Hypothyroid Symptoms

thyroidstory.mivox.com was started as a simple blog dealing with my new diagnosis of hypothyroidism. Topics include medical information about hypothyroidism, information about hypothyroid medications like levothyroxine (Synthroid) and Armour Thyroid, as well as natural supplements like Thyromine, vincopectine and various vitamins and minerals. The site has now expanded to include discussion forums where other hypothyroid patients can discuss their experiences with hypothyroidism, and share tips for what medications, supplements and weight loss strategies have worked best for them.

Submitted by mivox on Thursday, 13 October, 2005 - 8:17am

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Before the doctor precribed my thyroid medication, she'd already seen blood test results showing "really low" numbers for my thyroid... so she asked about a bunch of symptoms. Because I thought we were looking at a recent problem, I answered "nothing new" or "nothing unusual" to a lot of her questions. Don't make that mistake yourself! When I started researching hypothyroid symptoms online after the appointment, I realized I'd had many common symptoms for years... some for as long as I can remember. Which makes me wonder if it would've ever become so acute, if I'd started treatment sooner?

Look over this list of common hypothyroid symptoms. If you find yourself recognizing a lot of them (either long term, or recent-onset), you may want to request a thyroid test from your doctor!

General Symptoms

Gaining weight for no obvious reason (with normal diet and exercise)
Can't lose weight even if you diet and/or exercise more
Constipation (frequent/severe)
Low body temperature (often below 98�), sensitive to cold
Cold hands and feet (poor circulation)
Fatigue/exhaustion (even with 'enough' sleep)
Feeling "sluggish" or lethargic
Slow hair growth/coarse, dry or tangled hair/hair breakage
Dry or scaly skin
Sore throat/hoarse or gravelly voice
'Puffy' face/eyes or general edema and/or inflammation
Aches and pains in joints, hands and feet
New (or increasing) carpal tunnel syndrome
Irregular menstrual cycles (longer, or heavier, or more frequent)
Impaired conception or history of miscarriage
Depression/feeling 'worthless' or sad
Restlessness/difficulty concentrating
Moody/frequent mood swings
Losing interest in regular activities
Forgetfulness/feeling 'spacey'

'Extra' Symptoms (more frequent in hypothyroid patients)

Lower than normal sex drive
Tingling or numbness in hands and feet
Recurring or stubborn infections/illnesses
Snoring or sleep apnea
Shortness of breath/tight feeling in chest
Yawning when you're not tired
Dry, uncomfortable and/or sensitive eyes
Eye tics and/or headaches
Tightness or swollen feeling in neck/throat
Tinnitus (ringing ears)
Frequent sinus infections
Vertigo and/or lightheadedness
Severe menstrual cramps

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armour thyroid medication

Submitted by Guest on Thursday, 13 September, 2007 - 1:54pm

I took synthroid for many years and found it no help at all. I finally found a physician who prescribed Armour. Within 2 weeks. I could tell the difference.

Now, my pharmacist tells me it is going to be withdrawn from the market because it was "grandfathered" in and was not FDA tested.

I'm not sure what I'm to do since I already know Synthroid, or the other like named meds do not work.

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thank you for the help...

Submitted by Andy on Monday, 17 March, 2008 - 11:42pm

I was having symptoms of lightheadedness, dry skin, tinnitus, eye tics basically all of those symptoms you have listed up there define me. I was suffering from all those symptoms for a long time. I first started to feel dizzy all the time so I went in and I knew something was wrong, and so I pursued to ask my mother about our family history, and she told me that everyone on my mothers side was diagnosed with hypothyroidism. So I asked my doctor to do a blood test. My TSH level was at 47 and I am a 20 yr old male who weighs 165 pounds, it was really hight. So I was put on .100mg of levothyroxine. After about a week I was lying in bed and all of a sudden I had an onset of severe dizziness, I went into the E.R and they said I had Labyrinthitis, and inner ear infection that causes vertigo and unbalance. I just want to put out their that if you were just diagnosed with hypothyroidism and you think their may be something else wrong with you... don't be shocked to hear that it is only your thyroid. Everyone hang in their if you are reading this and don't be disappointed about your diagnosis... it is easily well treated.

I am now on .150 mg of levothyroxine after a week I am still lightheadness I am hanging in their and trying to deal with all of this but its hard when going to college and everything. Can someone relate to my symptoms and how long did it take you guys to bring your TSH levels to normal and start feeling good? Can someone help me out?

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keep your appointments

Submitted by Guest on Monday, 21 April, 2008 - 11:45pm

It took me over 3 years to get me leveled off.........Then I changed doctors & it took less than 5 months....I have been level now for over
6 years. Dont be afraid to see another doctor if your not leveled off in a year

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"guest" again

Submitted by Guest on Monday, 21 April, 2008 - 11:47pm

hang in there...........it didnt happen overnight,,,,so give it a little time.You will feel great later

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