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A member asked:
I'm confirmed hypothyroid. can it cause circulation; such as red legs; burning and itching also and tight shiney skin on lower leg? why no meds by dr?
6 doctors weighed in across 4 answers
This may not be due: this may not be due to hyperthyroidism.you'll need a new evaluation by your physician to help clarify what's going on
Answered 1/29/2021
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Hypothyroidism : Hypothyroid states can indeed feature edema of legs and skin changes. What you describe is a feature of fairly longstanding hypothyroid state. Circulation of dermis can be squeezed. And skin stretches with edema and gets shiny and reddened. Skin can crack. Treatment to normalize T4 and T3 and TSH is essential. Levothyroxine is usual, and liothyronine can be added. Skin improves slowly.
Answered 11/28/2014
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Hypothyroid: can cause issues with the lower extremities including discomfort and skin changes. I cannot answer why the doctor did not prescribe medications however I encourage you to consult them again or to seek a second opinion. Thanks for trusting HealthTap!
Answered 11/3/2014
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?????: If your thyroid is low, your DR will give you a pill or refer you to a specialist. You might get skin changes on your legs with thyroid abnormality.
Answered 11/3/2014
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