Dr. Westin Childs Podcast: Thyroid | Weight Loss | Hormones

Today you will learn more about the connection between hypothyroidism and carpal tunnel syndrome. And if you are someone who has carpal tunnel syndrome then you will definitely want to check your thyroid because thyroid dysfunction is a potentially reversible cause of this condition. Carpal tunnel syndrome (referred to as CTS) is the most common nerve entrapment syndrome in the body and is something that up to 20% of thyroid patients suffer from. As an incredibly debilitating condition, it leads to discomfort, pain, and, if severe, insomnia thereby impacting many other systems in the body. Hypothyroid patients end up with CTS for 2 reasons: 1. Because of the buildup of mucopolysaccharides in the wrist (which draw in water and result in edema). And 2. Due to weight gain which is the direct result of decreased thyroid function. The good news is that there are many ways to eliminate the symptoms associated with CTS but many of them may not be on the radar of your doctor. Here’s what works: 1. O