A member asked:

Is it possible an underactive thyroid could make my carpal tunnel syndrome & raynauds phunomenom symptoms worse?

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Good question!!: My research today yielded evidence that, indeed, thyroid deficiency is a risk factor for both. Here's a reference for the raynaud's: http://www.Ncbi.Nlm.Nih.Gov/pubmed/7387277.

Answered 5/4/2019

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Dr. Cayce Jehaimi answered

Specializes in Pediatric Endocrinology

It can with CTS: Hypothyroidism can lead to fluid retention which can in turn worsen cts. Very unlikely though that the same will apply with regards to raynauds. Hope this helps.

Answered 5/4/2019

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