps.
Dr Vineet
I find this answer helpful
Note: Consult a Urologist online for consultation about prostate and bladder problems, sexual dysfunction, kidney stones, prostate enlargement, urinary incontinence, impotence and erectile dysfunction - Click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
Related questions you may be interested in
Recent questions on Substance abuse
Loading Online Doctors....