I would be interested to know what symptoms this may cause.. I've recently had a lot of joint pain (hips, knees), tiredness, anemia, can barely get up the stairs sometimes- are these related to thyroid disease? I am taking thyroxin 100mcg daily.
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Doing more research through the internet search engines will give you your answers.\nIt can make you tired ..no energy.\nIt can effect your memory.\nIt can make you get cold easier which is why you may have those joint aches, the body doesn't regulate itself like it should. The brain is nor communicating signals correctly with the body.
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Hi Raynpetal\n\nHere are some ideas to heal your friends condition. Also be sure to do colon and liver cleanse to clean out the toxins in the blood.\n\nCause: Hypothyroidism can be caused by food allergies, excess stress, environmental toxins, insufficient exercise, B vitamin deficiencies, lack of iron, lack of digestive enzymes, liver disease, hormone imbalances, and/or parasites. All of these factors need to be screened for and addressed before lasting relief can be achieved. \n\nSulfa drugs, lithium, synthetic estrogen, and antihistamines can exacerbate hypothyroidism symptoms. In addition, if you are on thyroid medication, increase calcium supplementation to reduce the risk of bone loss. \n\nLow thyroid function may also be due to Hashimoto`s disease, a condition in which the body becomes allergic to its own thyroid gland and forms antibodies that attack it, thus lowering thyroid hormone output. \n\n--------------------------------------------------------------------------------\n\nNatural Cures\n\nDiet: Eat an organic, whole foods diet, emphasizing foods that are naturally high in iodine such as fish, kelp, vegetables, and root vegetables (such as potatoes). Also, increase your daily consumption of foods rich in vitamin B complex, such as whole grains and raw nuts and seeds, and foods rich in vitamin A, such as dark green and yellow vegetables. But avoid foods that slow down production of thyroid hormone, such as cabbage, Brussels sprouts, mustard greens, broccoli, turnips, kale, spinach, peaches, and pears. \n\nHerbs: Mild cases of hypothyroidism can be helped by herbal bitters such as gentian or mugwort, while constipation due to low thyroid function can be improved by yellowdock, butternut, or cascara sagrada. St. John`s wort can also be helpful. \n\nHomeopathy: Calc carb. in a dose of 1M once a day is very useful for treating hypothyroidism and improving overall thyroid function. \n\nHydrotherapy: Hydrotherapy is the application of water, ice, steam and hot and cold temperatures to maintain and restore health. Treatments include full body immersion, steam baths, saunas, sitz baths, colonic irrigation and the application of hot and/or cold compresses. Hydrotherapy is effective for treating a wide range of conditions and can easily be used in the home as part of a self-care program. Many Naturopathic Physicians, Physical Therapists and Day Spas use Hydrotherapy as part of treatment. I suggest several at-home hydrotherapy treatments. \n\nLifestyle: Regular aerobic exercise can play an important role in helping to regulate thyroid hormone production.\n\nNutritional Supplementation: Organic thyroid glandular extracts can help restore normal thyroid function, but should only be used under the supervision of your physician. Other useful nutrients include vitamin A, vitamin B complex, essential fatty acids, iodine, kelp, calcium, magnesium, and zinc.\n\nAlternative Professional Care: If your symptoms persist despite the above measures, seek the help of a qualified health professional. The following professional care therapies have all been shown to be useful for treating hypothyroidism include: Acupuncture, Biofeedback Training, Cell Therapy, Detoxification Therapy, Environmental Medicine, Homeopathy, Magnetic Field Therapy, Naturopathic Medicine, Osteopathy, Qigong, Traditional Chinese Medicine and Yoga.\n\nBest of health to both of you
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I know exactly what you're talking about. \n\nYou 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. \n\nBUT... 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? \n\nSo, 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. \n\nI 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. \n\nMy 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. \n\nShe 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. \n\nCheck out the Wilson's Temperature Syndrome website, and see what you find out. If your doctor says no, try a different doctor. \n\nI 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. \n\nGood 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! \n\nIncidently, 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! \n\nHang 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!
