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thyroid symptoms

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Q: Thyroid symptoms?
HI, I have dealt with my thyroid for almost 15 years. Off and on the symptoms return, my thyroid levels balanced or not. My question is, can the symptoms of Hyperthyroidism, and Hypothyroidism intermingle? For example, the biggest symptoms have been fatigue, nervousness, etc. but another big one has been the numbness in only my left arm. Also in my left arm, I feel the strong pulse and weakness. Any help would be great, thanks.

A: yes, to answer your question, hyper and hypothyroidism symptoms can mesh together. Fatigue is the biggest one that is present in both. But hyperthyroidism is usually associated with your body being more revved up than it should be causing you to have a higher basal metabolic rate, thus causing WT loss, anxiety, sweating, hot temper, heat intolerance whereas hypo is the exact opposite. There are a number of conditions in which you may switch from hyper to hypo. One of them that comes to mind is after treatment for hyperthyroid, there may be too drastic a swing and you’d become hypo. Its best to see your doctor about your concerns and he’ll probably order up a T3/T4 lvl and TSH test maybe a thyroid scan. Best of luck. 15 years is a long time to suffer, so go see your doc! My guess though would be that you’re more leaning on the hyperthyroid side of things.

Q: Thyroid Symptoms????
I think I have a slow thyroid…what are some of the signs? Any help would help..I don’t have money for the doctor yet.

A: Hypothyroidism symptom may include:

Fatigue
Sluggishness
Increased sensitivity to cold
Constipation
Pale, dry skin
A puffy face
Hoarse voice
An elevated blood cholesterol level
Unexplained weight gain
Muscle aches, tenderness and stiffness
Pain, stiffness or swelling in your joints
Muscle weakness
Heavier than normal menstrual periods
Brittle fingernails and hair
Depression
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The link below has additonal information as well.

Good luck!

Q: What are some thyroid symptoms? What is the procedure for getting it checked?
Ive been tired alot more lately for no reason really other then my sleep is messed up & I like to stay up late & then sleep during the day, but I get adequate hrs of sleep (8-10) I cant seem to lose weight either, I heard that this could be from thyroid problems. What are some of the symptoms & how does it get checked?

A: I recently was diagnosed with a thyroid disease. I would sleep about 16 hours a day and was tired all the time. Not being able to loose weight could be due to a hypo active thyroid. You will the really cranky and if it is really bad it could hurt when people touch you and easily bruise. Also increased sensitivity to cold, constipation, puffy face, hoarse voice. These are some possible symptoms. All you need to do to get it checked is a blood test. There are different level tests so make sure they do the secondary with the T3, T4, and TSH and so on. Even if you don’t have these symptoms I would get checked, because when they found the thyroid problem I only had the sleepiness. You should go to your doctor and get your thyroid checked if you think it is a possibility, if you let it go untreated for to long it can make you really sick. All you have to do is take a pill every day.

Your sleepiness could also be sleep apnea, so if your thyroid comes back normal look into that.

Also if it comes back normal one day get it checked again because it can be normal one day and not normal the next.

Hope this helps!

Q: What were your thyroid cancer symptoms?
I was just diagnosed with hypothyroidism as well as nodules that may be cancerous. To those of you who have had thyroid cancer, what kinds of symptoms did you experience prior to your diagnosis? I know symptoms are different for everyone, but I’m really worried right now, and any information you can give me about this would be really helpful.

A: The only symptom I had was a large, hard lump on my throat. Many people have nodules, and the vast majority (95%) are benign, so more likely than not, you don’t have to worry.. Here’s a list of symptoms: http://www.endocrineweb.com/conditions/thyroid/thyroid-cancer-symptoms also check out http://thyca.org for everything you’ve wanted to know about thyroid cancer.

Q: Due to my hyperactive thyroid symptoms, I want to cut my hair…?
I’m 15 years old and have all of the symptoms of a hyperactive thyroid, though only two of my doctors have seen it. One of the symptoms is thinning hair and eyebrows, both of which I have. I’ve had long hair all of my life but now that it is thinning, should I cut it short and save myself from any further embarrassment? Or should I just wait for it to get shorter and shorter?

A: i would cut it because that way you have control over how it looks you know? but i would wait until you are really sure it’s time to give up on your beautiful long locks. once you’ve decided to go short, go to the hair salon and ask for a really cute short cut. something flirty and fun! good luck and i hope everything goes well (:

Q: Does anyone know what the symptoms of thyroid problems are?
My sister told me see was having blood work done because her doctor thinks her symptoms may be explained by a thyroid problem. What are some common symptoms? She says one of her symptoms is her hair falling out. I can’t find anything about that symptom as related to thyroid problems!

A: The thyroid gland, which is in your neck, sets the rate at which you produce energy from your body’s stores by the release of thyroid hormones.

Hyperthyroid
If you’re producing too much hormone, and the gland is overactive, you’re said to be hyperthyroid. You’ll have too much energy, lose weight, feel warm and may have symptoms such as palpitations.

There are many causes of an overactive thyroid and you may need blood tests and scans to find out what’s responsible.

The most common reason is when your body’s defences falsely recognise your own tissue as an invader and begin to attack it. This is called autoimmune disease and it stimulates the thyroid to produce more hormones.

If you have a cyst or growth in the thyroid, it may also produce too much hormone.

Hyperthyroidism symptoms may include:

weight loss
rapid heartbeat
tremor
excessive sweating
heat intolerance
anxiety
muscle weakness
goitre
irregular periods

Hypothyroid
If your thyroid is underactive – not producing enough hormone – you’ll have too little energy and will feel slow, tired and lethargic. You’ll become hypothyroid.

Again, there are many causes, but for some it seems to be part of the ageing process. Hypothyroidism is especially common in women after the menopause. Look for the following symptoms:

exhaustion, tiredness, sleep problems
difficulty concentrating or remembering
weight gain
dry hair, skin and nails
depression or anxiety
constipation
poor libido
breathlessness and swelling of feet
hoarseness
cold intolerance
face swelling and puffy eyes
in women, heavy periods

How many people are affected?
Hyperthyroidism affects up to one in 50 people and is ten times more common in women than in men. It can occur at any age but is most common between the ages of 20 and 50.

Hypothyroidism is ten times more common in women than in men and usually occurs over the age of 40.

What’s the treatment?
It’s difficult to prevent thyroid illness. Hypothyroidism is treated with thyroid hormone medication. Treatment of hyperthyroidism may involve medication to reduce the production of thyroid hormone, radioactive iodine therapy or a thyroidectomy (removal of part of the thyroid gland).

This article was last medically reviewed by Dr Rob Hicks in July 2006

Q: What are your thyroid symptoms?
I’ve read all the literature and some other questions, but I want to know YOUR symptoms of an over or underactive thyroid. What do you experience? I think mine is low, but I haven’t had it checked yet. What do you say to the doctor if it is a low normal and they don’t think you need meds, but you know it just ain’t workin’ for you? “Give me some freakin’ drugs!”?
Holy crap! That low temperature thing is totally me! Who knew?!

A: I know exactly what you’re talking about.

You know you aren’t feeling right. You just KNOW it’s probably your thyroid, because according to all the literature, and everyone you talk to, your symptoms and the way you just “feel” match a diagnosis of thyroid deficiency perfectly.

BUT… you go into your doc’s office, he draws blood. You ask him to be sure to check both T3 and T4. Reluctantly he says okay, acting like the patient shouldn’t be making suggestions like that. So the results come back, and what a surprise, they are within “normal limits.” Am I right?

So, here’s what worked for me. First, I came upon this website for Dr. Wilson’s Temperature Syndrome. This is a naturopath, I think, who presents compelling evidence that people with otherwise normal thyroid blood results, but who have lower than normal body temperature, can be helped with his particular thyroid therapy. It’s the real deal, and it works.

I went to my doctor, told her the situation, explained why I thought I might be a candidate for this therapy, and she went ahead and gave me cytomel. It is a pre-thyroid hormone, or something like that. Look it up to be sure I’m not giving you incorrect information about the cytomel. Anyhoo, it has worked wonders for me.

My symptoms (and on the Wilson website you’ll be surprised how many of them there are!), have almost completely subsided. We started at 50 micrograms (mcg), and I am at 150 mcg right now, and expect that’s where I’ll stay.

She told me that the main possible side effect is osteoporosis from the cytomel. However, I am going to have the bone density scans done as time goes by. I’m being careful about the calcium content of my diet, and I do weight bearing exercise to try and keep my bones pointing in the right direction.

Check out the Wilson’s Temperature Syndrome website, and see what you find out. If your doctor says no, try a different doctor.

I am very lucky with mine, in that she recently graduated and is still loving her profession. She is also open to new possibilities and new ideas. Try a young doctor if your current one isn’t doing it for you.

Good luck, and keep pushing for this. It just might work for you, and if it does, you’ll wonder where the real you has been hiding! Your body should have the proper hormones to feel and function right!

Incidently, my symptoms included extreme fatigue, uncaring or unwilling to move through the day, constipation, body aches, being cold or chilly a lot, feeling kind of “foggy”, losing words when I was talking… I KNEW the word I wanted to say, but couldn’t recall what it was… things like that. Once I was driving and all of a sudden just panicked because I thought I was going the wrong way on a 1 way road. Totally not the way it was, but I was confused and frightened. Only happened once, but it felt like just a severe mental fog setting in briefly. Nothing even similar to that has happened since I started on the cytomel. All the symptoms have lifted, and the lack of fogginess and having some energy (not an abnormal amount, just a NORMAL amount), feels great!

Hang in there, and keep trying. Check out cytomel on the net and learn about it so that when you talk with your doctor, you will be informed and ready to champion your cause. It’s your body, make sure that whatever doctor you have knows that is how you feel!

Q: Can low thyroid hormone symptoms like hair loss be reversed?
I’m a 19 year old guy, I recently found out that I have a low thyroid hormone level and I’ve had the symptom of hair loss for more than 3 years now, but it’s really starting to show now. Can it be reversed once I start taking the hormone pill that my doctor prescribed to me?

A: If the hair loss is indeed due to low thyroid (hypothyroidism), then yes, it can reverse when you take prescribed replacement therapy.

Q: anyone know the symptoms of thyroid condition?
I have been having night sweats, and inability to lose weight, and chronic fatigue. I am 26 and my mom had these symptoms when she was my age and it was her thyroid. Does anyone know what the symptoms are of a thyroid condition?

A: Thyroid problems can be genetic, primarily in females. I did not know I had until my sister was diagnosed after becoming pregnant, so my Dr. checked me and sure enough..now my other sister and mother also have.
There are two types-hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism. Hyper–is what is pretty much what it sounds. It speeds your heart up, you tend to lose weight, you sweat a lot, etc… and Hypo-is the opposite. You can gain weight, you feel sluggish, your speech may be affected (I tend to not be able to get the words out that I want to say…); Your hair becomes brittle and can fall out, etc…
You can google, but you really should consult a Dr. because even if you don’t have now, you may get in the future. It can be resolved with a simple blood test, that you have to get every so often because your levels can change.
Good Luck and take care~

Q: what are some signs and symptoms of thyroid problems?
what are the symptoms of thyroid problems…basically,how do you know you have issues with you thyroid (male)..what happens to you…do you lose appaetite,hairloss/balding???etc…what happens?

A: Hypothyroidism is an underactive thyroid. Symptoms would include; weight gain, difficulty losing weight, fatigue, constipation, depression, dry thinning hair, dry skin, low body temp, brain fog, decreased sex drive, muscle and joint aches

Hyperthyroidism is an overactive thyroid. Symptoms may include; weight loss, diarrhea, anxiety, excessive sweating, headaches,

Q: what are signs or symptoms of a thyroid problem or disorder?
Hello, I have not had mine checked yet, but one of my doctors (for anxiety) told me to because I have anxiety and night sweats. I am in the process of finding a doctor to do blood work for me to get it checked. In the meantime though, can you tell me what other signs or symptoms are associated with thyroid?

Thanks

P.S.. I am 27 year old female, if that makes a difference.

A: hypothyroidism/Hashimotos disease:
fatigue
weight gain or inability to lose weight even when dieting
high (bad) cholesterol
low (good) cholesterol
high triglycerides
joint pain
light sensitivity
dry skin
depression
anxiety
arrhythmia’s
cold hands and feet
low blood pressure
fibromyalgia
tingling hands & feet
sleeping too much
heavy periods
infertility
cold intolerance
low body temperature

hyperthyroidism/Graves disease:
anxiety
heart palpitations
weight loss
bulging eyes
eye problems
aggression
trouble sleeping/inability to sleep
weight loss/inability to gain weight
fatigue
heat intolerance
elevated body temperature
high blood pressure
tacchycardia

Q: Have all the symptoms of low thyroid but my blood test was normal?
Can anyone relate to this? I have many of the classic symptoms of hypothyroidism but I don’t have low thyroid. I just got the call that my blood test showed normal. I have been living with these awful symptoms for two years now, what do I do now?
Thank you everyone for your responses, very helpful. My symptoms are: very bad muscle aches, headaches, cold intolerance, memory problems, FATIGUE, concentration problems, dry skin, dry hair, low sex drive, and some others I can’t think of because of memory problems

A: What are the symptoms? Are you seeing a proper endocrinologist, or just a regular physician? They’ve narrowed the range that is “normal” so your doctor might be looking at the old range. They’re much more aggressive with treating thyroid. (I take thyroid meds and I never had symptoms, it was because of my blood test). Be AGGRESSIVE with your doctor — YOU are the client, remember!

Hypothyroidism

Clinically apparent hypothyroidism usually warrants treatment. In case the hypothyroidism is due to dietary minerals and iodine, supplementation with these may obviate the need for hormonal treatment, but only if iodine deficiency has been documented, which is very rare in the Western world. Whilst subclinical hypothyroidism is thought to have long-term consequences, such as atherosclerosis and coronary heart disease risks,[1] there is no current consensus as to the benefits of treatment in this group.[2][3]

Treatment is usually with levothyroxine (starting at 50 μg/day), a synthetic thyroxine analogue. There is no evidence suggesting that there is any need to substitute T3 as well.[4][5]

Symptoms as well as TSH levels are used to monitor effect of substitution; a high TSH level suggests treatment is not yet adequate and that dose adjustments are necessary. A low (“suppressed”) TSH may indicate the dose is too high. Some patients prefer a pig thyroid extract, natural desiccated thyroid hormones, which contains T3 as well as T4 and traces of T2, T1 and calcitonin.

Q: what is thyroid and what is the symptoms?
i just wonder what is thyroid and what is the symptoms of thyroid?

A: The thyroid is a gland in your anterior neck region supplied by the superior and recurrent laryngeal nerves and thyroid arteries. It uses iodine to produce compounds such as T3 and T4 in order to regulate normal body physiology.There is 2 types of thyroid (1)Hypothyroid (2) Hyperthyroid. Hyperthyroidism is a condition in which an overactive thyroid gland is producing an excessive amount of thyroid hormones that circulate in the blood. hypothyroid deficiency of thyroid activity.
Hypothyroid:-Weight gain Puffy face
Loss or thinning of eyebrows Cold intolerance
Low sex drive Depression
Abdominal bloating Cold hands or feet
Dry or thinning hair Joint or muscle pain
Thickening of the skin Thin, brittle fingernails

Hyperthyroid Symptom:- * Excessive sweating
* Heat intolerance
* Increased bowel movements
* Tremor
* Nervousness; agitation
* Rapid heart rate
* Weight loss
* Fatigue
* Decreased concentration
* Irregular and scant menstrual flow

Q: Is there any reason for having symptoms of a thyroid problem, but having normal blood levels?
I have a lot of the symptoms, but I got my blood tested and it came back normal. My mom had hyperthroidism and had her thyroid removed. Problems in this area are hereditary, but I cant figure out why I have all the symptoms and no reason for it…. Help me?

