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Hypothyroid hashimoto's female 49 yrs., post menopause. pain below knees and upper back radiating to medial palms. can there be an autoimmune disease.

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Dr. Bruce Rothschild answered

Possibly: Possibly directly related or from an associated autoimmune disease.

Answered 9/1/2013

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A member asked:

Hypothyroid hashimoto's female 49 yrs., post menopause. pain below knees and upper back radiating to medial palms. can there be an autoimmune disease.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Bruce Rothschild answered

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