i have an underactive thyroid and was wondering if any1 else has weight sleep and other problems?
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Yep, your not the lone ranger.Those hot flush's really suck especialy when you can feel your face burning up and some old bag tells you how red your face is !and you hav't got the energy to tell them what's goin on. Try reading a book till you can get a bit of sleep or lavender oil -a few drops on your pillow is good.
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You thyroid basically takes the oxygen you breath and the food you eat and makes it into energy.  with out the T3, T4 and TSH from the pituatary a lot of the food gets converted to fat.\n\nAlso Stuffing Ben & Jerry's down your throat doesn't help any either.\n\nI have a thyroid condition and I am 5' 8" and 200lb \n\nI have seen some women who were an ORB because they were so fat and they blamed it on the thyroid.   \n\nAAAAH  NO  Can't fool me..  \nYou've been playing hide the twinkie with the whole box...
896015
When was the last time you hada  complete physical? Check out your Thyroid, it may be underactive = slower metabolism. Im not an expert (yet) so go see one!\ngood luck.\nbe sure to mention youre a vegetarian and for how long. \n\nOne more idea- Genetics & lifestyle.
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never heard of that. but perhaps the websites below may help. if anything, they will give you more insight to thyroid problems themselves.\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 don't think so, naturally that is...you will need medication the rest of your life.\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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Hair loss, dry skin, fatigue, brittle nails, body aches are signs of an underactive thyroid.  Also, nervousness, heart palpitations, headaches are signs an overactive thyroid.
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If your thyroid is hypo-active,it slows your metabolism down,making it hard for you to lose weight.If it is hyperactive,it speeds your metabolism up, and it helps you lose weight more quickly.
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maybe you should check to see if you have low iron levels in your blood. it might cause lack of energy. take some vitamins and try to get some rest if possible. I was anemic once and was tired all the time. iron pills helped me. maybe you need fruit or something in your diet.  sometimes the thyroid gland can malfunction and cause problems.  check it out and I hope you feel better soon.
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Fun wow! Been there, doing that. Get some HRT that works for you. Exercise. Watch your diet. Your thyroid goes amuck. I chose not to take the synthroid and really watched my diet. Silly as it sounds, for the sleep problem, I took/take 2 benadryl before I hit the sack. Read and read! There are lots of good articles on the net addressing this. I was lucky, I didn't get hit till I was 55, but then I also had a baby in my forties.....so go figure. Good luck!!!!
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Yes, I've recently been diagnosed within the past two years with Hashimoto's disease (hypothyroidism).  My symptoms were weight gain that would not come off, depression, crying for no reason...I felt like I was literally losing my mind!!  It was like my life was spinning out of control.  I thought it was clinical depression, so I went to my doctor and found that it was my thyroid.  I'm now on levoxyl and am feeling soooooooo much better!!
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you only have one thyroid and it's in your throat.  underactive causes you to slowly gain weight and lose mental clarity, dry skin and hair is another sign.  You'll lose weight if you get the synthetic replacement hormone though.
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yes, it can cause. Usually Underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism) cause decrease in heavy days and flows. and increase the number of days in a menstural cycle. even can miss a menstural period. To become heavier of your menstural cycle, can occure it you missed one or two periods. or you having long menstural cycle in hypothyroidism state.
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Hi.\n\nif u had a total thyroidectomy and didnt take thyroxin (hormon )replacment therapy u might gain wieght cuz of hormon deficency. \nso may be u need to check with ur Dr. b4 start any weight managment drugs..\n\nGoood Luck.
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i can't answer your question, because I don't know what you're referring to. However, i have given several links below to read & perhaps you can find out what you're seeking. if not, at least there's a bit of information for you to read through & understand the thyroid problems.\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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You are to be congratulated for trying to improve your health....go to the doctor and get a check up before going on a special diet. You know my thyroid gland was affecting my weight, not being able to sleep and eating habits...after the doctor checked out my blood I started to change with medications. This might not be what your body condition is but start with the doctor to be sure.  Cutting back on fried foods, eating more fruit and veggies and exercising is great you are doing the right things.  Don't give up keep at it....and you'll get to your desired weight..just do it safe!
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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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i 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!!