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Thyroid dysfunction and rheumatic diseases

J P Delamere, D L Scott, D D Felix-Davies

    Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine
    |February 1, 1982
    PubMed
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    Thyroid disease may cause or worsen musculoskeletal issues like morning stiffness and shoulder pain. Treating hypothyroidism in patients with rheumatoid arthritis often improves their joint symptoms.

    Area of Science:

    • Endocrinology
    • Rheumatology
    • Clinical Medicine

    Background:

    • Thyroid dysfunction is common and can manifest with various systemic symptoms.
    • Musculoskeletal complaints are frequently reported but their link to thyroid status requires further elucidation.
    • Understanding this association is crucial for comprehensive patient management.

    Observation:

    • A significant proportion of patients undergoing thyroid disease treatment reported new musculoskeletal symptoms, including morning stiffness and shoulder pain.
    • These symptoms were notably more prevalent in patients with thyroid disease compared to controls.
    • No significant changes in thyroid function were observed in rheumatoid arthritis patients during penicillamine treatment.

    Findings:

    • Abnormal or changing thyroid status appears to precipitate or aggravate musculoskeletal conditions.

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  • A subset of patients experienced simultaneous onset of hypothyroidism (myxedema) and rheumatoid arthritis.
  • Correction of hypothyroid states led to marked improvement in rheumatoid arthritis activity.

    • Implications:

    • Clinicians should consider evaluating thyroid status in patients presenting with unexplained musculoskeletal symptoms.
    • Screening for thyroid dysfunction may be beneficial in patients with rheumatoid arthritis, especially those with overlapping symptoms.
    • Optimizing thyroid function is a potential therapeutic strategy for managing musculoskeletal manifestations in affected patients.