Have you had to deal with chronic joint and muscle pain? What has helped you to feel better? Let me know in the comments! I'm looking forward to chatting with you!
Hashimoto and other autoimmune conditions can create so many different symptoms. I'm happy to have found this, so I can understand and be more empathetic towards people with chronic conditions!
That's a great point Celina. Whenever we have autoimmunity, we not only see damage to the involved tissue, but we also impact many other areas of the body due to the associated inflammation. I don't think these conditions are generally well understood, but they are serious and very difficult for individuals to deal with. Always important to be empathetic even though we can't "see" the autoimmunity. Thanks Celina!
I’m dealing with sciatica or every symptom of sciatica and I have have Hashimoto’s thyroiditis. I have been absolutely miserable and stuck to my bed for one week! Ever since I got this horrible disease I’ve suffered hugely! I don’t see how anyone with Hashimotos can hold a job down because I wouldn’t be able to and I run a business but thank God my husband is running it with me being sick and it never fails I always seem to get sick on holidays like my son just turned 11 yesterday and once again we couldn’t go out to dinner because I am sick
Hi Marina, it's something that most people aren't aware of. In a sense, it's just like how people can experience joint pain when they get the flu or feel sick. The increased inflammation from our immune system can make our joints more sensitive to pain. Glad you're enjoying the videos!
Sigh. Pain. My daily buddy, in one part of my body or another. I think it's taking one moment at a time and being very strict with my diet. Basically I eat meat, eggs, greens, berries, sauerkraut and coconut yogurt. When I eat other things, its likely pain and exhaustion will increase. Thank you for another informative video. I appreciate understanding the why behind the symptoms.
Hi Bonnie, yes, pain can be a huge challenge not only because of the discomfort, but the way it can drain all other aspects of our lives. It won't go away all at once, but what I like to see for my patients is a consistent, steady progression on a week by week basis. Then when you review symptoms and strategies at the end of the month, you can hopefully look back and definitively say... Yes, this month is much better than last month. Glad you liked the video! Let me know if I can help with anything else.
Very interesting, I hadn't thought of joint pain being a symptom of these autoimmune diseases however it makes sense with the body being more inflamed. Very valuable information!
Thanks Jessica! Of course we can have mechanical causes of joint pain, but it's really important for people to understand that metabolic factors can make us more sensitive to pain as well. Thanks so much for stopping by the channel and watching!
Anytime our body is struggling with inflammation it can manifest in many ways depending on the individual. Thanks for watching Dr. Tam! I always appreciate the support!
That's great to hear Mallory, obviously not something we want to deal with if we can avoid it. I just want people to be aware that it's not just physical injuries that can contribute to increased pain. Stress, poor sleep, unhealthy foods, and immune system changes can all change our internal environment and cause symptoms. I'm glad you liked it and thanks for the support!
Hi Dr. Brad! I just found your channel & you just described exactly what I’ve been experiencing in regards to pain in my joints and minor things like a bruise that hurts 100 x more than normal. I’ve been diagnosed with Hashimotos, but have been hypo th for 20+ years with a very brief treatment of Armour thyroid. Now I’m on Levothyroxine, my pain & every symptoms you can imagine started about 15 months in with Levox. Labs drawn. Antibodies through the roof. Thyroid panel ‘normal’, but it’s frightening & frustrating to go to a new Dr. that wasn’t even going to test for antibodies to assess what’s going on 🙆♀️ so I had to specify which tests I’d like run including reverse T3! So upsetting. As the patient it feels like I’m trapped because I don’t get a say in what I’d like to look into that may just be textbook research - as in Synthetic versus Armour. 🤷♀️
Hi Leigh Anne! Thanks so much for reaching out :) I hear you and I'm sorry to hear that things have been such a struggle. Not everyone responds well to the "standard" approach and it's quite common that people will have reactions that can actually make their symptoms worse. It seems like it'd be common sense for you doctor to listen to your feedback and try something different, so I understand why you would be so frustrated. Remember, your doctor works for you and if they're not helping, then it might be time for a second opinion, especially when many of your symptoms started with the change in medication. Wishing you the very best and feel free to reach out if there's anything else you need! I think I might have seen that you're following me on Insta? You're welcome to send me a message there as well if you prefer. Have a great rest of your day! :)
Joint pain and fatigue are my main things that I encounter with my hoshi’s when I don’t stay on top of it. I have found that with a Tailored diet and lifestyle I can’t keep these at bay 90% of the time. But always looking to improve and get a little better each day.
