I’m a 17 year old girl, and I think I might have an underactive thyroid, because I have a lot of the symptoms like: weight gain/trouble losing weight, feeling tired/weak/fatigued all the time, depression, my hair is very coase, but is falling out, very heavy/irregular periods, brittle nails, pale/yellowish skin, problems with concentration, and low voice. The doctor said my thyroid gland is not swollen. Also, my mom is borderline being underactive, and it is common in our family. So, I’m going to get bloodwork. But does anyone think I could have underactive thyroid, or have any other information?? Thanks

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I have not been feeling well lately and was talking to a co-worker this morning. She suggested that I get my thyroid checked. I looked up symptoms on the net and of the 26 symptoms listed I have 20 of them.
The problem is that I have no insurance and money is tight and I hate to go have a test that is not needed. What are the chances that I am just a fat, cold natured nervous woman with dry skin and hair suffering from fluid retention, brittle nails, IBS who is always tired?
Not expecting a doctor but just use your good and functional brains and give me your unbiased opinion. Thank You
Lalitha- I dont have a low opinion of myself- those are the symptoms of a thryoid disorder!!!

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