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Aches and pains after thyroid tests, should I mention possible infection?

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PerkyOchrePeer · 18/08/2026 06:39

Not been well. I have thyroid issue so went for tests. Tests ok but need .ore explanation on results. Started feeling better but last night in the early hours of the morning, I suddenly got aches and pains in arms legs and I didn't know quite what was going on.. it's just a dull 8, but it's in the hands as well and wrists. So I don't know whether that's COVID or is like flu-like symptoms, but I don't have a Coles, and I have a doctor's appointment to discuss my test results next week so I will see how I get on and mention this when I go because something Me have come up in the test results that they need to explain.. have taken some painkillers, so hopefully that'll ease it up so I can get on with my day.

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BCBird · 18/08/2026 08:01

I would not wait. If it's an i on the scale that's not nice to wait a week for.

BCBird · 18/08/2026 08:02

I just realised u mean a dull ache- sorry.

PerkyOchrePeer · 18/08/2026 11:59

BCBird · 18/08/2026 08:01

I would not wait. If it's an i on the scale that's not nice to wait a week for.

Its just occurred yo me that it might be worth doing a covid test. Do people bother with covjd tests anymore? I feel the same as I did when I had covid 3 years ago. Dull aches. I did not lose any taste or smell and still have taste and smell now. Have had a sore throat and headache if I dont bother doing the test I will always wonder. I had it before mildly for 2 weeks

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Tillow4ever · 18/08/2026 14:59

Yes people still do Covid tests. Not everyone - but a number do. Especially if you don’t want to risk exposing others to it if you do have it.

PerkyOchrePeer · 19/08/2026 18:10

Tillow4ever · 18/08/2026 14:59

Yes people still do Covid tests. Not everyone - but a number do. Especially if you don’t want to risk exposing others to it if you do have it.

Did covid test which was negative and d the aches are mild so if i still have them on the day of my appointment I will mention it

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NorthernDancer · 19/08/2026 18:20

Do you have your thyroid results, with the reference ranges?

LittleMissClutter · 19/08/2026 18:32

I have an underactive thyroid and when my thyroxine is due an increase, the only symptoms I really get is pains in my arms and hands.

PerkyOchrePeer · 19/08/2026 19:56

NorthernDancer · 19/08/2026 18:20

Do you have your thyroid results, with the reference ranges?

I dont knoe. When the blood test was result was embedded to me it said normal but then it said i have inflammatory marker so I need my test results explained and I need to find out if my thyroid is now level. It did also say on the result underactive so I need it explained

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PerkyOchrePeer · 19/08/2026 20:04

LittleMissClutter · 19/08/2026 18:32

I have an underactive thyroid and when my thyroxine is due an increase, the only symptoms I really get is pains in my arms and hands.

Well I will find out what's causing my pains when I speak to the doctor. Ive had underactive thyroid for 25 years and over the years my dose has been changed but ive never had aching body before.

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PerkyOchrePeer · 20/08/2026 13:39

LittleMissClutter · 19/08/2026 18:32

I have an underactive thyroid and when my thyroxine is due an increase, the only symptoms I really get is pains in my arms and hands.

How long did your pain.take to go away and were they worse when you lie down, because mine are better when I sit up and walk around and when I'm lying flat anyway I. Seeing gp on tuesday

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