6. Muscle Ache
People with hypothyroidism often complain about aching muscles that are stiff, weak and cramping. The most affected muscles are those that are central to the body e.g. thighs, abdomen and shoulders. The muscle aches associated with Hashimoto’s disease sometimes interfere with a person’s daily routines, including combing hair or climbing stairs. In rare cases, patients may show increased creatine kinase enzymes in their blood. This enzyme increases with muscle pain, therefore, too much of it shows the severity of pain in the muscles.
You can use hot/cold water baths to alleviate muscle pain caused by Hashimoto’s disease. Contrasting hot and cold water simultaneously improves blood circulation in affected areas, promoting a healing effect and pain relief. Also, exercising the painful muscles will help to reduce the pain and muscle inflammation. Blood flow is also improved through exercising. Enabling the heart to pump enough blood to the pain helps reduce it.