A: You probably have what is called “Subclinical Hypothyroidism”. Basically, with this condition, the pituitary gland, which is in charge of regulating the thyroid gland, produces extra amounts of TSH to stimulate the thyroid to maintain a normal circulating level of thyroid hormones. While with “Subclinical Hypothyroidism” you technically are not Hypothyroid (thyroid hormone levels are normal), your pituitary is working hard at keeping your thyroid hormone levels within the normal range. In a significant number of patients, the TSH levels must climb in order to continue to stimulate the thyroid gland. Eventually, over the course of months to years, the thyroid gland no longer responds. At this point, “Subclinical Hypothyroidism” turns into overt Hypothyroidism. With Subclinical Hypothyroidism you will have Hypothyroid symptoms. Some doctors refuse to treat Subclinical Hypothyroidism and wait until you become fully Hypothyroid. I think this is a huge mistake. Treating Subclinical Hypothyroidism early on not only helps the patient so they don’t feel horrible, but also lessens the extent of how bad the Hypothyroidism can get. I had a doctor who refused to treat my Subclinical Hypothyroidism and I got so bad that I couldn’t hold down a job and spent most of my time in bed. I searched for a new doctor and found one that was willing to treat my Subclinical Hypothyroidism. Unfortunately, going for so long without treatment caused other problems…I ended up with heart damage, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, lost most of my hair for a while and when it grew back it turned completely gray (it wasn’t before) and many other bad things happened. So it’s important to get treated right away.

I suggest you find yourself a good “thyroid doctor” called an Endocrinologist and have a simple blood test including an antibody test (sometimes called an ANA test) to see if you have Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis (an auto-immune disease of the thyroid which often starts out as Subclinical Hypothyroidism). Here is a good Endocrinologist locator:

http://www.armourthyroid.com/con_phLocator.aspx

I highly recommend you get the book, “Living Well with Hypothyroidism” by Mary J. Shomon. It is an easy book to read and you will learn a lot. You may buy it cheap at Amazon.com for as little as $6.05 used

(http://www.amazon.com/Living-Well-Hypothyroidism-Doctor-Revised/dp/0060740957/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1249143075&sr=8-1)

or you can get it at a book store (if they don’t have it, have them order it for you).

Once you find a good doctor that is willing to treat you have him/her put you on Armour Thyroid (a type of medication for Hypothyroidism). I was first placed on Synthroid (Levothyroxine) and although it got my thyroid levels in the normal rage, I still had the hypo symptoms and felt awful. It wasn’t until I went on Armour Thyroid that I felt like my old self again. The difference is a hormone called T3. Synthroid doesn’t have T3 in it only T4. Many in the medical field think that Hypothyroid people only need T4 and that your body will convert T4 to T3, but many people’s bodies don’t convert T4 to T3 well and that’s why they still have hypo symptoms while on Synthroid. The human thyroid gland naturally produces hormones T1, T2, T3, T4, T5…etc. Synthroid is a synthetic hormone replacement with only T4. Armour Thyroid is a natural hormone replacement and it has all the hormones your thyroid naturally produces so it stands to reason that treating a disease as naturally as possible is best. Synthroid has a huge marketing campaign with medical schools and doctors’ offices and they try to tell everyone Armour Thyroid isn’t any good. Don’t believe that. Armour Thyroid has been around for over 100 years and is very reliable and is regularly tested and approved by the American Food and Drug Administration. Because of all the negative marketing from Synthroid about Armour, you may have a difficult time getting a doctor to prescribe Armour. However, if you go to the Armour Thyroid web site and use their doctor locator you should be able to find a doctor in your area and state that is willing to prescribe Armour. Believe me it is well worth it to go out of your way to get Armour.

http://www.armourthyroid.com/

Print this out. Take it to your doctor. If your doctor poo-poos this, then fire your doctor and go to that doctor locator I gave you and find a doctor that will help you. I cannot stress enough how important it is to get treated right away. Good luck!

Q: I have a lot of symptoms of a slow thyroid, but every test I take comes out negative. What do I do next?
I have a family history of slow thyroids and, frankly, thyroids that quit. My metabolism is SLOW. I’ve had depression and a lot of other symptoms. My mom’s thyroid just gave out and they’ve put her on replacement thyroid hormone. She’s lost a ton of weight and she’s much happier.

I’ve taken every blood test that I know to ask for. They agree my thyroid is on the sluggish side, but that’s it. Should I see an endocrinologist? What do I do next?

A: See an endocrinologist and bring some knowledge with you. Find out your test scores, including your TSH. A TSH above 3.0 indicated hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid), but most labs use an older standards and a TSH may need to be as high as 5.0 to be considered underactive.

http://www.aace.com/newsroom/press/2003/index.php?r=20030118

Until November 2002, doctors had relied on a normal TSH level ranging from 0.5 to 5.0 to diagnose and treat patients with a thyroid disorder who tested outside the boundaries of that range5 . Now AACE encourages doctors to consider treatment for patients who test outside the boundaries of a narrower margin based on a target TSH level of 0.3 to 3.04. AACE believes the new range will result in proper diagnosis for millions of Americans who suffer from a mild thyroid disorder, but have gone untreated until now.

underactive thyroid symptoms

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Read and learn more about underactive thyroid symptoms. For more, visit the Thyroid Disease website ThyroidDiseaseWiki.com.

Q: Are underactive thyroid symptoms similar to any other disorder?

A: yes i have an underactive thyroid and the symptoms are very similar to depression. ie feeling tired, not sleeping properly low sex drive, low moods etc. if u are worried look on nhs direct website and u can diagnose yourself based on your symptoms or visit your gp. hope u feel better

Q: Underactive thyroid symptoms?
My mom has an overactive thyroid- and I think I have an Underactive thyroid…..I always feel sluggish, hungry and I’m always bloated, I have also gained some weight recently.. Are there any other symptoms with an underactive thyroid? I going to a doctor next week but I would like to get a little bit of info about it.

Thanks

A: Being anxious and even depressed can sometimes be a symptom of an underactive thyroid for some people (an example only but I have read about this and talked to others who have had similar symptoms).

I am also including the link to a site that may help you find even more information:

http://thyroid.about.com

Q: Can underactive thyroid function symptoms be similar to early pregnancy symptoms?

A: Yes
My sister has an underactive thyroid
Answer mine

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AsKTc9xeJQWKO5dm0kKj39Xsy6IX;_ylv=3?qid=20080827071251AANLkhb

Q: Will my underactive thyroid symptoms go away once I start my meds?
I have a VERY LOW underactive thyroid (according to my doctor it is terribly low).

I have really bad symptoms like everything with me is wrong, my hair falls out like no tomorrow, just chunks at a time, and its like dead straw hair. my muscles are super weak, if I write two sentences my arms will start to ache, I recently gained 30 pounds (when I was eating less and exercising more, my doctor says its cause my metabolism is so slow from my underactive thyroid thats why I am gaining weight), I get really bad shortness in breathe, pale, poor memory, swollen hands and feet, Hoarseness or deepening of the voice, brittle thin nails, bad immune system, heavy periods, joint pain, EVERYTHING! it causes soo many problems, ecspecially with the horsey throat and the dry hair falling out soo much, weight gain, swollen fingers and muscle soreness there my main big problems..
they are truly ruining my life, I am starting my meds next week, are my symptoms going to gradually go away (I really hope so) or am I going to have them all my life. Pleaseee people help me and answer me my mind is baffled with these questions, I need a clear answers.

Thank you soo much, GOD BLESS!

A: It may take a couple of weeks, but you will definitely feel much better. Most of the time, the doctor will start you on an estimated dose then draw your blood level in a week or two, then adjust your dose until they get it just right. Be patient; you will be fine.

Q: what r the symptoms of an underactive thyroid?
I have been extremely tired for the past week and have dry and sore eyes. are these symptoms.. going to ring my doc tomorrow and try and get appt.

A: Not much there to suggest thyroid disease. Most doctors would not investigate tiredness present for any less than 4 weeks in the absence of any more significant symptoms.

Q: symptoms of overactive and underactive thyroid?
i think i may have an overactive thyroid but dont know what the symptoms are! can anyone please help explain what symptoms might occur with an underactive thyroid and an overactive thyroid please?
im mainly asking because my moods havent been good lately, i thought maybe my pill had been the problem but ive been on it for 4 years and ive only just become moody lol
also, excessive hair i thought was down to an overactive thyroid…is that right?

A: overactive thyroid

you will sweat a lot
weight loss over a few months
your eyeballs may be popping out.
you might have palpitations
your palms will be warm and sweaty
you will feel anxious and jittery.
high pulse

underactive thyroid ( opposite to evrythin thats there in overactive)

mostly it will be unexplained weight gain..
lethargy… you might not feel like doing stuff u used to..
cold palms and soles..

Q: underactive thyroid………………?
i have had blood tests and says im on borderline of an underactive thyroid i feel so lifeless im getting deppressed and these are symptoms of underactive thyroid this is my second lot of tests ive had as well but the doctor wont give me anything to help it does anyone have any advice on what to do please

A: Underactive thyroid needs to be treated with medication so that your body gets the thyroiud hormones it needs – there is NO other way.
Your symptoms are clearly thyroid related and if your doctor won’t treat you, you need a new doctor who knows whatr they’re doing or an endocrinologost who is experienced in treat the thyroid.
When you say borderline, you need to find out exactly what your levels (test results) are? You are ENTITLED to this information, The do some research. If they are over 3 or 4 and certainly over 5, then you NEED treatment and the doctor need sto be reminded that refusal to treat IS a problem.

A: I know exactly what you’re talking about.

Check out the Wilson’s Temperature Syndrome website, and see what you find out. If your doctor says no, try a different doctor.

Q: What are symptoms of a child with a underactive thyroid?

A: Symptoms of hypothyroidism in a child may include weight gain; not growing in height, fatigue, depression, mood changes, constipation, muscle and joint aches, dry skin, headaches, and all the other symptoms that adults can get like, low blood pressure, vertigo, slow heart rate, low body temp, feeling cold especially hands and feet, ridged fingernails, dry thinning hair, sore throat, sleep apnea, sensitivity to light, and thinning eyebrows

Q: Is an underactive thyroid if left untreated harmful?
I have had symptoms of an underactive thyroid for almost 2 years now (tiredness, rapid weight gain, feeling cold and then hot, numb toes and arms etc) is it harmful if left untreated? Also is there any pills I can buy over the counter (in the UK) that can help regulate my thyroid? Thanks

A: Hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid) is a condition in which your thyroid gland doesn’t produce enough of certain important hormones.

Women, especially those older than 50, are more likely to have hypothyroidism. Hypothyroidism upsets the normal balance of chemical reactions in your body. It seldom causes symptoms in the early stages, but over time, untreated hypothyroidism can cause a number of health problems, such as obesity, joint pain, infertility and heart disease.

The good news is that accurate thyroid function tests are available to diagnose hypothyroidism, and treatment of hypothyroidism with synthetic thyroid hormone is usually simple, safe and effective once the proper dosage is established.

You will need to see a doctor who will determine how much thyroid hormone you will need. This medication is very inexpensive but you will need to be tested by your doctor from time to time.

Q: Question on med Levothyroxine for underactive thyroid?
I was told by my doctor recently that I have an underactive thyroid (never had that before I am 44) so he put me on Levothyroxine. Once a day 0.100MG. I am wondering if anyone has any good or bad news on this drug or personal experience and their symptoms of an underactive thyroid because I feel okay. (Aside from being tired). Thanks.

A: Many women become low thyroid as they get older.

I was diagnosed with low thyroid when I went in for a physical before getting pregnant. I was 39 years old and was unaware of any symptoms. As far as drugs and side effects go, levothyroxine is much better than most pharmaceuticals.

However, some people don’t do all that well with levothyroxine, and since it is the standard drug for docs to prescribe with low thyroid, if you are one of the people who doesn’t do well on it, you may have a tough road ahead to get someone to do the tests and experimenting you will need to get the right medicine and the right dose.

As time went on I did feel very tired, even on the drug, and had other symptoms as well (shortness of breath, confused thinking, hard to lose weight). The symptoms can be very subtle – so subtle that you don’t notice them until you feel better due to drugs or whatever, then you say “wow, I feel like myself again. I didn’t even notice how bad I was feeling.”

A great website for info is http://thyroid.about.com

Q: Underactive Thyroid?
I got my blood tests back and been diagnosed with borderline underactive thyroid disease – as it is borderline my doctor has decided to take blood tests in a couple of weeks to decide if I need the treatment , has anyone got any information they could provide or personal experiences or symptoms?

I am 22 by the way. Thanks

A: Many patients remain borderline for many years, so your doctor is right not to be in any hurry to treat you. Once this decision is made you will be on levothyroxine for life.

Classically patients with frank underactive thyroids are cold, slow, have dry skin, slow pulse and may gain weight.

Q: what are the symptoms of an over/underactive thyroid gland?

A: Overactive – loosing weight, heart palpitations, shaking hands, heat intolerance, greasy hair / acne, bulging eyes, gritty eyes – basically your body overworking because its got too much thyroid hormone in your blood. These are the symptoms I had before treatment.

Underactive – putting on weight or unable to loose any weight, feeling the cold, dry skin, headaches, pins and needles, tiredness – the opposite of overactive, in that your body does not have enough thyroid hormone. These are the symptoms I have now that I’ve gone the opposite end of the scale due to RAI treatment.

Q: Started a vegan diet about two months ago, I have recently had symptoms of an underactive thyroid?
I started eating a vegan diet about 3 months ago. In the last 2 weeks, I’m freezing all of the time (I live in the Arizona, so it’s not exactly cold), my skin has gotten drier, always sleepy, sore muscles for no reason. I’m on the thin side, but I always have been.

could it be soy milk inhibiting my thyroid? I drink about a glass or two a day.
I am well-versed in nutrition. For the first two weeks of eating, I anally documented everything I ate and changed my diet accordingly to meet dietary needs.
and that’s how I started drinking soy milk – for calcium and B12, the two nutrients I was lacking.

A: First of all, do not attempt to self-diagnose a problem. This should be done by a doctor. You could go down a list of symptoms and it could match almost anything. You may have an infection for all you know.

Are you not using iodized salt? If you have an iodine deficiency, this could cause thyroid problems http://www.vegfamily.com/dietician/1006a.htm Salt has been iodized in the US for the better part of the past century for all people– including meat eaters. If you don’t use it, you need to get a bit of iodine in your diet somewhere– about 150 mcg. http://veganhealth.org/articles/iodine/

I’m going to assume, because of your thin condition, that you do not eat a whole lot of food. Is that a correct assumption? Do you have any kind of eating disorder? Make sure you eat enough food to maintain a healthy weight, and meet your nutritional needs– such as getting enough iron, calcium, and other micronutrients. Iron is especially important for females who have their monthly period, because you lose iron when you bleed. If you are female and you’re of menstruating age, you need more iron than a male. Vegetarians may also need a bit more iron from plant sources because it is nonheme. http://veganhealth.org/articles/iron/

You also want to be sure you’re eating vitamin B12 daily in either a supplement or in fortified foods in addition to eating a healthy diet. Here’s an excellent website on vegetarian and vegan nutrition http://www.vrg.org/

edit: The reason I mentioned iodine was because you asked about soy and thyroid. The American Dietetic Association stated, “Foods such as soybeans, cruciferous vegetables, and sweet potatoes contain natural goitrogens. These foods have not been associated with thyroid insufficiency in healthy people provided iodine intake is adequate (They cited Messina M, Redmond G. Effects of soy protein and soybean isoflavones on thyroid function in healthy adults and hypothyroid patients: a review of the relevant literature. Thyroid. 2006;16:249-258.).” http://www.eatright.org/ada/files/VegetarianPositionFINAL.pdf If your iodine is fine, this research indicates that it’s not the soy that would cause a thyroid problem.

