If you have elevated TSH levels, or low free T4 and / or free T3 levels while on treatment, and are still
experiencing hypothyroidism symptoms, you may have room for improvement in terms of dosage of your medications.
Not exact matches
, I was diagnosed with
hypothyroidism this past year and am taking medicine and my levels are normal but I am still
experiencing symptoms, my face is constantly broken out mainly around my jaw line, and I have had irregular periods ever since going off birth control and I didn't have any issues before.
Physical
symptoms similar to
hypothyroidism — including sensitivity to cold, slowed thinking, tiredness, dry skin, fluid retention, and constipation — may also be
experienced.
Unfortunately most of the main
symptoms of
hypothyroidism also coincide with common things that many new mothers
experience anyways: fatigue, depression, inability to lose weight, dry skin, constipation, hair loss, intolerance to cold temperatures.
Any of these
symptoms can be indicative of an underactive thyroid, but the more of these
symptoms you
experience, the higher the likelihood that you have
hypothyroidism.
Although
experiencing these
symptoms and dealing with
hypothyroidism can be quite frustrating, you are not helpless.
What you're
experiencing are all
symptoms of
hypothyroidism.
If you're
experiencing constant fatigue it's important to rule out
hypothyroidism, a condition of low thyroid activity that causes fatigue and many other
symptoms.
Even during this early stage, some patients, however,
experience symptoms typical of
hypothyroidism that may include fatigue, depression, sensitivity to cold, weight gain, muscle weakness, dry skin, hair loss and breakage, constipation, muscle cramps, menstrual problems, infertility, miscarriage, muscle and joint aches and pains, and an enlarged thyroid gland, known as goiter.
Although many of the
symptoms associated with thyroid hormone deficiency occur commonly in patients without thyroid disease, patients with Hashimoto's thyroiditis who develop
hypothyroidism are more likely to
experience the following:
Despite taking the iodine and continuing on my Lyme treatment plan, I have continued to
experience some mild
symptoms of
hypothyroidism (weight gain, muscle pains, dry skin, etc).
In general, children and teens who develop
hypothyroidism have the same signs and
symptoms as adults do, but they may also
experience:
Keeping track of what you eat not only keeps it real, it also gives you clues if you
experience a flare of your Hashimoto's
hypothyroidism symptoms.
When one
experiences these
symptoms, it is best to consult the doctor and rule out any risks associated with
hypothyroidism.
Or perhaps you yourself have Hashimoto's
hypothyroidism and
experience unpleasant or even debilitating
symptoms when exposed to perfumes, scented products, gasoline fumes, car exhaust, or other chemical odors.
Even if a patient does not recognize
symptoms associated with subclinical
hypothyroidism, optimization of the thyroid can be a revelatory and life - changing
experience.
HC: What were some of the more extreme
symptoms you
experienced with
hypothyroidism?
It's crucial to understand that not every person out there
experiences the same
symptoms of
hypothyroidism.
I had been
experiencing some
symptoms associated with
hypothyroidism such as weight gain, puffy face, tired all the time / no energy, dry skin, depression, etc..
Would you be able to tell me roughly how old you were when you first started
experiencing symptoms of
hypothyroidism?
Instead, conventional doctors will look towards more conventional diagnosis such as
hypothyroidism or depression to explain the
symptoms that you are
experiencing.
With Hashimoto's or even
hypothyroidism in general one can
experience «hyper» like
symptoms because adrenaline can rise quite high.