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Hypothyroidism Symptoms \n\n   1.  Insufficient production of thyroid hormones.\n   2. A pathological condition resulting from severe thyroid insufficiency, which may lead to cretinism or myxedema.\n\n\nHypothyroidism\n\nA disorder in which the thyroid gland produces too little thyroid hormone causing a decrease in the rate of metabolism with associated effects on the reproductive system. Symptoms include fatigue, difficulty swallowing, mood swings, hoarse voice, sensitivity to cold, forgetfulness, and dry/coarse skin and hair. \n\nHypothyroidism FAQS :\n\nWhat are thyroid hormones?\nThyroid hormones are produced by the thyroid gland. This gland is located in the lower part of the neck, below the Adam's apple. The gland wraps around the windpipe (trachea) and has a shape that is similar to a butterfly - formed by two wings (lobes) and attached by a middle part (isthmus).\n\nThe thyroid gland uses iodine (mostly available from the diet in foods such as seafood, bread, and salt) to produce thyroid hormones. The two most important thyroid hormones are thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3), which account for 99.9% and 0.1% of thyroid hormones present in the blood respectively. However, the hormone with the most biological activity is T3. Once released from the thyroid gland into the blood, a large amount of T4 is converted into T3 - the active hormone that affects the metabolism of cells.\n\nThyroid hormone regulation- the chain of command\nThe thyroid itself is regulated by another gland that is located in the brain, called the pituitary. In turn, the pituitary is regulated in part by the thyroid (via a "feedback" effect of thyroid hormone on the pituitary gland) and by another gland called the hypothalamus.\n\nThe hypothalamus releases a hormone called thyrotropin releasing hormone (TRH), which sends a signal to the pituitary to release thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH). In turn, TSH sends a signal to the thyroid to release thyroid hormones. If a disruption occurs at any of these levels, a defect in thyroid hormone production may result in a deficiency of thyroid hormone (hypothyroidism).
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The best thing to do is to see a doctor! It may or may not be serious but if you are concerned you need to get it checked out ASAP. It could be as simple as you're using more energy then your eating (a thyroid problem) or it could be that your body isn't absorbing the food properly (celiac, or other allergies) it really depends on other symptoms you might have, it is impossible for anyone to say not having examined you and without a full medical history.
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There is no research on this as far as I know.\nThe cause may be different in different people.\nI had it and found that I had hypothyroidism.\nI think that if your TSH test--to measure your thyroid function--is at the top limit but just inside the limit of normal, then you could take a tiny dose of thyroid hormone and see how you feel.\nThis is because on that test, the top limit of what is normal is set too high and some people who would benefit from thyroid hormone do not get it because the test shows that they have normal thyroid function when they actaully do not.\nYou can get the TSH bloodtest at this lab. I have used them for five years and they are very reliable:\nhttp://www.healthcheckusa.com .
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please consult a doctor. about twice a week, in the am, i take 1 hydroxycut. that's it.\nhere is some information about myself, plus some symptoms in case anyone coming upon your question may be interested;\ni have low thyroid. 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!\nanyway, the signs are: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.\nif 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.\nI 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!!
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I've heard of a type of thyroiditis that can make you hypothyroid temporarily. Then after a few weeks- months you no longer are hypothyroid as the thyroiditis resolves.
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hi my wife had this same problem,would be terribly cold in her feet at night while i layed next to her sweating. her dr discovered her thyroid was way out of wack.may or may not be the problem
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here is some information about myself, plus some symptoms in case anyone coming upon your question may be interested;\ni have low thyroid. 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!\nanyway, the signs are: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.\nif 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.\nI 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!!