Q: Can the symptoms of diabetes and underactive thyroid be the same?
SORRY FOR ASKING SO MUCH
A little over a year ago I woke up from drinking and felt like shit, which usually isn’t the case. The next two months or so I started to notice that I was urinating a lot and drinking a lot more water than usual. Then I moved from Pennsylvania to Denver and really started to notice the difference. Every day I would wake up feeling as if I had a hangover. I thought it was just the altitude difference but as time went on things got even worse. So I went to the doctors to see if I was diabetic and they said I have an underactive thyroid. They gave me .05mg of levothyroxine “which isn’t a lot from what I understand” and I have been on it for almost a year now. They said I may be sensitive to high level as glucose but should just eat right and exercise. So I have a few questions
1.I’m only 21, is that normal
2.I wasn’t and still am not fat for having a “decrease appetite”
3.I still tend to get dry mouth and urinate a lot “back at sea level, Rhode island lots of humidity”
4.My meds say not to eat anything for an hour after taking it, which if I eat anything within 1.5-2hrs I usually feel like shit and get extreme dry mouth.
5.And ever since college I started to wet to bed every couple months “usually after drinking” is this because of excess blood sugar

A: to me its not the same but why not have a test and find out if you have sugar problems also. its a different test but it could be sugar problems and not that other i am not sure which type of doctor ou saw but i would take and find out cause sugar can make you feel bad and it can tire you out and it could b that instead.

low thyroid symptoms

admin — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0000

Read and learn more about low thyroid symptoms. For more, visit the Thyroid Disease website ThyroidDiseaseWiki.com.

A: If the hair loss is indeed due to low thyroid (hypothyroidism), then yes, it can reverse when you take prescribed replacement therapy.

Hypothyroidism

Treatment is usually with levothyroxine (starting at 50 μg/day), a synthetic thyroxine analogue. There is no evidence suggesting that there is any need to substitute T3 as well.[4][5]

Q: Does anyone know of a disease/condition that has the same symptoms as low thyroid, but isn’t low thyroid?
During the last two years I have been tested for low thyroid on several occasions, but my blood work keeps coming back normal. During the last few months I have felt worse and my doctor tested me for low thyroid again, but it came back normal. I have also been tested for diabetes and that has come back normal too. My symptoms are that I’m always tired, forgetful, have a hard time concentrating, losing/thinning hair, cold hands & feet, dry skin, “cloudy” thinking, unpredictable periods with bad cramps, etc. What do you think is wrong with me?? I feel like I’m going crazy because it’s been two years without any answer. Thanks!

A: Have your doctor order a special thyroid test that measure the amount of T3 vs the amount of reverse T3 in your thyroid panel. This is important because MOST hypothyroidism actually occurs with the patient having normal thyroid levels. The problem here is one of the most important of the thyroid hormones is not biologically active. T3 and reverse T3 are exactly the same chemically. A normal thryroid test that measure T3 can’t tell the difference. However, normal T3 is biologically active while it’s isomer (an isomer is the name of a molecule that, while the same chemically, is actually shaped slightly differently), reverse T3 has very little biological activity.

Anyway, if you have that test done (all standard labs do this test nowadays….exactly for the reason I just mentioned) and you have lots of reverse T3 and very little normal T3, that is the problem. There’s actually a way to stimulate your thyroid into fixing this problem involving the use of synthroid, but I don’t know much about it. Consult and endocrinologist.

BTW, this sort of thing tends to present in women after they have their first child. Reverse T3 is something your body makes when under stress in order to slow down processes and conserve energy.

Be sure to read the information at this website:

http://www.wilsonssyndrome.com/

Q: With low thyroid in a human, what actual symptoms would one feel?
My dog has low thyroid and I was just wondering what he felt. The vet was amazed at the results of several blood tests, because he didn’t exhibit the typical signs of lethargy and obesity.

A: In humans, hypothyroidism is charactized by: weakness, fatigue, lethargy, intolerance to cold, decreased memory, constipation, muscle cramps, joint pain, weight gain, decreased sweating, dry coarse skin, puffiness around the eyes, swelling of the hands and feet, low blood pressure and body temperature, and anemia.

Q: Symptoms of LOW thyroid?
what are symptoms of low thyroid

A: When thyroid hormone levels are too low, the body’s cells can’t get enough thyroid hormone and the body’s processes start slowing down. As the body slows, you may notice that you feel colder, you tire more easily, your skin is getting drier, you’re becoming forgetful and depressed, and you’ve started getting constipated. Because the symptoms are so variable, the only way to know for sure whether you have hypothyroidism is with blood tests. Since the metabolism is effected, weight gain is another possible symptom.

Q: Symptoms of low thyroid?
I am a 26 year old female. My doctor told me I have low thyroid after he got the results of blood work he had drawn on me. I have been taking Levothyroxine, only 25mgs a day. That is the lowest does. He said he wanted to eventually take me higher, as that is very low. I moved, and do not have a doctor, and it will take me a while to get one. I have been having some health concerns, and I was wondering if they could be due to the low thyroid, not being cured because of the low dose of medicine. My hair is very brittle, and up top it is thinning, almost like someone cut it. My throat seems to get hoarse. Very dizzy. The dizziness is the most concerning for me. Can anyone who is reading this tell me what they think from what I have said here? Also, what symptoms do you know of? Thanks a lot.

A: You really need to know what the results of your thyroid function tests were. You would have had your TSH levels tested at least and anything over 3 is considered too high. You take thyroxine to bring this level down. Anything below 2.5 would be excellent. Symptoms of low thyroid function include insomnia, feel the cold, brittle fingernails, coarse hair, fatigue and constipation. You don’t need to have all of the symptoms. I take 25mcg of thyroxine daily and my TSH levels came down from 3.1 to 2.1 and my problems have improved. Hope this helps!

Q: Symptoms of a low thyroid?
I am wondering if I have a low thyroid, many of my friends and family have said this before to me, and have suggested I get tested.

But before I do, I would like to know of any common symptoms beforehand.
Thankyou so much!

A: Gaining weight, no energy, feeling tired. although symptoms can take place over months. i use to have an overactive thyroid and now i’m the total opposite (hypo).

my thyroid was detected through a blood test. you should go to the doctor and explain how you feel and tell them you want a blood test. the earlier they catch it the better. it’s nothing huge to worry about once it is under control with medication.

Q: How do I fell on a low Thyroid? How do I feel on a high Thyroid, and what are the Symptoms to both?

A: If you have Hypothyroidism (low thyroid) You usually feel sluggish, tired and put on weight without even eating. If you have hyperthyroidism (high thyroid) You usually have alot of energy, hyperactivity and lose weight without even trying (this is the one I want lol) But if you feel you have one of these get to a doctor and a simple blood test can let you know. Sometimes with the hyperthyroid you feel like your heart is racing and almost beating out of your chest. Hope this has helped.

Q: What are the symptoms of a dog that has Low Thyroid?

A: Hair loss is the first symptom in most cases. End stage thyroid disease is characterized by oozing yellowish scaly sores that will not heal.

Q: Endocrinology / low thyroid?
what do you usually take for low thyroid symptoms?

A: Thyroxin

Q: What are 5 major symptoms possibly related to low thyroid? Suggest ways to reverse it w/o meds. TY?

A: Fatigue, cold intolerance, weight gain with poor appetite, heavy periods, facial puffiness, dry and rough skin, dry and coarse hair, lateral thinning of the eyebrows, decreased exercise capacity, etc.

Treating hypothyroidism without medications doesn’t work. Levothyroxine is the treatment.

Q: Im joining the navy but i have low thyroid im taking medicine for it but will this be a problem in the navy?
Im taking synthroid the symptoms of low thyroid is depression which ive been feeling because of my past problem of me not know my real father i feel uncompleted,unwanted and feel like wats the use of smiling i dont have nothin to smile about.how do i talk to someone about this but still go to the navy without any problems.

A: First of all, don’t lie to your recruiter. It is your recruiters job to do everything he/she can to get you in the Navy. They should lay it out for you, and try to get you any waivers you may need. If you lie and try to cover it up, and they find out later while you are in.. you are screwed. You will get kicked out on a medical discharge.
It sounds like you are going through a tough time my friend, you aren’t alone, we all go through them. Once you are in the Navy, there are lots of options available to help you with your problems. You will have unrestricted access to counciling and chaplains, who will do everything in their power to help you. Even in basic training.
Just remember, be honest and open with your recruiter and they will do their best to help you. Good luck.

Q: Is it possible to have a low thyroid that doesn’t show up in your blood work?
I have every single symptom of low thyroid…but when I have the blood test it doesn’t show up. I’m well within the range for a normal, healthy thyroid. Are there any other health issues that could mimick a low thyroid in a perfectly healthy person? I’m at my wits end!!!

A: i can relate completely as i also have suspicious symptoms that indicate a thryroid disorder. i had some lab work done but my TSH and Free T4 were “normal”; although the tests were done 3 hours after i ate breakfast. (TSH was 1.48 and Free T4 was 1.1).

what irks me is that when i do the online tests for hypo thyroid, i always come up with a potential problem thyroid.

Mary Shomon is an excellent patient advocate on this subject. Here is her URL: http://thyroid.about.com/gi/dynamic/offsite.htm?zi=1/XJ&sdn=thyroid&cdn=health&tm=16&gps=194_263_1011_606&f=00&su=p726.2.152.ip_p284.8.150.ip_&tt=17&bt=0&bts=0&zu=http%3A//www.thyroid-info.com/

I’m going to ask the doc if it would be possible to re-test in the a.m. before eating. if not, i’ll have my naturopath call in the blood work and pay out of pocket.

I hope you are able to find some relief. I’d do anything to get a good night’s rest myself…

Q: Doctors say i have low levels in my thyroid ((hypothyroidism)) but the symptoms are more like Hyperthyroidism.
I have anxiety attacks and i get depressed feelings.

A: Hypothyroidism can cause your heartbeat to be too slow, or even to skip beats, which may have something to do with getting panicky feelings. (Whether you are conscious of the skipped/low heartbeats or not).
Definately can cause depression, or at least make it worse.

Q: I suspect I have low thyroid, but want to treat it as naturally as possible, not with synthetics drugs. Doctor
I want natural treatment and natural hormones if necessary. Does anyone have knowledge or experience with this, such as if I can still buy a mercury thermometer to measure basal body temp. in the morning under armpit. Also any experience with natural treatment and doctors? I have read Dr. Broda Barnes’ book and I feel that many tests that even an endocrinologist would suggest are not really necessary. If basal temperature is low than it seems safe to assume that so is the thyroid, especially when symptoms are present. I want to find a mercury thermometer, then if low temp. is confirmed I want to take armour thyroid and then monitor temp. and any changes in symptoms. If someone has knowledge of natural medicine and treatment which could support me even better than this idea, without costing a fortune, I would most appreciate the info, thanks.

A: Well, I know how you feel. Being diagnosed or getting on the medicine is scary and overwhelming. I had this and I was just like you. I opposed drugs, medicines, synthetics until I learned that thyroid hormone is an absolute must in our bodies in fact it goes into ALL of our cells to regulate metabolism, temperature, moods, nerves, absorbtion and a whole buntch of many things. Then I had a blood work, and another and saw that not taking the meds making my labwork worse! I recommend you to focus on getting the right diagnosis first instead of trying to find shortcuts or ways that you are not helping your body, yourself and your health. We can not live without thyroid hormone – this is a fact! Also, there are no “natural thyroid hormones” like something that you get from a plant, a tincture, a vitamin, or food. If you are thyroid is not producing enough hormone – you need to supplement it. Think about a diabetic who requires insulin (type 1). Would you think it is smart not to take the synthetic insulin shots to keep your blood sugar in control? Of course not – people dont die of diabetes but its complications like heart disease, organ failure and so many more. Same thing applies to your thyroid – you would be crazy to deny your body of something that it needs! So here is what I recommend. Get a comprehensive thyroid panel blood test and look where you stand. Get checked for: TSH (should be under 2 even though the range lists that up to 5.5 is OK – it is not), T4, T3, FreeT4, FreeT3, T3 Uptake, TPO antibodies. When you get the results in your hand – go to about.thyroid.com and check the ranges again. If you are in range – your symptoms could be due to other factors. If you have an underactive thyroid or possibly an autoimmune underactive thyroid (Hashimotos) you NEED medicine. You can denied this from yourself, but why would you? Without the drug you further deteriorate in your health. An untreated thyroid will leave you miserable along with can lead to coma. You can take synthetic drug called Synthroid (T4 only) – it is ok, but many do better on a combination therapy of synthetic T4 and T3, or take pig thyroid supplement as I do and feel like your old self again. I took synthetics before. Please do not confuse yourself synthetic female hormones (HRT) with thyroid hormones. All the mess you hear on the news about Hormone Replacement are about menapausal women getting synthetic estrogens and progesterones. That is not about thyroid treatments! Thyroid hormone replacement therapy has NO side effects if doses correctly and will help you to live a better and healthier life. It is your work to find out if you do better on the synthetic or animal derived product. I know some people say that eating kelp or doing yoga reversed their underactve thyroid condition which may be true in some cases – if their condition is not severe enough where they can function without symptons. Many of us can do all the yoga we want and we still have to take our meds. I wish you good luck and great health!

hypothyroid symptoms

admin — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0000

Read and learn more about hypothyroid symptoms. For more, visit the Thyroid Disease website ThyroidDiseaseWiki.com.

Q: Hypothyroid symptoms?
I’ve got an appointment to see a doctor but here’s some of my symptoms

Cold/ do not sweat.
Frequent nausea.
Itchy with no rash.
Flaking skin on eyebrows & elsewhere
Twitching (whole body)
Depression
Tiredness
Napping
Slow digestion
Limited sense of taste and little hunger
Low blood pressure
Heart rate of 58
Almost overweight
Numb feet and hands
Over-sensitive to bright lights and sounds
Frequently miss periods
Heavy periods

My thyroid is normal but on the low side. What else can I do?

A: If you tell your doctor about all your symptoms and let them know it’s interfering with your life, they should be able to treat it with Levothyroxine.

Q: hypothyroid symptoms????
best answer gets 10 points

A: •Fatigue
•Weakness
•Weight gain or increased difficulty losing weight
•Coarse, dry hair
•Dry, rough pale skin
•Hair loss
•Cold intolerance (you can’t tolerate cold temperatures like those around you)
•Muscle cramps and frequent muscle aches
•Constipation
•Depression
•Irritability
•Memory loss
•Abnormal menstrual cycles
•Decreased libido

Q: Should stimulants (like Ritalin ) may be prescribed to treat Hypothyroid symptoms?
Should stimulants (like Ritalin) may be prescribed to treat Hypothyroid symptoms? In addition to thyroid drugs such as (syn-thyroid)

A: No, too many side effects and too much risk of addiction. It has a completely different effect in people who don’t have ADHD–jitters, nausea, increased hyperactivity, and so on.

Q: all the symptoms of hypothyroid, but the test is negative?
I have all the classic symptoms of hypothyroid, so my doctor ordered a blood test, but the test shows i don’t have a thyroid problem, Is there something that mimics a thyroid problem, but is something different?

A: Because the thyroid gland can change rapidly in any 24 hr period, probably @ the time of the blood test yours was working normally. So I would ask the Dr. to re-test you. Have you tried seeking a good naturopath? They can often use iridology to work out what’s happening to your thyroid & a number of other issues with no invasive tests.

My sister has the same problem with a stop/start thyroid.

Q: Does anyone have hypothyroid symptoms not resoved by meds?
I was diagnosed about a year ago with Hypothyroid and placed
on synthroid. Supposedly my numbers are in range, however, I keep gaining weight even though I am on a strict diet and exercise program, and have other symptoms as well. Does anyone have any ideas on what I can do with this, yes I have talked with my doctor but because I am “in range” he doesn’t seem too concerned.
I am seeing and endo for this as well as
my diabetes, also I am not saying the weight gain is from the synthroid, but that I am still gaining weight from the hypothyroid even though I am on the meds. Also continuing with other symptoms such as depression, extremly cold, etc.

A: I know many people who do not get relief of their thyroid symptoms with T4 meds, myself included. You may want to look into a naturalmed like ARmour, as you may be a poor converter of T4 into T3.

