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1.   Sep 20, 2007 11:32 AM

» Feature Writer Elaine Moore - Fibromyalgia and Itchy hands and feet

In response to Fibromyalgia and Itchy hands and feet posted by deebrac:


Hi,
I'd ask your doctor to check your thyroid levels and get a copy of the results. Many labs are using ranges for TSH that are too high and this can cause hypothyroidism to be missed. The newest guidelines indicate that a TSH level higher than 2.5 mu/L shows hypothyroidism.
I mention this because a high percentage of patients with fibromyalgia have autoimmune thyroid disease, usually Hashimoto's thyroiditis, and hives often occur in autoimmune thyroid disorders.
Hives also occur in drug and food allergies, especially in allergies to antibiotics, nuts, etc. New allergies can occur at any time, which can make discovering the cause challenging. Let us know how your thyroid tests turn out. Best, Elaine

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