Hi Everyone,

I really need somebodys help please! I have all the symptoms of an underactive thyroid:

Extreme being sensitive to cold,
extreme constipation,
depression,
tiredness,
slowness in body and mind,
muscle aches and weakness,
muscle cramps,
dry and scaly skin,
brittle hair and nails,
heavy or irregular periods
Extreme weight gain.

I have had tests in the past and been told I have a slight small goiter in my neck but my tests show as "normal" and I do have a risk of having underactive thyroid in the future but not now!

I have recently been diagnosed with Reynauds Disease as I am extremely sensitive to the cold and get very purple hands and feet that turn white and blue and red!

I have looked online and it says that a likely cause for Raynauds disease is an Underactive Thyroid!!

I have gained so much weight over the years, for example I have gained a stone since July with no change in my diet at all and I walk alot everyday because I can’t drive and I do eat a healthy diet

I am adamant I have an underactive thyroid as i have every symptom! even Raynauds disease! and I need to know how am I going to prove to the Doctor I do or to run more thorough tests! I have been told I have antibodies positive in my thyroid just normal in my thyroid apparently.

My test results were on: ,
24.11.09 - TSH 2.34miU/L & Free T4 14.1pmol/L
08.10.2009 - TSH 1.76miU/L with Free T4 13.1pmol/L

I don’t know what these mean! but can please somebody give any advice I can’t take gaining weight anymore and suffering all these symptoms all the time and no one listening!

Sorry for ranting and rambling on!

Thank you! xx

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Recently I’ve put on weight: this could well be down to lack of exercise, but the sheer amount I’ve put on, I feel, is ridiculous. In addition to this, I’m always tired, however much sleep I get, I often struggle to concentrate in College for no discernible reason and I feel really depressed sometimes. In addition to this, I have a rather embarrassing problem… Every two - four days before my period, I get a bit, er, itchy and sore down there… I thought it was thrush, but the symptoms don’t quite match up and it only ever happens just before or during a period.

I’m told that all these things can be symptoms of an underactive thyroid: what do you think?

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Normal levels are between .7 - 1.9 for free t4, and I am at a .7. Low, but not low enough to catch a doctors eye, even though I am having all the symptoms of an underactive thyroid. I am on Levothroid right now. My TSH test came back at 1.5, very normal.

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I’m 14 and I went to the doctor because my hair is thinning. they took my blood and when the results came in they said I have an underactive thyroid. what are other symptoms of an underactive thyroid other than hair loss? i weigh 97-100 lbs..so i’m not overweight.

the doctor called in a prescription for me. how long am i going to have to stay on this medication?? will i have to stay on it for life??

thanks!

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I have had my thyroid in the middle of my throat and visible and have had since i was young. I have been on synthroid medicine also and been taking one every night. I have been having almost all of the symptoms of an underactive thyroid (Hypothyroidism). I have had my blood tests and everything was good. What should I do? What’s up?

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I was told by my doctor recently that I have an underactive thyroid (never had that before I am 44) so he put me on Levothyroxine. Once a day 0.100MG. I am wondering if anyone has any good or bad news on this drug or personal experience and their symptoms of an underactive thyroid because I feel okay. (Aside from being tired). Thanks.

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I have had symptoms of an underactive thyroid for almost 2 years now (tiredness, rapid weight gain, feeling cold and then hot, numb toes and arms etc) is it harmful if left untreated? Also is there any pills I can buy over the counter (in the UK) that can help regulate my thyroid? Thanks

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