Both the hypothyroidism and the diabetes can make it difficult to lose weight. First you need to get your thyroid levels right. Just being in range is not enough because the range is too broad. This means on T4 like Synthid that the morning TSH be around 1.0. If on Armour, the free t4 should be midrange and the free t3 high in range.

As far ax the diabetes, you need to bring your glucose and insulin levels down. I have insulin resistance, along with the thyroid problem and I’m fighting to not become a diabetic. I found the Metformin ER, along with exercise has helped.

Links below on thyroid

Q: Lots of symptoms of hypothyroid issues, but blood work came back that thyroid is fine. Any ideas?
My symptoms: tired all the time,
get cold very easily,
memory problems,
hair loss,
can’t lose weight,
depression.

I was sure this was hypothyroid but the tests came back all fine. I’m trying to find an answer because I just don’t feel healthy anymore. I looked up Wilson’s syndrome, but it seems many doctor’s don’t believe in Wilson’s. Does anyone have any idea of what I can do to feel better? I do not take any supplements at this time, and eat a fairly well balanced diet, mostly organic vegetables, etc. I’d appreciate any ideas for supplements or nutrition changes or anything that will help. Thanks!

A: HI McDaid

I would do a detox of the body to help rid of the toxins that are in your system. Specifically a colon and liver cleanse. If as healthy as you think you are, we all have toxins in our body because of all the manmade factors (chemicals in food and drinks, pollutition, stress, ect). Having regular bowel movements (3 times a day) is part of good health becasue what goes in the body must come out (just like a car). Must filter out your system to have it run effeciently. Be sure to also drink a gallon of distilled water a day to help rid of any toxins and the body (85% of our body is made of water).

I do 5-6 cleanses a year for myself (including the kidney) and this helps me live a healthy life without any drugs unlike 80% of people I know. Learn how to cleanse your system and you’ll have the greatest freedom of them all. Health!

Best of health to you

Q: Can hypothyroid symptoms get worse quickly?
I have had symptoms of hypothyroidism for 3 years and I was finally diagnosed recently due to a thyroid nodule. Each day it seems like my nodule is growing and I am feeling worse. Is this possible or am I crazy!!!???!!!!

A: The best thing would be to ask your dr. I’m sure it’s possible but I’m not a dr. I have hypothyroidism too. Maybe you should get some labs done to see where your levels are and if you are on medication, to see if you are on the right dose.

Q: can someone within the normal range of TSH still have hypothyroid symptoms?
I have hypothyroidsm and take synthroid 75 mcg. Recently I had my TSH checked and my doc said it was normal. However I still dont feel right. Could MY normal be differnt than others and i need to take a higher dose even though the standard test says it’s fine?

A: I know I went through something like this. My TSH levels were in the normal range, but they still gave me Synthroid, as it helps with depression and Panic and Anxiety Disorders. I was taken off of it, as the drug store, gave me three times my normal dose, and I was glad that I could check online, as they were all a close bluish color. I think they did change the colors since then. But, I was so HIGH taking the three times dosage of Synthroid, that my ADHD son, four at that time, could not keep up with me. We went to a lot of parks, and then when we had to go home, I could’n't relax, as my heart felt it was coming out of my chest. I didn’t think of the dose, until the next morning, and when I saw it, the drug store, never said sorry or anything, just gave me free meds (I already get that, as I am on Medicaid). My Doc who perscribed it for me, said I might have heart issues from taking too much of that medication. As I also suffer with Mitral Valve Prolapse, and when my heart palpitates, I do feel like I am going to have a Panic attack or my anxiety gets worse.

But, I would ask your Doc, the reasoning. Do you have other things your are dealing with that this medicaiton will help it out? Like I had the depression, and my numbers where on the cusp of normal and not normal. It helped me, til this one Doc thought he would take me off of it, as my numbers were fine, and now I am dealing with chronic pain, and my depression is the worse I ever had it, as I am just starting a new antidepressant, Elavil, that helps with my nerve pain and depression.

I hope your Doc tells you the reasoning, as if you don’t need it, why take it? Like if it ain’t broken, why fix it? But, some Docs know it can be used for other things, and he/she should have told you the reasoning!

Hope to hear an update, soon!

Hugs,

Q: My tsh level is .0006 and my t4 level is 1.67, but i’m having hypothyroid symptoms, what do i do?
my results are inconsistent with my symptoms. My symptoms are 100% HYPO – i have almost every one of them, but my TSH results are indicative of HYPER. The docs have referred my to an endocrinologist, but that appointment will take weeks. In the meantime, I’m freezing (my body temp never goes above 97) and my brain is so fuzzy I can’t concentrate on anything….

A: Do you mean hyperthyroid (over active thyroid).
A TSH Less than .5 to .7 is considered over active.
Your TSH level would need to be above 4 to be considered hypothyroid.

Heres some symptoms of a hyperthroid.

# Heat intolerance
# Nervousness
# Insomnia
# Breathlessness
# Increased bowel movements
# Light or absent menstrual periods
# Fatigue
# Fast heart rate
# Trembling hands
# Weight loss
# Muscle weakness
# Warm moist skin
# Hair loss
# Staring gaze

Good luck!

Q: What can cause symptoms similar to an adult hypothyroid in children/adolescents?
Such as fatigue, difficulty exercising in children. Later, irregular menstrual periods and weight gain despite not eating too much. She is also cold a lot and has difficulty concentrating. No anemia, and a hypothyroid is supposed to look different in teens and children than it does in an adult. Any ideas?

A: Sounds like classic hypo to me. (I have it.) And thyroid issues look the same in teens as in adults, trust me — it’s been a life-long journey for me.

Q: Hypothyroid: What symptoms has treatment helped?
I have just been diagnosed and was looking for advice and experience on what treatments worked and what symptoms others had and how did treatment work specifically and what it didn’t help and what were side effects…

A: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hypothyroidism

Q: Hypothyroid symptoms- normal thyroid?
I have literally almost every single symptom of hypothyroid. I finally got tested for it, and the tests showed that I have completely normal thyroid function. I don’t feel well at all and would like to fix whatever this is. What else could it be??

A: You still could be hypothyroid. My first test came back normal. 6 months later, the test showed I was hypothyroid. Symptoms of the condition seem to show up long before its reflected in the TSH test. Also, TSH changes throughout the day, making it a poor test for diagnosing. Better tests are the free t4 and free t3. When thyroid tests are done, they should always be done first thing in the morning when the metabolism is near its low point of the day. An afternoon test should not be done because TSH is at its lowest then. Another bad thing about TSH is the range. AACe changed the rangeto 0.3 to 3.0 a few years ago, yet most labs are still going by the outdated range of 0.3 to 5.5.

Q: If someone with a hypothyroid problem is having psychological symptoms?
ie brain fog, ocd, anxiety, mental exhaustion

and the problem has only been becoming apparent over the course of a couple of years, will treatment reverse those symptoms completely? or will there always be damage?
you didn’t read my whole question

A: Yes problems with thyroid can induce psych problems.Hypothyroidism

* Infants

o Constipation

o Poor feeding

o Jaundice (yellow discoloration of the skin and eyes)

o Excessive tiredness

* Children

o Similar to adult symptoms

o Poor school performance

* Adults

o Early symptoms

+ Easy fatigue, exhaustion

+ Poor tolerance to cold temperatures

+ Constipation

+ Carpal tunnel syndrome (pain at the wrists and numbness of the hands)

o Later symptoms

+ Poor appetite

+ Weight increase

+ Dry skin

+ Hair falls out

+ Intellectual ability worsens

+ Deeper, hoarse voice

+ Puffiness around the eyes

+ Depression

Q: possible to have LO TSH,NORM FT4,BUT NO hyperthyroid symptoms,ONLY hypothyroid symptoms? my labwk is erratic?
i have always been hypothyroid since i got diagnosed 15 yrs ago… i have NEVER had a labresult showing i was hyperthyroid… BUT for some fluke reason ??? , i’ve had a cpl labtests come up with a VERY LO TSH… range about 0.001 – 0.020 BUT have always had NORMAL free T3/T4… i do NOT have nor have ever had any symptoms of hyperthyroid…on the contrary i know i need my synthroid increased… been 2 yrs past due… i know my body better than any dr. so i know what my symptoms are trying to tell me… but this dr. ONLY looks at the labwk with NO INPUT from me at all… consequently i have gotten pretty sickly from not only not having my synthroid increased (like i said, the labwk is unusual for me…but i know my symptoms as in the past 15 yrs or so)… BUT this dr. decreased my meds… i am suffering from increased hypothyroid symptoms to the point where i cant get out of bed somedays…. anyone know of having tsh tests that are in contradiction w/ your symptoms?

A: Are you on any other drugs? I know my thyroid goes really out of wak like that when I’m on different prescriptions. Also, watch the amount of calcium you take in a day. I was told to never take my synthroid with any form of calcium. I guess this coates the thyroid medication causing it to not work correctly. Sorry, I’m not a Dr nor do I ever wish to be, but I can tell you it happens to me frequently. I’m so screwed up that when I am tired and want to sleep I’m wide awake and unable to! I would maybe try checking out a new Dr. for a second opinion. Good Luck!

Q: Are hypothyroid symptoms (eg cold hands) part of cushing’s?
Do people experience hypothyroid symptoms from high cortisol/cushing’s like cold hands?

I ask because I read a study that shows that high cortisol causes RT3 to be produced which blocks FT3 (the active thyroid hormone), and high cortisol also lowers the production of FT3. I have hypothyroidism but my levels of FT3 and FT4 are normal, but my RT3 is high and I have cold hands and other symptoms like tiredness etc and am wondering whether high cortisol could explain all this.

Thanks
Jonny

A: That is not typical, in that it is not a symptom that is not on the lists.

Cushing’s does interfere with the thyroid and usually that will show up best in the TSH test if the source is pituitary as well as the other tests that you listed.

Fatigue is a major symptom, but doctors will likely look for other “hallmark” symptoms such as central weight gain, purple or at least colored stretch marks, moon face, buffalo hump as well as having high cortisol tests. There are so many symptoms associated with Cushing’s and I had it and know a lot of people with it. No one had all the symptoms and we all were similar yet were different in our presentation.

While most of the symptoms are not specific, I would think that fatigue, acne, diabetes, weight, poor healing, high cholesterol, high triglicerides, depression, the hallmarks listed above – those symptoms that do not get better with treatment, then I would see a doctor to get more testing.

overactive thyroid symptoms

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Q: What are the symptoms of overactive thyroid?
What are the symptons of over active thyroid. My neck feels numb all the time and sometimes I am getting a lump in my throat and a pain shoots through my jaw and neck and then today I had like my throat was shaking it was really weird. I have been to the Dr he took my blood pressure and I have to have a blood test for over active thyroid. I was just wondering what the symptons were.

A: Nothing you have described would have made me think that diagnosis was likely.

Symptoms are tachycardia ( fast heart rate ), sweating, feeling hot, heat intolerance, agitation, tremor, increased appetite and weight loss. Often eye signs, exopthalmus, precede the other symptoms. Goitres are more common in under-active thyroid disease.

You blood test will soon prove or exclude this diagnosis.

Q: What are the symptoms of overactive Thyroid? Can somebody actually die from it?
Please help; I know someone that had very high Thyroid and I want to know what could happen to this person, is this an emergency?

A: It’s probably not an emergency. Symptoms include fast heart rate, weight loss, nervousness, sweating, feeling tired, and not being able to sleep well. Technically, yes, there is something called thyrotoxic crisis that a person could die of, but it’s very, very rare (and overactive thyroid is pretty common) and usually only caused by an injury to the thyroid such as from having surgery on it.

Q: Overactive Thyroid symptoms after treatment.?
After i get treatment for my overactive thyroid gland will the symptoms like sweating, nervousness and shaky hands go away???
thanks

A: Hi jake yes they will but it will take approximately eight weeks for it to make a difference but you will feel better. I have an under active thyroid and I have been on medication for over four years now,just make sure that you have your regular blood tests so they can monitor whether to increase or decrease your dose or even keep it as it is that’s what the tests are for.

A: overactive thyroid

you will sweat a lot
weight loss over a few months
your eyeballs may be popping out.
you might have palpitations
your palms will be warm and sweaty
you will feel anxious and jittery.
high pulse

underactive thyroid ( opposite to evrythin thats there in overactive)

mostly it will be unexplained weight gain..
lethargy… you might not feel like doing stuff u used to..
cold palms and soles..

Q: The symptoms of an overactive thyroid and hypoglycemia are similar- how can i tell which i have?
My symptoms are nausea, feel better on eating food, get shakes when hungry, solved by eating, anxiety, stress problems, problems with needing the toliet more regularly, not increasing weight even when i eat more, some swollen glands and intolerance to milk, severre diarea caused by drinking in large quantities and excruitiating cramps. seeing like energectic hallucinations and feeling really weak and sick, anger problems, weakness in general in my health.

A: You need a blood test in order to tell of you have thyroid disease or not. The tests that you need are free t3 and free T4.

Q: Painfull knees a symptom of overactive thyroid?
Weak upper arms and legs are symptoms of an overactive thyroid I believe.

What form does the weakness in the upper legs take? Does it cause pain in the knees when rising from a seated position? (There is also discomfort and weakness in the upper legs if the legs are lifted from the hip when seated, say.)

Thanks for any assistance.

A: I have Grave’s-Basedow Disease, which is a type of hyperthyroidism and I have never had pain in my knees. I have exceptionally weak limbs like yourself though due to wasting before I was diagnosed. I would say that it is due to something else. The only thing you get from a thyroid disorder on your knees are these red spots that are small and don’t hurt and hardly and sufferers get them either.

Q: What are the symptoms of an overactive thyroid?

A: For an overactive thyroid, two of the biggest symptoms are being underweight and having a bugged-out look to your eyes.

Q: Am I too young to have an overactive thyroid?
I am 15, and I have a family history of overactive thyroids. I have been having episodes that I originally thought were panic attacks. I was doing some research about them on the internet, and read that sometimes people with an overactive thyroid mistake their syptoms for panic attacks. In my family, it generally affects the women over 35-40 years old. I did have a first cousin that was about 20 that had an overactive thyroid. Is this a possibility for me?
P.S. most of the symptoms for overactive thyroid describe the symptoms I have, except it said that people that have an overactive thyroid have an increase in appetite. I have a decrease in appetite, because my throat gets tight and I feel like I can’t swallow. And I sometimes get diarhea and my stomach gets upset.

A: Thyroid blood tests are very simply done by your doctor, and with your family history, you definitely should have one done immediately. Autoimmune disorders like thyroid issues DO run in families, and if you have the symptoms, get tested now. Your family members could have had it for many years before being diagnosed, it’s one of the most undiagnosed and widespread health conditions for women. I was diagnosed with hyperthyroidism in my mid thirties but who knows how long I had it before then…my doctor decided to test me based on symptoms just like yours. The sense of choking in your throat makes it even more likely your thyroid gland is enlarged, as it sits right over your throat. Don’t wait any longer to be tested. Untreated thyroid issues can be very dangerous, causing mental disorders and heart problems and all kinds of things. Good luck, and luckily there are medications and surgical interventions to deal with most thyroid issues very successfully.

Q: Can anyone give me any symptoms of having just been discovered as having an overactive thyroid gland?

A: an overactive thyroid gland can show the following symptoms:
Enlargement of thyroid gland (about 2-3 times its normal size)
Bulging eyeballs, Staring gaze
Heat intolerance
Warm moist and salty skin
Nervousness
Trembling hands
Fast heart rate (Palpitations)
Breathlessness
Insomnia (loss of sleep)
Increased bowel movements
Weight loss
Muscle weakness
Hair loss
Light or absent menstrual periods

Q: Is dizziness a symptom for overactive thyroid?
I feel a slight dizziness. My doctor told me I had to analyze my blood. The results showed that I had overactive thyroid…. Is my dizziness because of the overactive thyroid problem???