Those are definitely two of the bigger symptoms we see Brandon, but people don't always realize that they're connected to their autoimmunity. Glad to hear your at the 90% level, but I'm with you, I'm always looking to learn, tweak, and find more things that work. Thanks for your feedback!
For me, avoiding gluten and other foods that cause the autoimmune system to attack body parts. So I try to keep my Hashimoto’s antibodies low. Last year they were 59. So not too bad.
Hi Issac, it would be difficult to figure this out purely from symptoms until the rheumatoid arthritis becomes more progressed. However, some things to look for would be arthritis type pain with joint swelling, joint pain that doesn't improve with movement, and pain in the thumb joint and the first and second knuckles of the fingers. To be proactive, especially if you have a family history of rheumatoid, would be to go get some blood testing done. Hope this helps!
I have always worked out but I sure have noticed that when I do workout certain body parts or muscles I am a lot more sore and it last much longer Having Hashimotos does this ?
What about trigger point s in the muscles my father had CFS it was thyroid.but took years for them find it now oive got myofacial symptoms say thyroid ok but I sure it's causing thus awful pain 6 years though it's moved over time
Hi Tom, the question I always ask myself when working with patients is... Is the cause of the pain structural (muscles, joints, ligaments, bones, disc, etc.) or is it metabolic (thyroid, inflammation, autoimmune, infection, nutrient deficiency, etc.). Sometimes when things get bad, we need to use multiple kinds of strategies at the same time, to address both structural and metabolic. Doing some trigger point therapy to help manage the pain while working to support other areas of your health would make perfect sense to me. Hopefully this helps to explain things a bit better!
@@DrBradBodle thankyou yes ime sure it's thyroid causing UST with all my father side having CFS fybro symptoms my auntie just started migraines mine came on worse at stressfull time I though I had ms with my mother having severe ms I no mine is not bones etc all clear I can deal trigger points under armpits shoulders it tightens had OCD from 5 to as my mother all connected started ldn as drs say thyroid ok but they did sane with my father thyroid test not accurate enough get myofacial release but doesn't seam help much do you see this alot
@@DrBradBodle thankyou yes ime sure it's thyroid causing UST with all my father side having CFS fybro symptoms my auntie just started migraines mine came on worse at stressfull time I though I had ms with my mother having severe ms I no mine is not bones etc all clear I can deal trigger points under armpits shoulders it tightens had OCD from 5 to as my mother all connected started ldn as drs say thyroid ok but they did sane with my father thyroid test not accurate enough get myofacial release but doesn't seam help much do you see this alot
Only remedy to treat these autoimmunity diseases is just to correct gut leakage? And for that reason we have to eat probiotic food and gluten free diet. Is that correct?
Have you had to deal with chronic joint and muscle pain? What has helped you to feel better? Let me know in the comments! I'm looking forward to chatting with you!
I went to my Dr. because I thought I was developing arthritis. That's how I founout I have Hashimotos. The dr. tested my thyroid.
Best video on how inflammation translates to pain; it was so insightful!
Thanks so much! That's really kind of you to say :) Hope you're having a nice start to the new year!
Hashimoto and other autoimmune conditions can create so many different symptoms. I'm happy to have found this, so I can understand and be more empathetic towards people with chronic conditions!
That's a great point Celina. Whenever we have autoimmunity, we not only see damage to the involved tissue, but we also impact many other areas of the body due to the associated inflammation. I don't think these conditions are generally well understood, but they are serious and very difficult for individuals to deal with. Always important to be empathetic even though we can't "see" the autoimmunity. Thanks Celina!