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Hello!  I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism about 8 years ago at 24!  My GP diagnosed me and told me that I was slightly outside the normal range.  I went to endocrinologists here and there to be sure everything was being done for me that was possible because I too, had gained weight and that caused me to be depressed.  I was always told if you want to lose weight, it's very simple, eat less or burn more calories.  I felt I was doing all I could.  I educated myself in nutrition and exercise.  I worked out at least 45 min to an hour four to five times a week and ate only whole grains, fresh fruit and veggies.  I cut out all the obvious fats like butter, mayo, salad dressings, creamy soups and sauces.  I quit eating candy, chocolate, pastries and ice cream.  I thought for sure it was just the disease I had and I had to learn to live with being 40 to 50 lbs heavier than I wanted to be.  Then, about two years ago, I separated from my husband and shed several dress sizes and approximately 35 lbs in three weeks from the stress.  By the time my divorce was final, I was down 15 lbs more...I wasn't eating much and when I did, I ate the wrong things.  I had abandoned my healthy lifestyle completely, I wasn't even exercising anymore.  It's been a year since and I have put about 10 to 15 lbs back on but I'm happy and living healthy and have been maintaining.  I went to another endocrinologist recently and he said, "no one ever said why your thyroid failed, we have no reason for it...we are going to find out."  After testing me, he found that there was no cause and believed that I had a "cold" of my thyroid, which I didn't even know was possible.  To be sure, I had to go off of my hormone suppliment and be rechecked.  Did it and he was right!  Your thyroid can get a "cold" and be dysfunctional temporarily.  Be sure your fiance gets checked by a good specialist on a regular basis and make sure she finds one that wants to find out what caused it to fail.  It's possible she has the same problem I had.  Also, have her check how many calories she is taking in per day, keep track and then figure out how much she is burning.  I found out that for my size, I can only take in about 1300 calories a day to maintain my weight because even with exercise, I'm not active enough.  She may think she is doing everything right and she may not be.  There could be another explaination for her weight gain.  I really think mine was because of depression (unhappy marriage).  Here's a link to a website that will allow her to figure out how many calories she burns doing different activities...right down to watching tv and sleeping!  \nhttp://www.healthstatus.com/cbc.html\nHave her go through it and then spend a week recording all of her caloric intake to compare.  Good luck and I hope some of this helped!
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Here's some information about hyporthyroidism. Also, for underactive thyroid also..which is good to know, because once you're on medication, if it's too low, you can tell with the symptoms.\nI highly doubt she's going to die. I mean, I know it's a drag and all, but I don't know that you'd die over it. I could be wrong though.\nI have also given several links below to read & perhaps you can read through & understand the different thyroid symptoms & problems. Please go through the links...learn all you can if you care about your friend, and educate her/him & be there for them as much as you can. They sound like they need your support...perhaps they are really scared, and you should be there to help them understand things. \nHere is some information about myself, plus some symptoms in case anyone coming upon your question may be interested:\nI have low thyroid. 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!\nAnyway, the signs are: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.\nIf 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.\nI 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!!
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Is she overweight or put a  lot of weight on recently or is she losing weight?\nShe may have an under or over active thyroid, if so she will need to have blood tests.\n\nMy Mom had this (overactive) her voice went really hoarse and her hair came out in clumps and her face went unrecognisable. She went to the doctor and had to have loads of blood tests and was diagnosed with an underactive thyroid.\n\nShe took thyroxine tablets every day for the rest of her life which controlled it.
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Your potassium could be low,low blood sugar there are numerous reasons.There is such thing as CFS which is chronic fatigue syndrome. Call and seek a medical opinion and find out whats causing this.If this has been going on for 2-3wks. this indicates theres a problem!I have CFS and hane low energy levels and have aches and muscle pain with mine,but a week ago my symptoms lasted more than 2 days because usually I can sleep off a bad cause of my fatigue,but I seeked medical help and found out it wasnt just my CFS I had the west niles virus,my point is fatigue can be a leading cause of a serious sickness,and the best way to get help is consult your doctor!
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Elaine, first thing is to ensure that your TSH is within normal limits, I am sure your doctor is on top of that. Secondly things as simple as anemia can also cause fatigue, have yourself evaluated, sleep apnea, stress depression, are other possible common causes in young adults, besides hypothyroidism, ask your doctor if you have already been evaluated or if you could be one of those with two reasons for fatigue, good luck
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Maybe your Synthroid is not strong enough. Does your Dr. do blood work at least once a year to check it? I know this year mine was fine but he had to increase my Synthroid last year.
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possibly leukemia?  I know it can cause extreme weakness and bruising/pain.  It doesn't sound normal and you should get there ASAP.  Stuff like leukemia has high remission rates.