A: Hi Sisi. I’ve been both hyperthyroid and hypothyroid, and it has caused me to have dizzy spells. I don’t get them very often ( thank god ), but i have had them on and off since being diagnosed. If you never had them before, and you just started having them now, i think it’s safe to assume it’s because of your thyroid problem. If you take medication, and get your thyroid levels back to normal, the dizziness should subside. Take care

Q: What Foods or Drinks to avoid with an overactive Thyroid?
I suffer from an overactive Thyroid, but dont have received no Treatment jet. Are there any Foods or Drinks that should be avoided, and if so which ones? Sometimes I feel that my Thyroid acts up badly because of what I ate or drank could that be? What can I do for myself until a Doctor treats my Thyroid because the Symptoms are Very uncomfortable. Thanks!

A: There are no foods or drinks that should be avoided. Foods and drinks don’t make the symptoms of overactive thyroid any worse. An overactive thyroid can be corrected in 3 different ways. Medication, ablation or surgery. My sister had an overactive thyroid and hers was treated with ablation, which is using radioactive iodine to destroy the thyroid gland. Then you have to take thyroid replacement the rest of your life, but it’s less dangerous than surgery and if you can’t tolerate medication to reduce the overactive thyroid then there is no other option. good luck.

Q: Hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid)- what were YOUR symptoms—no online cut & paste references please!?
I’m not looking for a cut and paste of symptoms off webmd. I’ve already looked at typical symptoms of hyperthyroidism, so I REALLY need people’s personal experiences.

What sort of symptoms did you experience? Anything bizarre, like spells of muscle tension or weakness? Chills? Fogginess, dizziness? Please share your experience!

A: feeling very tired, hard to wake up in the mornings, racing heart, elevated pulse, sweating more than normal, feeling irritable and narky, feeling hungry all the time, putting on some weight even though was training hard, tender muscles (if I got a light leg massage would hurt!), dry skin, hair and nails growing faster than normal!

All under control now as I got treatment, but it can take up to 2 years to put right.

Q: Does this sound like an overactive thyroid?
My friend has had a blood test which says her blood cells are too big and may suggest a thyroid problem. She has suffered from anxiety and hyperactivity for some years,gets tearful and moody, has feeling of head swimming/buzzing, gets sweaty and has trouble relaxing. She feels her heart thumping at night and has insomnia and feeling of not being able to breathe. This has been diagnosed as anxiety disorder for years. Does this sound like an overactive thyroid? Any information on symptoms and treatment much appreciated.

A: It certainly is possible. My father had VERY similar symptoms, and he was diagnosed with an overactive thyroid. He had to get a procedure done that involved an incision in his neck… but I’m afraid that I don’t remember what it was. It was four years ago…

She should definitely get it looked at by a doctor.

Q: Overactive thyroid?
About a year ago, I was tested for overactive thyroid and the results said it was slightly overactive. A couple of months later, I was retested and they said all my bloodwork was normal. I have the majority of the symptoms, and I would like to be tested again. I’m not sure if it is common for thyroid levels to flucuate. Anyone have any information?

A: Yes, thyroid function can fluctuate depending on your diet and lifestyle, and other hormones in your body. Your adrenal glands and stress in particular can affect your thyroid function, along with other bodily changes that are going on.
You should go get it checked again if you think you have symptoms. These could possibly be symptoms of something else too though, so maybe get your other hormones checked as well.

Q: what are the symptoms of underactive and/or overactive thyroid?

A: Hypothyroidism- patient is slow with a slow pulse, cold course skin, course facial features, tends to gain weight, may retain fluid especially in the legs. and may get memory loss and occasionally psychiatric disturbance. May develop diffuse enlargement of the thyroid.

Hyperthyroidism- patient is fidgety and anxious, fast pulse, sweaty hot skin and may lose weight. Patient may also develop protruding staring eyes, which may precede the other symptoms. May develop nodular enlargement of the thyroid.

hyperthyroid symptoms

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Read and learn more about hyperthyroid symptoms. For more, visit the Thyroid Disease website ThyroidDiseaseWiki.com.

Q: hyperthyroid symptoms?
Tsh 0.77 ref range0.20-6.00 muL
free T3 4.9 ref range 2.7-5.7 pmol
free t4 18.4 ref range 8.0-22.0

for the last year ive been feeling really anxious and poor sleep and gritty feeling in eyes and sweaty,but no appetite increase or weight lost could it be possible thyroid issues.mild or severe. does alternative med work even though its not full blown hyperthyroid. what story do the numbers tell

A: if you lived in canada you would be referred to an endocrenologist who would know what to do, but its your health so if you can afford it then you should see one even if you have to pay.

Q: Can Hyperthyroid symptoms sometimes make u think your having a heart related issue?
I have thyroid cancer and am on suppressive therapy and my TSH is real low (<0.006) and my free T4 is 2.2H. I have been having all the symptoms of hyperthyroidism which leads to panic attacks which then I get tense in my cheast area and think I am having a heart attack. I also have been getting bouts of consectutive heart palpitations, breathlessness , panicky, shakey, and severe dry eyes.

A: Hypothyroidism brings with it a multitude of complications. Some of the most common
symptoms linked to hypothyroidism are subsequently delineated:
• Cardiovascular Change
Individuals with hypothyroidism generally exhibit a low pulse in the range of 60
b.p.m. or less and, in prolonged cases, cholesterol levels begin to compound as a
result of poor metabolic regulation and exercise. The combination of these two
factors aggravates the coronary arteries and puts the cardiovascular system under
a great deal of stress. In extreme cases, the compositional muscle fibers of the
heart will weaken, resulting in cardiac arrest and death

BETTER YOU TAKE IMMEDIATE OPINION FROM A CARDIOLOGIST.

Q: Why am I having symptoms of hyperthyroid disease?
Why am I having the symptoms of hyperthyroid disease, when I had my right thyroid gland removed 30 years ago, because of a tumor.? Altho, I have mentioned to my doctor the possibility, that I might have another tumor on the left thyroid gland, he doesn’t seem to listen and is treating me for other things he thinks might be causing these horrible symptoms. In the meantime, I’m in misery.

A: go see another doctors you should never trust just one doctor they want you to keep coming back to them so they can collect that money

Q: Hyperthyroid symptoms information please?
i have hyperthyroid but my symptoms are more like… sometimes i feel fear, i feel sleepy and tired almost like my blood sugar was low, sometimes quite irritated in general i feel weird. its almost like i am more hypo than anything. are this normal symptoms?

A: You are describing hyperthyroid symptoms to a “T”.

Are you getting treatment??

Q: What do i have if i have HypERthyroid symptoms with high TSH level.?
I quite smoking a month ago because i could not breath properly. I become very short of breath and am now coughing up the gunk in my lungs. I a very shaky with hot flashes, no fever, and feel cloudy in my head. What is wrong with me??? Please help!!!

A: Well I can’t really tell you what’s wrong. Your going to want to go and see a doctor so he can go and take a look.

Q: Which L-carnitine is best for relieving hyperthyroid symptoms?
L-carnitine fumarate is supposed to benefit the body most & L-carnitine acetyl benefits the mind. Because of that I would think that the L-carnitine fumarate would work best but maybe not. Nothing I’ve read has been specific about which L-carnitine to use for hyperthyroid only that it may prevent it or relieve symptoms.

A: If you’re looking for a good brand, Montiff is an excellent choice- it’s almost pharmaceutical grade. Stay away from the generic brand name stuff you see at health food stores.

Q: I am pregnant with twins and I am having symptoms of hyperthyroid. Would excersice help?
I am about 16 weeks preg. I am always tired. I sometimes feel like its hard to breath, and I also feel like my heart is racing even if I am just lying down. I have had blood test and do not have the results in yet. I just cant take feeling so tired anymore. What can I do? Would excersice help?

A: Im not carrying twins, but I feel like im going through the same thing. I am also 16 weeks preg. Sometimes my heart feels like its pumping alot harder, and actually feels like its skipping a beat. Im always tired too…I hoped it would go away in the 2nd trimester, but it seems like its here to stay! Ugh!! I might start walking to get frsh air and maybe get me more energized, hopefully that will work. Goodluck on your pregnancy!! Im a twin myself, enjoy!! )

Q: I have all the symptoms of a hyperthyroid condition… How do you know if you have it?
I was at the doctors yesterday and it was mentioned (b/c of my insomnia and constant elevated body temperature – not fever related), but they never thought to do a blood test. I came home and looked up the symptoms on 10 different websites, and it practicaly spells out my life health issues! How do I go about asking my doctor to do this blood test without sounding like a hyperchondriact?

A: You don’t need to worry about sounding like a hypochondriac. Insist on the blood test. You are the boss of your own health. Screw what other people might think.
You need to get the bood test; if you do have hyperthyroidism, you need to get it under control to avoid damage to your organs, such as the heart.

Q: Can someone have all the symptoms of hyperthyroid yet be diagnosed as hypo?

A: A LOT of the symptoms can be described for both it just depends on the person. As long as that is how your levels read than yes it is possible.

Q: i have almost all the symptoms of hyperthyroid even my doctors thought i had it but all the tests are negative?
what could it be?

A: It could be that you had the wrong test. You need free T3 and free T4.

Q: what does 0.68 for tsh level mean.my doctor says it is close to hyperthyroid but I have symptoms of hypothyroi?
I am very overweight and getting worse. My hair is thin. I had problems with my periods for years. I took hormone pills had a d n c and then had a hysterectomy because they couldn’t figure out what the problem was.

A: It’s now more than six years since the experts have established that this new, narrower TSH normal range of 0.3 to 3.0 is a more accurate one, and recommended that it become the standard of practice. Yet, the dithering continues. Some doctors use the new range for diagnosis and therapeutic management — others refuse to consider anything unless it’s marked “High” or “Low” on laboratory reports

Remember that you can have both hypo and hyper.Heres a statement from someone that had both.
Both Hashimoto’s and Graves’ disease antibodies, which puts the thyroid into a push-pull situation, where it cycles up and down through hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism.

Hashi dominate with Graves’ secondary or Graves’ dominate with Hashi secondary, are people with equal amounts of both stimulating and blocking TSH receptor antibodies.

A person may present features of one of these disorders at one time and features of the other at another time. However, they both can’t present features of both at the same time. Therefore, treatment is at the moment of the prevailing disorder.

Some even believe that hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism, including Graves’ disease and Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, as different phases of the same disease. Graves’ disease, Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, idiopathic thyroid failure and Hashitoxicosis are all closely associated and sometimes overlapping syndromes that cause symptoms of thyroid disease. .Goe to my source , it really is interesting. I really took time to look this up , so I really hopes this helps.

Tin

Q: Mom, 5′4″, 106lbs, hyperthyroid symptoms but bloodwork fine?
I lost a lot of weight, maybe because I’m still nursing my toddler. Before pregnancy I used to weigh 128lbs but was diagnosed border hypotyroid (runs in my family).
Now my thyroid seems fine.
Has anyone gone through this?
It’s enlarged though.

A: I’ve never had any thyroid problems but I lost 15 pounds more than my prepregnancy weight just by breastfeeding. No exercise or anything. It’s wonderful. 128 to 113, and I’m 5′ 4″ also.

If your bloodwork is fine then don’t worry!

Q: can you have hyperthyroid symptoms with a tsh of .77?
I have a lot of shaking and trembling that goes on and on for 2 months..E.R doc suggested thyroid scan w/uptake based on my symptoms and a low normal- tsh . scans came back normal.I asked my doc what else we can check me for ..she had no answers..I am taking toprol. since aug and valium since Jan 24 it helps some what but i dont want to take valium and cover up my symptoms..please help Thank you

A: The docs I work for always err on the side of caution and tell me that yes you can be symptomatic- because that may be REALLY low for you… you need to get to an Endo!

Q: What are the symptoms of hyperthyroid?

A: The thyroid runs our metabolism. Being hotter than others, more appetite, but can loose weight even though they are eating more. Trembling of the hands, hard or irregular heartbeat, fatigue at the end of the day but have trouble sleeping, irritable. Go to the site, Endocrineweb.com if it doesn’t pop up to this hyperthyroid topic, search for it. Also in the search block you can type symptoms of hyperthroid. Also try http://www.endocrineweb.com/hyper1html Good luck.

under active thyroid symptoms

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Read and learn more about under active thyroid symptoms. For more, visit the Thyroid Disease website ThyroidDiseaseWiki.com.

Q: What are under active thyroid symptoms in men?

A: Fatigue
Weakness
Weight gain or increased difficulty losing weight
Coarse, dry hair
Dry, rough pale skin
Hair loss
Cold intolerance (can’t tolerate the cold like those around you)
Muscle cramps and frequent muscle aches
Constipation
Depression
Irritability
Memory loss
Decreased libido

Q: over-active thyroid & under-active thyroid symptoms???
what is the difference between the symptoms of an over-active thyroid and an under-active thyroid??? besides one making you lose weight and one making you gain weight

A: Symptoms of overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism):
Palpitations, fast heart rate
Heat intolerance
Nervousness
Insomnia
Increased bowel movements
Light or absent menstrual periods
Trembling hands
Weight loss
Warm moist skin
Hair loss
Staring and protruding eyes

Underactive thyroid causes the opposite, e.g. weight gain, puffy sunken eyes, slowness, cold dry skin, slow pulse.

The best way to confirm your thyroid status is to get a blood test done which will check your free T4 and TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone) levels. Overactive: high T4, low TSH. Underactive: low T4, high TSH.

Q: Under active thyroid symptoms please??
Can anyone tell me the exact symptoms of an under active thyroid problem I have been feeling really lethargic and extremly tired all the time for about 6 months now but when i try to sleep I cant and when in bed at night I cant stand the heat could this be thyroid I would be obliged to answers from anyone who has this condition I also have gained quite a bit of weight Thanks

A: Good morning Miss Principle. Here is a website link that explains everything you need to know about an underactive thyroid gland. I hope it helps you. Good luck.

Q: what are symptoms of an under active thyroid?
i have an over active thyroid but ive recently been gaining weight and cant lose it. maybe my thyroid is under active now?

A: the symptoms of an underactive thyroid are a greater sensitivity to cold, unexplained weight gain, dry hair and skin

This website has alot of imformation on an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism): http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/hypothyroidism/DS00353

Q: can anyone advise about under active thyroid symptoms and also medication also on weight loss?

A: Symptoms are : Fatigue, depression, moodiness, constipation, dry and/or brittle nail and hair, lack of concentration, irregular periods, muscle and/ joint pain, puffy hands or feet, lack of sex drive, poor circulation and memory loss. Here are some names of some med. to take- thyromine,Alvidar, thyax. If it is your thyroid and you get some med. they say most women do lose weight. Here is a wed site you can go to (progressive Health.com-thyroid treatment)

Q: How come an under active thyroid sometimes shows no symptoms?
Yet when you have bloodwork done your hormonal levels are off? But you dont feel that bad :S Maybe just cold hands.. ?

A: Because the symptoms are kind of ´common´, they´re not really typical for an under active thyroid, except when you add them together.
When you search for a check-list, you can find all kinds of problems that all can be caused by your under active thyroid!

But on the other hand, there are a lot of people who have an under active thyroid for years and never notice it. But it’s never good for your body, if the levels are really off, because it can cause lot’s of shitty problems.

And, everyone reacts differently on the bloodlevels. It’s what condition you’re whole body is in, your age, fysical and mental condition, etcetera.

PS: sorry for any weird grammar or something!

Q: my bloods state normal but i have symptoms of under active thyroid what can i do?
i am tired, my joints ache, my knees are worse at night have allergies and have the minera coil i walk and eat healthy i am over weight but cannot shift it ,headaches ,feel sick most mornings i am down because of the above no other reason

A: If your Thyroid is under active your Doctor
will know about this and the problem will
be rectified by the doc or a referral to a
hospital Thyroid department soon.

Q: How does under-active thyroid glands affect you? What symptoms shows that you have under-active thyroid glands?
Does under-active thyroid gland affect the height of someone?