I’m dealing with sciatica or every symptom of sciatica and I have have Hashimoto’s thyroiditis. I have been absolutely miserable and stuck to my bed for one week! Ever since I got this horrible disease I’ve suffered hugely! I don’t see how anyone with Hashimotos can hold a job down because I wouldn’t be able to and I run a business but thank God my husband is running it with me being sick and it never fails I always seem to get sick on holidays like my son just turned 11 yesterday and once again we couldn’t go out to dinner because I am sick
Woah! I had no idea about this! I always learn so much from you! Love your videos!! Keep them coming! :)
Hi Marina, it's something that most people aren't aware of. In a sense, it's just like how people can experience joint pain when they get the flu or feel sick. The increased inflammation from our immune system can make our joints more sensitive to pain. Glad you're enjoying the videos!
Thank you for bringing awareness about Hashimoto! Your videos are helpful
You're so welcome! Glad you liked it!
Sigh. Pain. My daily buddy, in one part of my body or another. I think it's taking one moment at a time and being very strict with my diet. Basically I eat meat, eggs, greens, berries, sauerkraut and coconut yogurt. When I eat other things, its likely pain and exhaustion will increase. Thank you for another informative video. I appreciate understanding the why behind the symptoms.
Hi Bonnie, yes, pain can be a huge challenge not only because of the discomfort, but the way it can drain all other aspects of our lives. It won't go away all at once, but what I like to see for my patients is a consistent, steady progression on a week by week basis. Then when you review symptoms and strategies at the end of the month, you can hopefully look back and definitively say... Yes, this month is much better than last month. Glad you liked the video! Let me know if I can help with anything else.
You did such an incredible job explaining a complex subject! I learned so much in this one. :)
Thanks Tanya! Glad you liked it!
Very interesting, I hadn't thought of joint pain being a symptom of these autoimmune diseases however it makes sense with the body being more inflamed. Very valuable information!
Thanks Jessica! Of course we can have mechanical causes of joint pain, but it's really important for people to understand that metabolic factors can make us more sensitive to pain as well. Thanks so much for stopping by the channel and watching!
@@DrBradBodle Yes, thank you!!
Never knew this correlation before. Thanks for sharing.
Anytime our body is struggling with inflammation it can manifest in many ways depending on the individual. Thanks for watching Dr. Tam! I always appreciate the support!
Luckily, I don't have to deal with joint and muscle pains. But this is super informative! Thanks for sharing Dr. Brad!
That's great to hear Mallory, obviously not something we want to deal with if we can avoid it. I just want people to be aware that it's not just physical injuries that can contribute to increased pain. Stress, poor sleep, unhealthy foods, and immune system changes can all change our internal environment and cause symptoms. I'm glad you liked it and thanks for the support!
Thank you so much for this.I am so glad I found your channel.
You're very welcome! I hope it was helpful :) Let me know if I can answer any questions for you!
Wow! This is great stuff. So glad I found you!! ❤🙏
Thanks Xane! Really appreciate the support!
Love how you explain it all so well and in simple ways
Thanks so much Dr. George! I really appreciate the feedback and I'm glad you liked the video :) Hope you're having a good one!
Great video and really helpful.
Thanks so much Arturo! Really appreciate the support!
Hi Dr. Brad! I just found your channel & you just described exactly what I’ve been experiencing in regards to pain in my joints and minor things like a bruise that hurts 100 x more than normal. I’ve been diagnosed with Hashimotos, but have been hypo th for 20+ years with a very brief treatment of Armour thyroid. Now I’m on Levothyroxine, my pain & every symptoms you can imagine started about 15 months in with Levox. Labs drawn. Antibodies through the roof. Thyroid panel ‘normal’, but it’s frightening & frustrating to go to a new Dr. that wasn’t even going to test for antibodies to assess what’s going on 🙆♀️ so I had to specify which tests I’d like run including reverse T3! So upsetting. As the patient it feels like I’m trapped because I don’t get a say in what I’d like to look into that may just be textbook research - as in Synthetic versus Armour. 🤷♀️
Hi Leigh Anne! Thanks so much for reaching out :) I hear you and I'm sorry to hear that things have been such a struggle. Not everyone responds well to the "standard" approach and it's quite common that people will have reactions that can actually make their symptoms worse. It seems like it'd be common sense for you doctor to listen to your feedback and try something different, so I understand why you would be so frustrated. Remember, your doctor works for you and if they're not helping, then it might be time for a second opinion, especially when many of your symptoms started with the change in medication. Wishing you the very best and feel free to reach out if there's anything else you need! I think I might have seen that you're following me on Insta? You're welcome to send me a message there as well if you prefer. Have a great rest of your day! :)
My Dr doesn't even no what reverse T3 is scary I have chronic muscle pain.even though .y father has thyroid problems caused CFS terrible
Joint pain and fatigue are my main things that I encounter with my hoshi’s when I don’t stay on top of it. I have found that with a Tailored diet and lifestyle I can’t keep these at bay 90% of the time. But always looking to improve and get a little better each day.
