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Does hypothyroidism cause fibromyalgia or just the symptoms? ?
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Just symptoms: Untreated hypothyroidism can cause symptoms that mimic fibromyalgia.
Answered 5/2/2013
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The symptoms: Hypothyroidism can cause muscle aching and fatigue but not the characteristic trigger point tenderness of fibromyalgia.
Answered 8/2/2021
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