A: Lethargy, weight gain, water retention, low immunity

Q: What are some symptoms of an under-active thyroid?

A: Fatigue, feeling cold all the time, trouble waking up in the morning (don’t we all feel this way?), weight gain, puffiness, joint pain.

Q: What are the symptoms of an under active Thyroid?
I believe its called hypothyroidism..??? I have hair loss, tiredness all the time, loss of appetite, thirsty all teh time, ect…. just to name a few…. Can someone give me some useful info,… Thanks

A: Yep…go here and find all ya wanna know…

Q: why do i have symptoms of under active thyroid but blood test results show no?
i have a long list of symptoms including, constant tiredness, mood swings, inability to lose weight even though i diet and exercise daily, i have (what i suspect to be) carpal tunnel in my right arm/hand, my periods are irregular and i am unable to get pregnant.
I have been to the doctor and he took a blood sample for me and said he would test for thyroid problems – this came back negative, however i spoke to my acupuncturist who said that there has to be something wrong with me – the Doctor keeps sending me away and treating me as if im a hypochondriac! i know when there is something wrong with my own body and im at the end of my tether! does anyone know what i should do??
Thanks

A: Same here!! I was sure there was something wrong with my thyroid. It even runs in my family (mum and sister, also cousins and nephew). I’ve had loads of tests but there’s nothing wrong with me ??
I’m now a few years down the line and still feel ill. I now think it must be my hormones but the testing scale is too broad and they keep telling me i’m within the correct levels.
GP’s don’t understand and put you on the treadmill of hospital tests which all come back ok and then they just want to leave you like this.
Basically, If you haven’t got something regular and obvious wrong with you, then they’ll blame it on your mind and make you feel stupid.
It is possible to have a sub-clinical thyroid disorder, where it starts going wrong before it shows up on tests, so maybe time will tell. Until then you’ll just have to make the best of it and remember you’re not alone.

Q: What kind of symptoms are there for an over or under active thyroid?
in a human not an animal

A: The thyroid is the body’s metabolic controller.

Over activity produces a hot, fidgety person, sweaty, nervous, agitated with a rapid heart rate. These people tend to loose weight and may develop exopthalmus ( protruding eyes.)

Under active patients are cold, have dry skin and dry thinning hair. There heart rates are slow and they are sluggish and tend to gain weight.

Q: I have all the symptoms of an under active thyroid but tests always come back negative…what to do?

A: If you’ve been tested multiple times and the test is “always” negative, it’s time to look for another cause for your symptoms.

Q: what are the symptoms of an overactive/under active thyroid???
I went to the Dr. yesterday but i really wasnt understanding what the dr was saying becuase they drew blood and i get kind of light headed…..what are the symtoms of an overactive/underactive thyroid???

A: overactive (hyperthyroid) symptoms include, increased sweating, feeling hot, rapid heart beat, nervousness, anxiety, weight loss, and diarrhea.

Underactive (hypothyroid) symptoms include, slow heart rate, constipation, fatigue, weight gain, depression, sensitivity to cold, sensitivity to light, dry skin, dry thinning hair, low bp, thinning eyebrows, ridged fingernails with no moons on fingers (only thumbs)

Below are a couple of thyroid links.

Q: Any Thyroid under/over active sufferers out there to share their symptoms?
Just wondering if anyone has gone through this, and what kind of symptoms they experienced?

A: My absolute worst symptom was the insomnia that comes from hyper.

high thyroid symptoms

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Q: How do I fell on a low Thyroid? How do I feel on a high Thyroid, and what are the Symptoms to both?

Q: Blood test says I have a high thyroid (hyperthyroidism), but I seem to fit the symptoms of hypothyroism!?
I’m a female in my late 20’s who went to the doctor and got tests back confirming that I have a high level thyroid (hyperthyroidism). However, I have not lost weight and have not lost any of my hair and I don’t seem to fit any of the signs of hyperthyroidism. On the other hand, I am tired a lot and can sleep practically at any time, have dry skin, am usually cold, and while I’m at an average weight, I don’t have much muscle tone and never have. Could the test and/or symptoms be wrong??? For those with a thyroid problem, did taking medication really yield a change and if so, how?
1 day ago – 3 days left to answer.
my tsh levels were low (which I understand means I have hyperthyroidism)

A: Your doctor could of got the wrong diagnostics

Q: High/Elevated thyroid?
I received some results from my doctor and was told my thyroid level was slightly high….she said it should be 2.0, mine is 2.3…hmmm….so obviously i have know idea what this means, so I’m going to see the doctor this week, but until then, can someone give me some insight. What are the symptoms of high thyroid and how can this problem be resolved? and one more….is this considered hypothyroidism or hyper?? Thanks.

A: Do you know what test the doctor is referring to? Usually a TSH is done and the range as recommended by AACE is 0.3 to 3.0. There are many doctors who believe a TSH over 2.0 is not normal and considered subclinical hypothyroidism.

seeing you didn’t mention what the test was, I will list symptoms for both underactive and overactive.

Symptoms of underactive (hypothyroidism) fatigue, weight gain, depression, dry skin, dry thinning hair, headaches, constipation, low body temp, ridged fingernails, vertigo, high cholesterol, slow heart rate, low blood pressure, sensitivity to light, menstrual problems, fertility issues,

Symptoms of overactive (hyperthyroidism) headache, weight loss, diarrhea, fast heart rate, increased sweating, nervousness, anxiety,

Q: what symptoms would a 16 old girl high performance tennis player if she had thyroid problems?

A: * Palpitations, fast pulse and irregular heartbeat
* Trembling and twitches
* Heat intolerance
* Hot flushes and increased sweating
* Increased appetite (or loss of appetite)
* Weight loss (especially if eating well)
* Diarrhoea
* Anxiety, nervousness and/or panic attacks
* Restlessness
* Irritability
* Thin, moist skin
* Soft, thinning hair
* Shortness of breath
* Muscle weakness
* Insomnia
* Enlarged thyroid gland
* Eye complaints (especially gritty or bulging eyes)
* Fatigue, exhaustion and lack of energy
* Menstrual cycle disturbances (intermittent and light)
* Depression and mood swings

I hope that you don’t have any of them!! It is not too common, so I hope that you are all clear.

Q: is anyone suffering from high levels of thyroid antibodies in their system?
My daughters TSH levels come back normal however her thyroid antibodies are extremely high. She is not underactive or overactive yet and the dr says there’s nothing they can do until it goes either way. What symptoms do you have?

A: I have high anti bodies. But i’m under care. I have double vision because of hyperthyroid. I used to pass out in my music class. My body temprature changes alot and i loose weight easily. I am now 13 i take carbimazole to keep my thyroid under control. I also suffer from chronic bronchitis.

Q: what happens when doctor cuts down on thyroid medicine, can you have symptoms worse?
I have hypothyroid and the last blood test for thyroid showed that the roxine (T4) was high. What does that mean and the doctor cut me down on my pills to 1-a- day for only five days and now I seem to have symptoms that are not right.Should I be concerned?

A: I also have hypothyroidism…your doctor should schedule a follow-up visit to determine if the lowered dosage is adequate. If you’re having symptoms, I would contact your endocrinologist and ask for another thyroid panel. Best of luck…it can be a frustrating road to travel while you’re finding that perfect dosage.

Q: what is the cause for high thyroid hormone. anyone know?
the doc told me that my thyroid hormone is a little higher than norm. free T3 was 3.83Pg/dl which is about 0.3 above the higher end of the norm. free T4 was 1.62 which is just 0.02 above the higher end of the norm. my TSH level was normal and it was 2.75UIU/ml. I am wondering what could cause slightly higher free T3 level and TSH still staying in the normal range. I have symptoms that could be associated with high thyroid hormone. My heart beat feel so fast after a little excersise and shortness of breath appear at the same time with fast heart beat. its hard to sleep sometimes when the symptom appears. This is very bothering me and I wonder if anyone have some idea what should i do to cure these and what could be the cause. Because my heart beat sometimes is very uncomfortable and it makes me anxicious. I really would like to be fine like before.

A: Stay away from high iodine foods and salt. See if it helps. Cant hurt.

BTW don’t smoke.

Q: what symptoms would a 16 yr old high performance girl tennis player have if she had thyroid problems , what ?
help?

A: For hypothyroid (low thyroid) – fatigue, hair loss, dry skin, constantly cold, puffiness, decreased reflexes, weight gain, mood changes/depression, constipation

Hyperthyroid (high thyroid) – anxiety, constantly hot/sweaty, diarrhea, fine tremor, weight loss, big appetite.

Both can also present with troubles with periods (too many/too few).

Q: How to treat High Thyroid? My TSH is 6.33 mU/L High ,Free Thyroxine is 12.9 pmol/L.?
My TSH is 6.33 mU/L High ,Free Thyroxine is 12.9 pmol/L
I do have shortness of breath, especially when exercising,abdominal pain,depression; and elevated blood sugar,hair falls out easily, is often oily and straight,bulging eyes, having more frequent bowl movements or diarrhoea, fatigue, feeling like you can never rest enough, insomnia sore,increased appetite, intolerance to heat, feeling like someone is choking me and difficulty swallowing foods. weight loss despite increased appetite.Can someone out there please let me know how I can get rid of this symptoms and how I can treat my High Tyroid.Did anyone had thyroid removed?How feels like without it? Can you do all activities like before and if you are healthy without thyroid?Thank you

A: I’m a biochemist and do a lot of research with the thyroid gland. Actually the endocrine system as a whole. Anyway, typically what happens when you have hyperthyroidism (high thyroid hormone levels) is you get a sort of radiation treatment. They give you a radioactive isotope of iodine which kills part or all of the thyroid gland. This means the thyroid can no longer produce thyroxine and triiodothyranine (the two main thyroid hormones). You would then have to take synthetic thyroid hormones for the rest of your life. The dosing at first can be tricky to get right, so you may still experience some of the same symptoms, or the complete opposite of the symptoms for the first few weeks. Just keep in contact with your doctor and let him make adjustments on your dosages. Surgery isn’t used too much because the radiation treatment is far less invasive (swallowing a liquid as opposed to the obvious steps involved in surgery). The radiation therapy has been used safely for decades, so don’t worry about radiation poisoning, it’s not a factor at all here. Sorry, I’ve never had this treatment, but I know lots of patients who have and they say the change is almost instantaneous (once they get the dosage of their synthetic thyroxine correct).

*Additional Information* Okay, apparently my answer confused some people. It’s true that when your TSH levels are high your problem isn’t with the thyroid itself. The problem is with the pituitary gland as others have said. The problem doens’t lie with the thyroid gland at all, it’s just doing what it’s told to do by the pituitary gland. However, the usual treatment for this doesn’t have anything to do with the pituitary gland. It’s the thyroid that gets treated as I described above. I’m not a medical doctor and I don’t diagnose diseases, so you need to talk to your doctor about this first.

Q: high thyroid levels…. ?
i took some blood tests to see why i am tired, like all the time!
it came back that i have high thyroid levels and i looked up the symptoms. i have almost all the symptoms for low thyoid levels ? … so why is mine high ? it doesnt make sense..

A: The confusion comes from the fact that you didn’t have your thyroid tested. You had a pituitary hormone called TSH tested. Testing TSH is an indirect, second hand way to guess at what your thyroid hormone levels are. Chances are, if your TSH is high, your thyroid hormone levels are low. And conversely, if your TSH is low, your thyroid hormone levels are high.

So your doctor didn’t say that you had high thyroid levels. He said that your TSH was high. This means that you probably have hypothyroidism.

You need free T3, free T4, and antibody tests to confirm and diagnose.

Q: I have high levels of Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH) what will this do to me?
I have just been told I have an underactive thyroid, according to my Dr my brain is making my body produce too much thyroid stimulating hormone to combat this. Why is my brain/body doing this? What symptoms can i expect from this condition, I feel tired occasionally, both physically and mentally. I sometimes feel mentally confused and get pressure in my head. Is this a symptom? I have heard that tingling/numbness in the hands/face can also be a symptom of this condition, is this the case? Any of your experiences would be welcomed, to give me an insight into thsi condition and how best to manage it.

Thanx

A: Hi Mark, dont worry too much. Your GP can prescribe medication to regulate the production of hormones until it settles down again. This may cause a racing heart, panic and anxiety. This is called Hypothyroidism.
Approximately 1 in 50 women and 1 in 1000 men will develop symptoms of hypothyroidism at some stage in their lives. Once diagnosed, treatment is usually straightforward.

The thyroid gland is found in the neck. It lies in front of the wind-pipe (trachea), above the level of the collar-bones and measures approximately 2 by 4 cm. It secretes hormones, which are chemicals produced by the body to help regulate how cells, and the organs made up of groups of cells, work. Hormones are sometimes called chemical messengers.

The thyroid hormones are thyroxine (also called T4 because it contains four iodine atoms) and triiodothyronine (also called T3 because it contains three iodine atoms). These are released into the blood stream.

T3 speeds up the body’s metabolism by encouraging the cells, in the muscles or the skin for instance, to work faster or to grow.

Q: EXTREMELY high thyroid…?
I went to the dr. with some weird symptoms recently and it turns out my thyroid level is 315, when a normal level is under 5. she said she doesnt think shes ever seen one that high!

I go back in the am for a full thyroid panel, so ill have a chance to ask more questions then, but has anyone else had levels so very high?

what is likely to happen next? shes going to refer me to an endocrinologist, just wondering what everyone elses experiences have been… esp since my levels are so extreme.
its not hyper, its hypo. my thyroid is underactive.

A: I’ve heard of levels that high, as I am a member of many thyroid support message boards. I suggest you join a few as well. JUst search under groups on yahoo and use the seach word hypothyroidism.

Most likely you will be placed on thyroid medication and tested every 6 weeks to 3 months until the TSH goes down. Remember to always test first thing in the morning, as this is when TSH will be higher. Basically, you want the morning TSH around 1.0.

If you have any large nodules on your thyroid, the doctor may order and ultrasound. Many times, thyroid meds can reduce the size of the nodules.

Below is a good thyroid forum to star reading up on the condition. If you have any questions I can be contacted through yahoo questions.

Q: My T3 level of thyroid hormone are high but I experience cold intolerance, fatigue, and weight gain.?
My T3 level of thyroid hormone are high but I experience cold intolerance, fatigue, and weight gain. My doctor said I have hyperthyroidism but my symptoms are more like hypothyroidism. Anyone have this situation before?
Note: I can’t see a endocrinologist for a month.

A: Sorry Rosie but most of that is simply untrue. TSH is by far the most sensitive test of thyroid function. The only rare exception is in people who have a tumour in their pituitary gland, (in which case thyroid function is the last endocrine system to be affected anyway so you should not be diagnosing pit. tumours with TFTs), which I presume is not the case here.

Kat – T3 is not a very reliable test – the assay used to measure it just isn’t that great. It is more important to look at the TSH level, which is what I presume your doc has done. Very low TSH suggests hyperthyroidism. High TSH suggests hypothyroidism. Normal TSH and high T3 probably means the T3 result is wrong. The symptoms of hyperthyroidism are very variable, a lot of people are surprised by the diagnosis. Wait until you see the endocrinologist.

Q: i have high thyroid levels?
im 13 and i was diagnosed with hyperthyroidism or somehting like that a few days ago. i dont get what it is though.. can you explain it for me
she said that my body is making lotsa antibodies and they are killing my thyroid. then how come the levels are getting high not low? and can you just explain everything like symptoms and stuff about it

btw she put me on 50 mg or something like with the number 50 of medicine in a tuny pill the size of a tic tac for once a day in the morning

A: Hi
Hyperthyroidism means your thyroid gland is putting out way too much thyroid hormones.. If your body is making antibodies your doc means that they are ATTACKING your thyroid. It is an auto immune disease.
Some symptoms -heart beating way too fast, muscle weakness so you cannot get up, fingernails separating from the nail beds, shaking legs and body, shortness of breath and more. You do not have to have all the symptoms.

