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I've had skin pain 5-6x in the last 2 years. it has been on my legs and arms. it lasts about 3 days before it resolves. can hypothyroidism cause this?

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Hypothyroidism: Very unlikely, but your doctor can do a blood test to reassure you

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Answered 7/11/2015

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