Those are definitely two of the bigger symptoms we see Brandon, but people don't always realize that they're connected to their autoimmunity. Glad to hear your at the 90% level, but I'm with you, I'm always looking to learn, tweak, and find more things that work. Thanks for your feedback!
How can we avoid to have another autoimmune disease because of hashimoto?
For me, avoiding gluten and other foods that cause the autoimmune system to attack body parts. So I try to keep my Hashimoto’s antibodies low. Last year they were 59. So not too bad.
Thank you
You're welcome Karen!
How can you tell the difference between that cause of pain from Reumathoid Arthritis?
Hi Issac, it would be difficult to figure this out purely from symptoms until the rheumatoid arthritis becomes more progressed. However, some things to look for would be arthritis type pain with joint swelling, joint pain that doesn't improve with movement, and pain in the thumb joint and the first and second knuckles of the fingers. To be proactive, especially if you have a family history of rheumatoid, would be to go get some blood testing done. Hope this helps!
I have always worked out but I sure have noticed that when I do workout certain body parts or muscles I am a lot more sore and it last much longer
Having Hashimotos does this ?
Can hashimotos cause fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue?
It sure feels like it.
What about trigger point s in the muscles my father had CFS it was thyroid.but took years for them find it now oive got myofacial symptoms say thyroid ok but I sure it's causing thus awful pain 6 years though it's moved over time
Hi Tom, the question I always ask myself when working with patients is... Is the cause of the pain structural (muscles, joints, ligaments, bones, disc, etc.) or is it metabolic (thyroid, inflammation, autoimmune, infection, nutrient deficiency, etc.). Sometimes when things get bad, we need to use multiple kinds of strategies at the same time, to address both structural and metabolic. Doing some trigger point therapy to help manage the pain while working to support other areas of your health would make perfect sense to me. Hopefully this helps to explain things a bit better!
@@DrBradBodle thankyou yes ime sure it's thyroid causing UST with all my father side having CFS fybro symptoms my auntie just started migraines mine came on worse at stressfull time I though I had ms with my mother having severe ms I no mine is not bones etc all clear I can deal trigger points under armpits shoulders it tightens had OCD from 5 to as my mother all connected started ldn as drs say thyroid ok but they did sane with my father thyroid test not accurate enough get myofacial release but doesn't seam help much do you see this alot
@@DrBradBodle thankyou yes ime sure it's thyroid causing UST with all my father side having CFS fybro symptoms my auntie just started migraines mine came on worse at stressfull time I though I had ms with my mother having severe ms I no mine is not bones etc all clear I can deal trigger points under armpits shoulders it tightens had OCD from 5 to as my mother all connected started ldn as drs say thyroid ok but they did sane with my father thyroid test not accurate enough get myofacial release but doesn't seam help much do you see this alot
@@DrBradBodle surely metabolic how do I help thus more I take good minerals and sta4rd ldn
First time i understood how nociceptors work
I'm glad to hear that Alex! I hope the video was helpful to you! Thank you for the feedback :)
Only remedy to treat these autoimmunity diseases is just to correct gut leakage? And for that reason we have to eat probiotic food and gluten free diet. Is that correct?
No
Such an amazing informative content !i am your new friend !🔔🔔thank you for sharing !Let’s grow together and help each other🙏🏽
Thanks so much :) I'm really glad you liked the content. Hope you're doing well!
Ime told it's tms