I am assuming you are taking an Anti-Thyroid Drug aka Tapazole or PTU. That drug has put people into remission so it’s a good thing. Your doctor will monitor your hormone levels and adjust the dose up/down according to your blood tests so keep those appointments and keep track of your symptoms so you can keep him/her informed.

I had the radioactive Iodine which has done really bad things to me. Should have gone on the ATD (Anti-Thyroid Drug) pills.
Some doctors believe the thyroid malfunctions because of an Iodine Deficiency. Here are some links for you. Take care of yourself and keep informed. Read up on all this. Had I known then what I know now.. there is NO WAY I would have let them con me into nuking my Iodine Starved Thyroid with the RADIOACTIVE Iodine.

Good luck and hang in there. I am hoping you achieve remission eventually. l preferred the HYPER symptoms over the HYPOthyroid symptoms.

-Katz

http://www.suite101.com/lesson.cfm/19330/2903
http://www.suite101.com/lesson.cfm/19330/2902
http://www.vitamincfoundation.org/iodine.htm
http://www.qfac.com/articles/august/iodine.html

http://www.suite101.com/lesson.cfm/19330/2897/2

enlarged thyroid symptoms

admin — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0000

Read and learn more about enlarged thyroid symptoms. For more, visit the Thyroid Disease website ThyroidDiseaseWiki.com.

Q: what are the signs or symptoms of an enlarged thyroid? what are the treatments?

A: I think you may be referring to low/high thyroid levels. I have given several links below to read & perhaps you can read through & understand the different thyroid symptoms & problems.
Here is some information about myself, plus some symptoms since you seemed to be interested:
I have low thyroid. I’ve had it for 10 years. I got it after I had my second child at about the age of 25. If you have low thyroid…here’s a great question to answer: Can you see the floor of your house? That was what was asked of me at one point, and to my amazement, the answer was no!
My signs are: messy house, no desire to do anything…go anywhere, spend time with my kids or my guy, sleep a lot, hard to keep my eyes open at times, HUGE weight gain that over the past years have not found an easy way to take off…so I give up a lot, I have terribly dry hair & don’t wash it a lot so it stays strong, I have bumps on my face…not like pimples, but I think it’s from dry skin, and perhaps some others that I can’t remember at this time…that’s another symptom–forgetfullness.
Here are the “GENERAL” signs for most people: fatigue and lack of energy. Women suffering from underactive thyroid experience heavier menstrual periods. Sluggishness and forgetfulness are symptoms of underactive thyroid problem. Other symptoms of this thyroid disorder are dry skin and hair and constipation.
If you have high thyroid, or an overactive one, the signs are: increased body metabolism. This is followed by weight loss and excessive warmth and sweating. Persons suffering from overactive thyroid experience trembling hands, irritability and rapid heartbeat or palpitations. Women with overactive thyroid or hyperthyroidism may experience shorter or lighter menstrual periods.
I take medication, and sadly will have to take 1 pill everyday for the rest of my life. There’s a blood check that they will do to see if you have low or high. I hope i’ve helped you!!

Q: I have an enlarged thyroid, and feel lethargic, short of breath, and just plain terrible, are they symptoms?
are these symptoms of the thyroid

A: Yes, these are symptoms of Hypo thyroid, although they are also symptoms of other things as well. Have your doc. do some lab work. TSH test. etc.

Good Luck.

Q: Would a sore throat make my thyroid enlarged?
I was at the dr yesterday with a sore throat and I got sent for blood work because my thyroid is enlarged. I had it checked when I was 18 and now 5 years later here I am again. I seem to have some of the symptoms for having an enlarged thyroid. I think I fall under the hypothermia category.

A: Hypothermia means you’re cold. Your body temperature has gone lower than it should. With the thyroid you could have a goiter. If it’s a goiter, you will see it protruding in your neck. If your Dr suspected anything worse I would hope he’s ordered more tests. For now, relax and wait and see if it get bigger. If it does, call that Dr right away. Hope you’re OK. Blessings

Q: what is an enlarged thyroid, and what are the symptoms?
Are there treatment options? what causes this condition I was just diagnosed!! Help Please!!!

A: Check Webmd for hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism for symptoms. Yes there are treatment options. Medication can control it if you are of child bearing age. A “radioactive cocktail” if you are passed that age. In some cases, such as my own, it needs to be removed. The important thing is to get an excellent endocrinologist (specializes in thyroid disease and diabetes, which are not related). Going to any other specialist or you family doctor would be taking a big chance, and the thyroid effects everything in your body, from skin, hair and fingernails to heart, fertility and mental/emotional condition. Good luck, don’t be afraid, just educate yourself about the thyroid as much as you can. Become the expert!!

Q: are these symptoms of thyroid problems or something else?
recently ive been veryyy hungry and veryy thirsty all the time (therefore going to the bathroom often) and also for some reason, even though im eating a lot more…im loosing weight. when i had my period it was so light, basically nothing except for the first day. im tired all the time, taking naps constantly. i have an enlarged thyroid and they told me if i was having problems with my period i should see them again..but i dont know if this is a thyroid problem or something else. please help me!

A: Very much sounds like hyperthyroidism.

Q: What are causes of an enlarged thyroid besides cancer or hyper/ hypo thyroidsim?
I’m a 23 year old female. I was told my two different doctors that I have an enlarged thyroid. The both gave me the thc test and it came back normal. Neither doctor went any further with it and I’m worried. I have all the symptoms of hypothyroidism.

A: That is called a goiter, and it has no other causes. If you have all of the other symptoms of hypothyroidism too, in addition to the goiter, you need to get treatment for your hypothyroidism.

Get your ducks in a row first though. You had a TSH blood test. Thyroid stimulating hormone. You didn’t have a blood test for pot. It’s really hard to get a doctor to take you seriously when you have a thyroid condition in the first place (as you found out). You have to do your research before you go in, know more than the doctor, and know what tests to demand. If you do things like get he names of the tests wrong, you’ll never get treatment.

That being said, TSH is a useless test. All it means is that you need further testing. Every Dr. will use it for diagnosis, but it can’t be used for diagnosis. It is an indirect test, so it’s ridiculous to diagnose based on it. You need a direct test of your thyroid. That is Free T3 and Free T4. See how those come out. They are the definitive tests for a thyroid problem.

It took me until my 3rd doctor to get a diagnosis of my thyroid problem, and until my 6th doctor before I could get some help with my symptoms. So I know what you are going through. Hang in there. Find a new doctor. If that one can’t help you, find another one.

Q: Enlarged thyroid but labs were normal?
I’m 26, one child, and healthy aside from some symptoms of underactive thyroid….. Only reason I suspected thyroid is my mom and both her sisters are on meds for underactive thyroid….. I have been experiencing huge fluxuations in weight, I’m cold all the time, thinning hair, fatigue despite a healthy diet and regular exercise, irregular period and occasional mild depression. Went to the doctor, he said my thyroid is enlarged but bloodwork was normal. IAnyone ever experienced this?

A: sometimes when you have a “borderline thyroid problem” the doc brushes it off not realizing that even borderlin thyroid problems can cause major symptoms. your doc should be treating your symptoms and not just looking at your bloodwork numbers. Also, I have heard the time of day you get your bloodwork done can affect the outcome. Try getting tested again early in the morning. If your thyroid is enlarged that means you have a thyroid problem plain and simple. My doc did a blood test on my for thyroid, it came back borderline-low, then he ordered an ultrasound on my neck to see if my thyroid is swollen, if the results come back that it’s swollen, im going to ask him to put me on a low dose of meds so my symptoms can finally go away.

Q: What else, besides Hypo/Hyperthyroidism, would cause your thyroid to be enlarged?
Two doctors have tested me for hypothyroidism because they noticed that my thyroid is enlarged. I have some symptoms of it, but my first test was negative and I’m waiting results for the second one. (by an endocrinologist)

A: Graves’ disease, which is associated with hyperthyroidism and goiter. HYPOthyroidism is associated with atrophy of the thyroid gland rather than enlargement.

Q: What causes an enlarged thyroid and how to avoid it?
What are the symptoms?

A: The thyroid gland can be enlarged for the following reasons:
1) Enlargement due to iodine deficiency. Rare in developed nations. The gland gets bigger to try and compensate for decreased thyroid hormone production due to nutritional deficiency of iodine.
2) Enlarged because it is inflamed. Can happen with both underactive and overactive thyroid, so the symptoms would vary. With overactive thyroid such as in Graves Disease, there would be fast heart rate, weight loss, feeling hot all the time. With underactive thyroid, there would be fatigue, feeling cold, gaining weight.
3) Enlarged due to benign nodules. Called a multinodular goitre, this is usually without symptoms. Ultrasound can confirm the diagnosis and also ensure that none of the nodules look like they need biopsy.
4) Enlargement due to a cyst or multiple cysts. Can be drained by the physician, but would be prudent to look with ultrasound and perhaps biopsy.
5) Enlarged due to cancerous growth. Rather rare, but your physician can decide whether the thyroid needs a biopsy.

Q: What are some possible symptoms of thyroid cancer (or even any kind of cancer)?
I am a 23 year old female, I have quite a large goiter (enlarged thyroid gland) and I am worried that it may be cancerous. Please help if you can, any information would be truly useful and most appreciated.

A: I am 27 and was just diagnosed with Papillary Thyroid Cancer. 80% of all masses (nodules) on the thyroid are benign. I actually didn’t notice anything. How they found it was I became diabetic with both my pregnancies and the endocrinologist found it in an ultrasound. Then they did blood tests which came back inconclusive. The next step was a radoactive iodine to determine that it was a cold nodule and not a goiter like you have. The final step was an FNA (fine needle aspiration) to determine if it was cancerous. It was so I had a total thyroidectomy. I’m in week 3 without my thyroid. Waiting until 6 weeks so I can start the radiation treatment. Then I’ll be on synthroid the rest of my life. Good news is that I feel good except for the off menstrual cycle and the tiredness. The scar is not large either. I really wish you well and hope that this is just a goiter. Most times medicine helps it or they’ll just remove it. That is for a doctor to decide. Here is a website that I found most informitive when I was diagnosed.

Q: Is there any connection with a slightly enlarged thyroid and a head cold?
I noticed this week for the first time that my lower neck was slightly swollen (where my neck meets my collar bone). Soon after I developed a sore throat and symptoms of a head cold. Just wondering if these two things might be connected. I plan on seeing a doctor if the swelling continues in what I assume to be my thyroid gland (uniform swelling, very slight).
Actually, the thyroid is in front of and on the sides of the trachea. And, the swelling is in my lower front neck, not my lymph nodes or tonsils…

A: Yes there could be a connection. If you neck area is enlarged then it is very possible that you have an enlarged thyroid, or goiter. Often, a goiter is associated with thyroiditis which can not only cause your thyroid hormones to fluctuate, but cause a fever as well. The “cold like” symptoms can be an inflammatory response to the inflamed thyroid. If you are having other thyroid symptoms such as difficulty swallowing, tenderness in neck, increased/decreased energy, insomnia, heart palpitations, dry hair and skin, increased arthritic pains, or weight gain or loss…then it is very possible that there is a thyroid issue and you should see your doc. Hope this helps.

Q: I Have An Enlarged Thyroid, How Can I Treat It?
A couple years ago my mom and dad noticed I had an Enlarged Thyroid and went to get tests to make sure nothing was wrong, everything came out A-OK, but I still noticed it everyday in the mirror and didn’t think it look normal, so one day I decided to look up symptoms of an Enlarged Thyroid and noticed I had a lot of them, like: Feeling cold, heavier periods, irritability, trouble swallowing, fatigue and mental dullness (difficulty thinking/concentrating). My dad and I started talking about it today and he said maybe we could go see specialist about it, but told me to look up ways to treat it before we did, but I can’t find a single site that explains any type of treatment for it. Help me out please?

A: Between your goiter, and your other symptoms, it sounds like you have hypothyroidism. The treatment is synthroid.

Q: Multiple Symptoms of thyroid disease but all test were normal?
I have been going through several signs of Hypothyroid for about a 1 1/2 and have had several test and US and they all have come back normal except multiple cyst on both sides of my thyroid as well as it is enlarged. The symptoms have ranged from excessive weight gain, fatigue, heart palpitations, coarse hair and my skin around my nails have gotten thick and crack, sores in my mouth and I could go on on. Went to several Endo’s and they have said that my thyroid is very enlarged with bilateral cyst. But there is one symptom that is getting worse. I feel like there is something in my throat and cant swallow or that I’m being choked and at times it gets very bad like I cant breath and if I try having a conversation I will lose my voice almost immediately and then it will all subside. Oh and some soreness or pain in my neck. Looking for anyone who has gone through the same thing and can offer some insight or advice. I have been try to read everything I can and the Endo I have now is good so far, willing to listen and that is a first. It is frustrating to have all this and have all the test come back normal when you are already trying to tell your self that you are not crazy.

A: Well, the first thing to do is to get your labs and go over them yourself. For one thing, the lab values that are being considered hypothyroid have changed dramatically in the last few years. I had my thyroid checked and my doc said it was fine, but being a nurse, I want to look at every test, so I looked them up myself and found out that they were using an outdated scale. I was well into the range of hypothyroidism. That’s number one. Also, physicians are now starting to recognize subclinical hypothyroidism, which is where you have all the symptoms, but your labs are normal. I went to a new physician after the thing with the labs and she insisted on checking my lab values again, so she drew blood for them that day and as I was leaving she handed me a prescription for thyroid medicine. And I’m sitting there like, um, I can’t believe she just took my word for it. So I asked and she said that she could tell my thyroid was low just based on my body temperature. I run about 97.0. She said that anything below 98.0 is highly suggestive of thyroid dysfunction.

The second thing you need to look into is the fact that something else may be at work here. I personally have celiac disease, which is an autoimmune disease caused by gluten intolerance, that among other things destroys your thyroid. I had the symptoms of hypothyroidism long before my labs dipped below the cut off for a hypo diagnosis. Since I started on the gluten free diet my thyroid levels have actually gone back to normal. It can cause all of those symptoms too even if your thyroid isn’t the cause. I have an enlarged thyroid with cysts too. You can speak to your doctor about this, although with that many symptoms, you might be able to try a gluten free diet on your own to see if it relieves your symptoms. Here are a few links about celiac disease and it’s link to thyroid problems:

http://thyroid.about.com/cs/latestresearch/a/celiac.htm
http://www.celiac.com/categories/Celiac-Disease-Research:-Associated-Diseases-and-Disorders/Obesity,-Overweight-&-Celiac-Disease/
http://www.csaceliacs.org/celiac_symptoms.php
http://www.celiac.com/articles/1106/1/Celiac-Disease-Symptoms/Page1.html

http://digestive.niddk.nih.gov/ddiseases/pubs/celiac/

I’m a nurse and I accept private messages if you have any questions

Q: Enlarged spleen, thyroid nodules, swollen lymph nodes in neck?
I just found out that my spleen is swollen, and that is what is causing the pain in my upper left abdomen. I’ve had thyroid nodules for years, but recently they are much larger, and the nodes near them are swollen now. I am waiting for results of CBC, Hepatic Panel, and mono spot, and have a thyroid ultra-sound scheduled for tonight. Does anyone else have similar symptoms? What could be causing all this?

A: First off, you have ALL the classic signs and symptoms of Mono, so I’m glad they are doing a mono spot!

Enlarge spleen is a condition that normally happens when you have mono due to the fact its a ‘filtering’ organ and trying to remove the infection. Same with the enlarged lymph nodes in your neck. I’m curious to know if you have a sore throat or have been weak for the last couple of days!

As for thyroid nodules, experts know that thyroid nodules run in families. This means you are more likely to have a thyroid nodule if one of your parents has had a thyroid nodule. Or they can form when a person has been exposed to to much radiation.

Hope this helps!

