Hypothyroidism and shoulder pain/arthritis

Calamitygem

Hi, I’m new here. I was wondering if anyone here suffers from hypothyroidism and arthritis/pain in the shoulders. I’m in my 40s and have congenital hypothyroidism. I’ve been having pain in my shoulders for a few years now. Unfortunately due to lock down I’ve been unable to get a diagnosis. Am doing exercises to try and keep them from getting worse!

Sharon_K

Hi Calamitygem

Weicome to the online community it is lovely to have you here. Shoulder pain can be difficult to manage and we have a good section on the website which you might find useful.

https://www.versusarthritis.org/about-arthritis/conditions/shoulder-pain/

On a personal level I also struggle with shoulder pain and as well as painkillers and exercises I find hot wheat bags really help. Plus trying to remain mindful of tensing my shoulders as I get a lot of muscle pain. Let us know how you get on

Best Wishes

Sharon

Calamitygem

Thank you for replying Sharon. I hadn’t thought of wheat bags, will try that tonight, and will have a look at the shoulder pain section x