I was trying to figure out why I usually have a puffy face and someone suggested this. So Iooked at the symptoms and I have about 8 of those symptoms that never seems to go away.
Increased sensitivity to cold
Constipation
Pale, dry skin
A puffy face
Hoarse voice
An elevated blood cholesterol level
Unexplained weight gain
Muscle aches, tenderness and stiffness
Pain, stiffness or swelling in your joints
Muscle weakness
Heavier than normal menstrual periods
Depression
I am only 20 years old, but I am wondering if this is a possibility? Should I bother getting a test done, because it says that it usually develops in over 50 years of age.

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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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My symptoms are:
-Weight gain (quite big amount)
-Hair loss
-Dry skin
-Itchy eyes
-Fainting (maybe not associated)
-Constipation
-Itchy throat
-Breathing trouble (could be related to my asthma)
Is it that? or could it be something else?

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