[Bobbi]

#1064812

Muscle weakness and fatigue are part of being hyperthyroid. We lose muscle while hyperthyroid. Also, from my experience (although I’ haven’t been able to find anyone who might know why) I could tell that my muscles didn’t function properly while I was hyperthyroid. If I tried to push exercise, the muscles would simply give out. Weakness? Or some biochemical issue? I don’t know. But the longer someone goes hyperthyroid, the weaker they get. Fatigue: the body is racing too hard, 24/7 while hyperthyroid. It’s working harder, but usually it is working less efficiently. We get tired. But, we cannot sleep as well as we need to, either. So we get more tired. When we start effective treatment, it can take a while for our bodies to get normal again.

Could it be calcium levels in your case? Maybe. My calcium levels were normal back then, but your’s might be off. Your doctor might be able to tell you that. But there is no quick fix for the fatigue and weakness. We just need to get normal, controlled levels of thyroid hormone for long enough for our bodies to heal. It doesn’t happen overnight unfortunately.

[cynthia]

#1018435

has anyone had sucess with treating muscle weakness and fatique ???? I can hardily walk so weak thinking aobut getting my K and calcium levels drawn and utilizing calcium supplements 1500 mg /day recomended on net????? can do this much longer am very active and hate this staying in bed 20 hours day am seeing my endo thurs so will pressure her to assist ….thanks cb

[Harpy]

#1064813

I’m just new to this site, posted full story earlier.
My partner has found Acetyl L Carnitine to be beneficial, as I mentioned it in my previous post i would just like to say to all out there I have no financial or other interest in this product outside of my partners health. Please do your own research there has been a number of double blind placebo studies done along with other documented information.
She had muscle fatigue issues and we believe the Carnitine has helped this significantly.
Carnitine is a non essential amino acid, which means it is not necesarily required in the diet as a healthy body can make it from the AA’s lysine and metathione (spelling???). It is main function is to deliver fatty acids to the mitochondria to produce energy for the body.
The issue is that the Hyperthyroid state as well as age & Anti thyroid drugs deplete the bodys natural Carnitine stores and this is one of the reasons for the fatigue issue, so supplementation is appropriate for Hyperthyroid people. One of it’s other effects is on the buffering of the cellular uptake of thyroid hormones it does not reduce blood hormone levels it just reduces the impact on the body particularly the heart, which has the highest concentration of Carnitine in the entire body. This is why it is so beneficial in helping protect against the danger of "Thyroid Storm".
Anti thyroid drugs or other measures are still required to get thyroid hormone levels down to normal levels.
One of the biggest issues with the Hyperthyroid condition is that it depletes the bodies nutrient stores hence nutrition & appropriate supplements are first priority after getting control of the hormone levels, then implement lifestyle changes to reduce stress.
My partner has been taking a variety of Vitamins & Nutrients to try and get her body back to a healthy state.

[Kimberly]

#1064814

I mentioned this on another post as well, but just wanted to add that patients should consult their doctors before adding any type of supplement. Some supplements can impact the absorption of replacement hormone, or can interfere with the effectiveness of anti-thyroid drugs. It’s a good idea for our docs to be on top of *all* supplements that we are taking, even the over-the-counter ones.

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