Low levels of thyroid hormones can cause a wide range of symptoms. Burning sensation - posted in Hashimoto's Thyroiditis (Hashi's Disease) Forum: Hi all, I'm a 20 yr old newly with hashi's (November 2012). Like carpal tunnel syndrome, thyroid patients are also more vulnerable to develop tarsal tunnel syndrome. [9] Add to this the increased risk of developing gout [10] and burning feet from painful neuropathy [11], and the incidence of foot pain in thyroid disease becomes very clear. Causes of Burning Scalp Syndrome. Theory 2: People with burning scalp syndrome have extra-sensitive nerves in their scalp. To help you find early (and some not-so-early) signs of thyroid disease on your skin, hair, and nails, here’s a checklist. The signs and symptoms of burning scalp syndrome are burning, stinging and itching sensation of the scalp. The thyroid feels tender to the touch Pain or discomfort when swallowing or turning your head Appearance of these symptoms shortly after a viral infection , such as the flu , mumps, or measles There are two basic theories about what causes burning scalp syndrome, and both have to do with the nerves in the scalp. The disorder is usually chronic, and the intensity of symptoms can fluctuate from hardly noticeable to nearly unbearable. Some individuals who develop telogen effluvium, or other conditions where an increase in telogen hair follicles develops (as for androgenetic alopecia and alopecia areata), report painful burning sensations in association with the hair loss.Until recently this problem was not officially identified by dermatologists. Does anyone else get this or have any recommendations for relief? Thyroid Pain? Burning scalp syndrome is a poorly understood condition in which part or all of a person's scalp feels itchy, tender, tingly, or hot. 6. When thyroid disease goes untreated for years, it can lead to a dangerously slow (or fast) heartbeat, an injury that refuses to heal, or unrelenting pain. Like a golf ball in your throat ) in my lower neck where my thyroid is. There are yet many other factors that can lead to burning scalp. Hypothyroidism, or underactive thyroid, is when the thyroid gland does not produce enough hormones. Burning scalp syndrome. Theory 1: If a follicle is empty, the nerve sends a "pain" message to the brain. Every now and then I get an intense sensation of burning/ inflammation (you know that pressure sensation? You may have gained or lost weight for no apparent reason. Some of them are deficiency of vitamin B12, diabetes, common cold, etc. Tingling, numb, pins and needles sensation in feet Some doctors may be resistant to a thyroid diagnosis, although the American Associated of Clinical Endocrinologists narrowed the TSH range for acceptable thyroid …