A 49-year-old member asked:
can a higher dosage of thyroid medication help fibromyalgia pain?
2 doctor answers
Dr. Bennett Machanic answered
52 years experience Neurology
No effect : Thyroid medication cannot act as a pain medication. Best drugs for fibromyalgia include gabapentin, lyrica, cymbalta, maybe effexor, and savella (milnacipran).
Answered on Jun 17, 2013
Dr. David Hardin answered
36 years experience Wound care
Not really: There has been some association reported between hypothyroidism and fibromyalgia however this is a minimal effect and it is not helpful to raise thyroid medicine above the level of "normal"
Answered on May 23, 2016
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Hard not impossible: Work with your doctor on this a slowly progressive walking program while carefully disciplining your calorie intake will help the fibro and the weight ... Read More
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Dr. Ronald Krauser answered
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See details: The same way anyone loses weight. Minimize carbohydrate intake (no breads, pasta, rice, sweets, regular or diet sodas, etc) and control portion size. ... Read More
A 32-year-old female asked:
Dr. Alvin Stein answered
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Issue is not thyroid: Lab tests need the lab normals for interpretation.
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Dr. Barbara Hummel answered
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Hyperthyroid: Hopefully, it means that the medication is controlling the overactive thyroid. Follow closely with your physician for blood tests to make sure that i ... Read More
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