Q: What is thyroid ? What are the symptoms ? If untreated could it yield to enlarge of the heart or heart attack?
Six years ago, I was diagnosed to have toxic thyroid. My doctor gave me medicine and when my thyroid is in normal level, my doctor recommend a radioactive treatment. But I never undergo a radioactive treatment. Just this afternoon, I happen to met a long highschool friend who is now a successful doctor. He told me to have a medical check up immediately because my heart might start to enlarge due to non treatment of thyroid. Is there any doctor out there who can share us ?

A: The thyroid is the gland found in front of your throat or trachea. It produces hormones that are necessary for metabolism of your body. Your thyroid can be hyperfunctioning (hyperthyroid) meaning it produces more than what is needed, hypofuntioning (hypothyroid) when it produces less than what hormon is needed or it can be euthyroid, it means you have enough. there is also a small gland located in the brain that stimulates or control your thyroid, so even if basically your thyroid is ok, if the pituitary gland is abnormal, it can cause your thyroid to either produce more or produce less hormones. The more hormones it produce, the larger the gland gets.
You had toxic thyroid, it means thay you have a hyperfunctioning gland. the problem with this is that the hormones produced cause faster metabolism, therefore you can have increased heart rate, increase metabolism of the body so weight loss, poor tolerance to heat and cold, tremors, etc. eye problems can also manifest, like proptosis or protruberance of the eyeballs.
You have to have your hormone levels check to see if its normal, whether you need supplements or anti-thyroid hormones. Your heart enlarges because the greater/faster metabolism exerts a higher toll in your body, increase HR, so the muscles in the heart are overdeveloped (just like when you do weight lifting, if you keep exercising the muscle, it grows bigger!)

hyper thyroid symptoms

admin — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0000

Read and learn more about hyper thyroid symptoms. For more, visit the Thyroid Disease website ThyroidDiseaseWiki.com.

Q: What if I have symptoms of both hyper-thyroid and hypo-thyroid?
I am experiencing symptoms of both sides of thyroid disease. Is this possible that it is a thyroid problem or would it be more of a hormonal problem?

A: You cannot have both conditions concurrently. It must be either one or the other, either hyperthyroidism or hypothyroidism. This is how we say it and you can use the same terminology. Click on these links for symptoms and more information, including diagnostic tests.

Hypo: http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/hypothyroidism/DS003!/DSECTION=2

Hyper: http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/hyperthyroidism/DS00344/DSECTION=2

I strongly suggest that you be seen by a doctor for an eval and a diagnosis.

Q: What are symptoms of hyper thyroid or thyroid failure?

A: Here are two great links to look up these symptoms; just
have to click on them:
http://www.allthyroid.org/disorders/index.html

http://www.thyroidmanager.org/

Hyperthyroid symptoms:
rapid and/or irregular heartbeat
tremors, weakness, heat intolerance, weight loss,
mood swings, more frequent bowel movements,
lighter..less frequent menstruation in women, eye problems.
and others.

Hypothyroid symptoms:
run down, slow, depressed, sluggish, cold, tired,
hair brittle, skin dry and itchy, muscle cramps and
others

Q: what cure, symptoms of hyper thyroid. food that is favorable to eat and foods to ignore?
also need to know possible cures beside surgery

A: You can click here and this webpage tell you a lot about what you can/cannot eat, options, etc.

http://www.compassionateacupuncture.com/Thyroid%20Disorders.htm#RECOMMENDED%20FOODS%20%20FOR%20%20HYPOTHYROIDISM
http://www.ithyroid.com/foods_for_hypers.htm

http://thyroid.about.com/od/thyroidbasicsthyroid101/u/treatments.htm

RECOMMENDED FOODS FOR HYPOTHYROIDISM Primarily grains, vegetables, seaweeds, legumes, sprouts, herbs, micro algae, omega-3 and GLA foods and oils, and small amounts of spices. Include some raw vegetables or sprouts if desired, but most food should be cooked, either moderately for those with signs of severe coldness or deficiency or cooked lightly for all others. Seaweeds are taken unless there is diarrhea. Non-acidic fresh fruits (not their juices) should be taken in moderation. Supplementation with fish or other animal products such as eggs is useful. Proportions of foods in the daily diet: 45% grains, 35% vegetables, 10% fruit, 5% beans and other legumes, 5 % other recommended foods. Also include molasses, egg yolks, parsley, apricots, dates, prunes, fish or chicken, raw milk and cheeses. Drink distilled bottled water only. Eat plenty of broccoli, Brussel sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, kale, mustard greens, peaches, pears, rutabagas, soybeans, spinach and turnips. These help to suppress thyroid hormone production.

FOODS TO AVOID IN HYPOTHYROIDISM
Avoid dairy products for at least 3 months. Also, avoid stimulants, coffee, tea, nicotine, alcohol, and soft drinks, because all these increase metabolic rate.
Broccoli, turnips, cabbage, mustard greens, cassava root, kale, soybeans, peanuts, pine nuts and millet. These foods contain goitrogenous chemicals, which disrupt the body’s ability to use iodine. Cooking usually inactivates goitrogens. Eat only moderate amounts of peaches, pears, spinach, and Brussel sprouts. If you have severe symptoms omit these foods entirely. Avoid processed and refined foods, including white flour and sugar.

Avoid fluoride (including that found in toothpaste and tap water) and chlorine (also found in tap water). Chlorine, fluoride and iodine are chemically related. Chlorine and fluoride block iodine receptors in the thyroid gland, resulting in reduced iodine-containing hormone production and finally in hypothyroidism. Also, garlic, it can reduce iodine uptake.

hope this helps, have a good day

Q: Hypo thyroid, Hyper active symptoms?
I have been diagnosed as Hypo thyroid; however I have every symptom of hyper active. I am very under weight. My arms and legs are twigs, I weight 120lbs, and I’m 30 years old. 5′10 height. I eat large healthy meals, I exercise regularly. My symptoms are continues headaches, high blood pressure, sleeplessness, tired during the day, underweight, depression, drop in sex drive.

I was just prescribed hypo medication. Will this not just enhance my current symptoms?

This is affecting my entire life, and I need help.

Thanks

Matthew

A: Hi. I have somewhat of the same issue. I was diagnosed with Hypothyroidism a couple months ago. I am very underweight also, 5′8, and i weigh 98 lbs. Most people gain weight with Hypothyroidism. My other symptoms are insomnia, extreme fatigue and weakness, anxiety and depression, loss of appetite, stomach problems, etc. I don’t have a life anymore because i’m so sick everyday, i can’t go anywhere or do anything. I’ve been on medicine for about 6 weeks, but i’m not getting any better, so i’m losing hope. So you see, you’re not alone. We both have hypo and hyper symptoms ( which i still don’t understand ). I hope the medicine will help for you. I’ve heard that it takes a while to work ( i’m still waiting ). Good luck, feel better soon

Q: Can someone relate the effects of hormones on metabolism to symptoms of Cushings disease, Hyper/hypo thyroid?
and type 1 and type 2 Diabetes.

A: like what do u mean i can probably help!

Q: hypo and hyper- active thyroid disease show similar symptoms?
Because I am having blood tests done this week to test whether my thyroid is underactive or overactive and I looked at some symptom lists online and it appears that I have lots of symptoms that match both conditions.

A: Over active thyroid tends to speed up your metabolism, make you very active and make you slightly thin. Under active slows you down, tends to be associated with weight gain and tiredness, low moods and the like. I think these are the biggies. You have aroused my interest so I’ll have to find out for myself about the other, less obvious symptoms.

Under active is easy to treat: They’ll prescribe thyroxine, gradually building up the dose over a period of weeks and re-testing until the level is right. Over active: Well, let’s not speculate … but it is very treatable.

NB: Thyroxine treatment is a lifelong daily treatment which, in England (don’t know about Wales or Scotland since partial devolution) entitles you to a Medical Exemption Certificate for prescriptions.

Q: Can someone with a thyroid disorder have symptoms of hypo- and hyper-thyroidism simultaneously?

A: Yes, abnormal thyroid gland may prodruce more or less thyroxin,same is true in the insulin production.a type2 diabetic may have more or less insulin. See your endocrinologist.

Q: Why does ‘vitamin c’ affect my thyroid levels?
I have an underactive thyroid and take thyroxine.
When i take vitamin c (250mg) my thyroid levels seems to go up, and i get hyper-thyroid symptoms.
Does anyone know why this happens?
Has anyone had similar experience?

A: Vit C is involved in the hormone synthesis of norepinephrine & thyroxin

That’s why Vit C a water-soluble vitamin accummulates 10- 50 times in the blood plasma in the thyroid gland. which produces the thyroxine.

Q: What are the symptoms of an elevated thyroid?
I got a blood test and it shows that my TSH is a bit elevated. My neck feels a lil swollen and I feel a bit hyper. Is this overreactive thyroid? I also have shortness of breath at night when I am going to bed. But not asleep yet.

A: Is you TSH elevated high (big number) hypothyroid or low (small number) hyperthyroid??

I am currently hyperthyroid on purpose to suppress any cancer and the symptoms that I have is elevated heart rate/ pulse with a TSH of .26. When I was even more hyperthyroid (TSH .08) I had extreme anxiety/ nervousness, jittery/ hyper, every elevated heart rate at rest, fine hand tremors, increased sweating, sensitivity towards heat, insomia, and I felt like my breathing was heavier at night.

Well symptoms of hypothyroidism usually include tiredness, weakness, feeling cold or chilled, dry hair and skin, brittle nails, depression, constipation, trouble thinking clearly, and for women, Heavy or irregular menstrual periods.

I went into extreme hypothyroidism (TSH 162) after a total thyroidectomy and being off any thyroid replacement hormone for a month made me feel mostly lazy and my heart rate/pulse was lower/weaker.

That shortness of breath you have is associated with hypothyroidism, some with the swelling. However, your hyperactivity is not associated with high TSH levels, lethargy is. A hyper felling is generally associated with hyperthyroidism (I’m am currently this) or an over dose.

Sorry this is so long, I was confused if you are showing “hypo” or “hyper” symptoms. Hope this helps.

Q: I just found out my thyroid is hypo. I have all the symptoms of hyper. Can anyone explain how this is?
I am now taking Centhroid. I am still extremely hyper but tired. The bottoms of my feet started hurting again and half way up my calf. I am still not sleeping without Ambien and even that is taking up to two hours to put me to sleep. Someone help. I don’t go back to the doctor until December.
I have been exercising my butt off, in the evenings and relaxing before bed. It is a no go. Have to take the Ambien or I can’t sleep. I just upped my Alora patch to .050 today, without the Doctor’s consent. Feeling better already. I have been on the Synthroid for 6 days now and the symptoms of pain are back with a vengence.

A: This is fairly common. At the early stages on your thyroid not functioning properly, you will often feel the opposite symptoms and then you will start to feel the hypo symptoms. Many people with hypo suffer from insomnia but try not to take the pills as they could mess with your thyroid meds. Start doing more exercise in the evening and relaxing when you get home to help wear yourself out. Its also good for your thyroid.

Q: TSH thyroid question.?
as far as i can tell i don’t have any hypo/hyper thyroid symptoms except and enlarged thyroid. you can barely see it on my neck. i mean BARELY. sometimes i have eye floaters and bleeding in between periods.
The doctor is recommending a ultrasound to see why it’s enlarged. my TSH is 2.74 0.80-5.60 uIU/mL, is this normal? what could this be?
i think they tested it around 2pm. they have actually tested it every year and it’s always been normal.

A: TSH range at Quest is 0.3 to 5.5 and is outdated. AACE recommends range be 0.3 to 3.0. Some doctors believe that a TSH over 2.0 is causing problems within the body. My very first TSH was 2.6. 9 months later, it was 6.8 and I finally got diagnosed. TSH is a very poor test because TSH changes throughout the day. If you didn’t test first thing in the morning, the result is worthless. I will put some TSH related links below. Next time you test, do so first thing in the morning only. TSH is at its lowest point around 2PM. As you can see by the below links, that the TSH of 2.74 is not normal. You may also want to get a free t4, free t3, and an antibody test.

What could it be? You are most likely hypothyoid.

A: That is called a goiter, and it has no other causes. If you have all of the other symptoms of hypothyroidism too, in addition to the goiter, you need to get treatment for your hypothyroidism.

Q: Hypo or Hyper Thyroid?
I was diagnosed with a thyroid disease, but forgot to ask which specific one I have (either hypo or hyper). I think I have a hypothyroid, since my symptoms match best (fatigue, depression, ect.). My TSH was over 11, so would that mean hypo (low thyroid) or not?

The more I look stuff up, the more I confuse myself. It would seem since I have a high TSH I would have a hyper thyroid, but since that seems to indicate me having a low one (still not sure though) it seems to contradict with what would make sense. (Sorry if I sound confusing.)

Anyway, I just want to know if anyone knows the correct answer. Oh, and I’m taking 50 MCG of Levothyroxin at the moment. Would I only take that if I have hypo? Or do hyper take that too??

Thanks is advance….

A: It is hypothyroidism. If your TSH level is less than .5 to .7, that is hyperthyroidism. Normal TSH level is between 1 and 2.

Levothyroxine is used to only treat hypothyroidism. Hyperthyroidism is treated by different medications or other treatments.

Q: My thyroid seems to be in a push-pull tug of war sort of dilemna? Also, symptoms of synthroid overdose?
I’m not really sure if I have been currently experiencing symptoms of too much medication, or if it’s my thyroid in a push – pull situation. About 6 months before I was diagnosed with hypothyroid, I was getting bad anxiety feelings (adrenaline rushes) and then feeling lightheaded. ( keep in mind that I never experienced this until I became physically ill ) My hypo was discovered by an ER doctor after a trip to the hospital with a racing heartbeat. I did say HYPO, not HYPER. So yeah, the doctor (looking puzzled) said, but……a fast heartrate would be a symtom of hyper, not hypo. That’s why I’m so confused. Some days I feel calm, and other days I get very edgy and anxious, it it makes me snap at my husband or whoever is around. I have been on synthroid for months now. Currently, I have had slight headaches, and achy body, and my legs feel heavy, and I feel jittery and can’t sleep. but I am only on a low dose – 75, and I would get like this even on 50 or 25mcg.

I keep reminding my doctor that I am baffled because I am getting all the HYPER symptoms, and he will not check my adrenals, nor will he have my antibodies tested to see if I have high antibodies for both hypo and hyper. Instead, he just writes me a script for ativan. I keep telling him that the palpitations even happen sometimes when I am waking up or resting, and I don’t necessarily feel anxious before I get them, The anxiety comes after the fact – in that order. I know this is not a very common condition ( if I have both ) but I can almost bet I am swinging back and forth and it’s making me miserable. I think it’s time to see a new doctor? I have been a wreck for two years now, and I still don’t feel well. I can’t keep going on this way, I am too young for this. and I’m about to lose my mind.

A: I went through something very similar. I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism and started with 50mcg. After about six months, I started getting the anxiety and racing heart like you are experiencing. Those are symptoms that your dosage is too high and needs to be lowered. Is your PCP currently treating you for your hypothyroidism? I recommend that you see an endocrinologist because I found that my PCP had no idea how to treat my hypothyroidism. Also, it is possible that you may not need medication at all. After seeing the endocrinologist, he told me that the results of my labs suggested that at this point I do not need medication and he was baffled as to why my PCP put me on the medication to begin with. If you do come off the medication, I recommend that you do it gradually rather than all at once. I tried coming off of it cold turkey and it is horrible because your body just crashes. I hope this helps.

Q: can anxiety be mistaken for hyper-active thyroid?!?!?!?
all my symptoms; tightening throat, fast heart beat, the shakes,fatigue, just started getting irregular periods(it was like clock work every month before these last 4 months),feeling warm even when the room is ice cold, and irrability. If anyone could give me information who has had a hyper active thyroid that would be great.

A: Hyperthyroidism is constantly misdiagnosed as mental illness. You need to insist upon being tested, and not being dismissed with a pat on the head. Demand free T3 and free T4 tests. If those are positive, then you need antibody testing. Don’t let anyone tell you that you are depressed, or bipolar, or that you have “anxiety” until thyroid conditions have been ruled out.