Hypothyroid symptoms

I have Hashimoto's disease and have been on thyroid meds since I was in 7th grade. The main symptoms I notice when my levels are off are hair loss, super dry skin, and I'm exhausted ALL THE TIME. I also get extremely cold. Talk to your doc and if you get blood work make sure they check TSH, T3 and T4. So many docs just go off TSH levels, which may be normal, but you can still have abnormal T3 and/or T4.

Good luck!

I never even realized that I had Hypothyroid until a doctor did a lot of blood work on me! Mention your concerns and see if you can get a blood test.

I am currently undergoing testing for my thyroid as well. Another symptom would be irregular periods. I got the blood test and they will also probably ask you to get an ultrasond of the thyroid. I have been on a mission to lose weight for about six months and was only able to lose 15 lbs and the scale stopped and started to go the wrong way again. But have faith in your doctors. Good luck!

i have the same problem

I had thyroid cancer, and now NO THYROID. I'm heavier than I've ever been, while I know not ALL of it is the thyroid, it plays a big role. Your thyroid controls metabolism, energy levels, absorption of vitamins (that assist in metabolising), and about a million other thing I didn't realize until I found out mine was cancerous. The levels WILL affect weight gain and how quickly/easily you use. best of luck!

I was diagnosed with it in 2004. I had NO energy and slept all of the time when I was not at school. I'm an elementary teacher so you can imagine how much energy is required to keep up with my little friends. My hair was falling out, my eyebrows were thinning, my skin was very dry and I was gaining weight even though I wasn't eating much.

Please don't wait to get it checked. I hope things work out for you.

Also have antibody levels checked. They do not test for that often as well. I had a lot of the symptoms listed, but I also had foggy brain, memory trouble, and was moody.

I’ve had an overactive thyroid for about 5Years now. I went to see my doctor originally because I was having problems with my hands shaking and shortness of breath.
When he diagnosed an overactive thyroid I was so relieved as I thought I was on my last legs Lol.

My medication is carbimazole and although I started taking 6+5mg tablets a day, I’ve now settled down and only need 1x5mg. I wouldn’t wish the symptoms I had on anyone! With the right help and medication you will be as bright as a button in no time-
(I am) Wishing you good health!!

Also have antibody levels checked. They do not test for that often as well. I had a lot of the symptoms listed, but I also had foggy brain, memory trouble, and was moody.

^Yep!! Me, too! Depression as well.

Hypothyroidism gives you general symptoms of things slowing down in your body. Some of the main ones that would lead you to suspect hypothyroidism are weight gain, feeling really cold, hair loss/thinning, loss of the outer 1/3 of the eyebrows, dry skin, slow heart rate and low blood pressure, irregular and heavy periods, and constipation.

Less commonly, you can also be able to see/feel that the front of your neck is swollen, and it can sometimes feel like it's stopping you from getting air down your windpipe properly.

I hope that's helpful! If you're going to see the doctor I'd say to go see the GP first as they can check your TSH, free T3 and T4, and anything else they might think is relevant like blood glucose and levels of any other hormones that could be associated with your symptoms. A lot of people whose family have some autoimmune conditions can get them, but not necessarily the one you expect! And then when you have some results the GP can refer you to a specialist if they think you need one, but at least in the UK, a large majority of people with hypothyroidism are managed by their GP and don't ever need to see a specialist.

I was diagnosed with Graves 6 years ago, after having gone through 5 years of hell with the cold, mood swings, hair loss, depression etc etc. AND menopause ALL AT ONCE. Such a joy. I'm on meds for life and was told that when things get balanced,,and this takes time,,then the body can be more "normal" for me. I have the TSH, T3's and 4's monitored as I KNOW the meds will now need to be adjusted again as I've lost weight.

Since I've been "normal" for a while now, I just started walking more and eating better. That gave me more energy..cuz once one thing changes, everything around it changes. I still walk, but more often and faster. I also ride a bike, just started using the elliptical machine, use 8 pound handweights and do circuit training. I mix it up a lot. The weight is coming off slowly, but it's off.
The best part is that I feel so good. My clothes size is constantly going down, so I'm doing something right---for me.
Good Luck.

I've been hypothyorid since my early 30s, now in my early 50s. I can always tell if my numbers are off, being cold, losing hair, skin dry especially on my hands and feet, being exhausted just from getting a shower, many more things too, it's amazing what that small little organ does for our bodies. I have seen both a specialist and a GP, my GP does a better job, she listens to me better than the specialist did. Good luck to you!

To Kootray87: you might want to see your Dr. And have a glucose test done, sometimes high blood sugar will make you really tired right after you eat. Good luck!