What if I have a Thyroid problem?
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hey honey, i have an underactive thyroid, the main symptoms are: weight gain and lethargy. if it comes back that you do have this then you will be put on thyroxin probably which should help with the tiredness and regulate weight. good luck! x\nps i think the thyroid gland is in your neck and controls  your metabolic rate.
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Has your thyroid problem been diagnosed by a doctor or is it just your own explanation? The thyroid hormone is available in a pill for those who don't have enough naturally. The doctor will monitor the amount of the hormone in your bloodstream by doing frequent blood tests. The medical term for what you lack is "TSH" for Thyroid Stimulating Hormone. It's a cheap prescription, if you really need it. There's a kind of seaweed called "kelp" that is marketed as helping to boost your metabolism. The reason it works is because it contains natural iodine (as iodized salt does) and that helps your body make more TSH. But BE CAREFUL. I seriously f***ed up my body by taking too much kelp supplements. Little did I know I had a genetic predisposition to get Grave's Disease (a form of low thyroid). In conclusion, see a doctor if you think you need a thyroid supplement. It's a cheap generic drug.
849726
You "heal" obesity by eating less and moving more.  That is all.  If you have a thyroid issue, then you see a medical doctor, and they can help you.
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Just be honest.  Tell the doctor that you are concerned about your weight.  He/she will then ask specific questions that you should answer truthfully.  Also, expect the doctor to run a battery of blood tests to determine if you have a thyroid function issue.\n\nDoctor may not be willing to prescribe any appetite control meds until the results are back...if even then, since many doctors don't believe in "helping" you lose weight.  He also may not give you any specific advice until the results come back.\n\nHowever, eventually, he may recommend visits to a dietician (to learn how to eat a proper diet) and that you exercise (provided he finds nothing detrimental in your health).\n\nGood luck!
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Hi Redlox\n\nIf it ends up being true then here is how to heal your condition.\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\nBroda Barnes Home Thyroid Test: The following simple test was developed by Broda Barnes, one of the first physicians to recognize the widespread incidence of hypothyroidism. Place a thermometer by the side of your bed before you go to sleep. In the morning before getting out of bed, lie still and place the thermometer under your armpit for 15 minutes, then check your temperature. A temperature below 97.5° F may indicate a problem with the thyroid gland. Take the temperature in this manner for three days, except for the first few days of the menstrual cycle and the middle day of the cycle, and calculate the average temperature. If it is consistently low, it is an indicator that your have hypothyroidism. The lower your body temperature is, the greater your degree of hypothyroidism. \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 Fiel
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I think the first diagnosis is not related to thyroid problem.\nTapeworm can result in changes in neck lymph node (cervical node).\nThyroid nodule can be benign hyperplasia, adenoma or carcinoma (cancer).  \nBlood tests can be helpful in the work up along with history and physical exam.\nThyroid scan (like X-ray study) and/or ultrasound may be necessary.  A quick and relatively non-invasive fine needle aspiration of the thyroid nodule can also be helpful to determine whether the nodule is cancer or not.\nEndocrinologist normally is experienced in dealing with thyroid nodule.\nGood luck.
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You should not treat based on TSH. TSH only INDIRECTLY measures thyroid levels. An indirect measurement is not good enough to base treatment on. You need further blood tests - free T3 and free T4 - to see if you really have a problem and what it is. You really need these tests, because your symptoms are fishy. You are listing symptoms of both hyperthyroid and hypothyroid. So you really need further evaluation. You may not have a thyroid problem at all. There may be something else wrong with you.
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If you haven't changed your diet or lifestyle (exercise). And haven't started on the pill, vitamins or some medical treatment, the next probable cause would be thyroid problems or other hormonal imbalance, go see a doctor.
860780
You probably have an overactive thyroid like me, which means... ur screwed just like the rest of us.
312733
Iodine is very important.  Your body needs iodine in order to successfully synthesize the thyroid hormones (t3,t4). Thyroid hormones control the levels of metabolism throughout the body. If there is a iodine deficiency it will lead to an enlarged thyriod gland called a goiter (giant lump around your neck).  \n\nOutside of salt, seafood is a good source of iodine
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Having you been feeling sick a lot lately?\nShort answer to how you feel with thyroid problems, is like hell!\nThyroids regulate your entire body: skin, hair, nails, lungs, heart, metabolism, sex hormones (fertility), brain, and I could go on. They can cause no symptoms, 1 symptom up to 100's of symptoms! Good thing that you are getting tested and checked out. \nNow, since we don't have all day, I cannot go into the complexities of thyroid and diabetes. My suggestion is to run to the library or closest Barnes and Noble Bookstore and pick up a book on thyroid. One easy to understand one is Mary Shamon's "Living Well With Hypothyroidism". That's a good place to start. Don't like books, go to about.com and go into their health area or thyroid forums.
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Fatigue\nWeakness\nWeight gain or increased difficulty losing weight\nCoarse, dry hair \nDry, rough pale skin\nHair loss \nCold intolerance (can't tolerate the cold like those around you)\nMuscle cramps and frequent muscle aches\nConstipation\nDepression\nIrritability\nMemory loss\nAbnormal menstrual cycles\nDecreased libido\n\n They main purpose of the thyroid is to regulate your metabolism. In essence, if you have hypothyroidism, then in the most basic terms, your whole body slows down. Hence, the symptoms I have given you above. Now, there is a relation to hypothyroidism and depression. Both need to be diagnosed by a MD. And both can be treated with medication.
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TSH is the hormone that tells your thyroid to start pumping out T3/T4 - hormones that control your metabolism.  This tells me that your problem may not be with your thyroid but with your anterior pituitary gland.  Follow up with your doctor!
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Hi There, I'm not a doctor so I can't diagnose, I can suggest a few things though.  Has your doctor ran blood tests to rule out thyroid, anemia, infections, etc?  How has your blood pressure been?  Do you take any medicines? There are so many things that can cause those symptoms, so I'd say rule out anything they can with blood work, watch your blood pressure, get a chest and sinus xray, and get your ears checked out, heart tests, and if none of that shows anything, maybe allergy tests.  If all those are negative, it could be stress, or something like fibromyalgia.  They really need to do more of a evaluation on you.  Have you been exposed to anything last October maybe at school?  paint fumes? any building remodeling?
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http://www.medhelp.org/forums/thyroid/messages/644.html
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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.\n 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.\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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get your thyroid checked.