THYROID DISEASE

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.