depression symptoms underactive thyroid

I was diagnosed with an underactive thyroid about ten years ago. This was probably about 20 years after I first developed the problem. I finally have a wonderful doctor that is very attentive to how I feel in addition to the numbers. I believe this is at the root of many of my other medical problems; such as sleep apnea, depression, obesity, and the constant pain I am in. I would like to speak with others about this issue and how they are dealing with it. Please respond.

what to expect? do these symptoms clearly suggest Depression? I thought I had a underactive thyroid since it runs in the family. I also got blood work done last november that said my thyroid was indeed underactive but my doc issued another blood test 2 weeks ago (Mid march) and it now says my thyroid is fine.

Have been having severe depression, fatigue, headaches, ache in hip joints in bed, my thyroid I think is now slightly enlarged and sometimes I feel it pulsing, just odd. No energy or motivation just want to go to bed. Prefer to avioid contact with other people - not maintaining any friendships like I used to do. I am peri-menopausal - last period so far Aug 2011.

Hi just joined i have a underactive thyroid.

Buddy, i believe you do not have HIV but i do believe you have an underactive thyroid. My friend sarah had that problem and gained weight and always said she was tired. Here are the symptoms i looked them up for you.

It may be worth getting your blood checked to make sure that your underactive thyroid is under control. Suffering from depression, being under stress and anxiety can all affect the memory as well as lack of sleep and being dehydrated. Make sure that you drink plenty of water so as not to get dehydrated. With the medication that you are on, I presume that you are not drinking any alcohol.

I have had cold feet for three years, this went into my whole body about three months ago. I had an ultrasound that showed 4 small nodules and a little bit large. They say my thyroid blood work is on the high end of normal but because I have very low testosterone they are wanting for that to go up (with Andro-Gel but may switch to injectable) before they go for the thyroid, to see if there is a change with normal testosterone, In my opinion.

Does anyone get really bad spasms - neck/shoulders/upper back , its always my left hand side never the right hmmmmm dont know if its my thyroid or just the way i sleep i suppose sitting in a office all doesnt help but been off work for 3 weeks resting....any answers on how to help it its really uncomfortable :( or just go to a physio ?

having a underactive thyroid ,ive gained a little weight ,i did put it down to giving up smoking 3 years earlier,but my doc says it is down to the thyroid problem,now that i have started on thyroxine and trying to exercise,will i lose the weight or will it always be there,what im trying to say is, as i lose it will my underactive thyroid make me gain it again just as soon as its gone

Medication dosage should be whatever amount of T4, T3 or combo T4/T3 types that are required to relieve symptoms. In my opinion the best way to treat a thyroid patient is to test and adjust levels of FT3 and FT4 with meds as required to relieve symptoms, without being constrained by resultant TSH levels. Symptom relief should be all important.

i was told i had underactive thyroid. scale is suppose to be 5.50 and blood work showed 6.73. what does this mean? i was put on synthroid .025 mg to start and another blood check in 6 weeks. is this just a little off or a lot? and can you please explain some of the symptoms to me? i know my menstral cycle has been heavier and some spotting in between. bloating, contipation, sometimes severe constipation. Some anxiety with panic attacks. No ambition, and trouble sleeping.

Have you researched all hypothyroid symptoms (long list)? No energy and difficulty sleeping, body pain, are common with low thyroid levels. BP is affected too. Get freeT3 and freeT4 thyroid hormone levels checked - that is what ALL cells need. Do not settle for just TSH which is a 'messenger ' hormone from the pituitary to the thyroid. quote "I am 6'1" tall, weigh in at about 235.

My symptoms will show up very quickly without thyroid medication. I am not a normal case! My cells are no doubt damaged from inflammation. But in general it is stated you will not feel differently for probably 3-5 days after you stop or run out. It is best however to avoid missing a dosage.

Both myself, my dad and his mother have rheumatoid arthritis. My mom and her sister are both on thyroid meds for underproductive thyroid. Should I get tested again and push for meds. My kids are growing like weeds and they are thin but should I get them tested anyway? I am obsese and have been so since my mom put me on a 3 month birth control injection which stopped my periods.

If so it is best to post your test results and the ranges provided with them, this way the more experienced members can see where you are at regarding your thyroid, weight gain and depression are symptoms of an underactive thyroid, are you sure it was your T4 that is high? I would think for underactive your T4 would be low and your TSH would be high. Anyway post your labs from the test if not, you can request them from your MD.

Hi I had some blood test s done early because of my iron deficiency and my doc done glucose and thyroid s blood came back my iron is low thyroid is low glucose is fine... and as you do I looked up underactive thyroid and it can have all sorts of birth defects.... I'm so sad... im scared as hell... my doc didn't give me any meds maybe because I got my first scan and full blood tests done next week but every one is on about medication! Any ones else out there that got it ?

it is only until a threshold is reached that underactive thyroid is diagnosed. one can stay below this threshold for years without triggering diagnosis- symptoms- fatigue constipation depression raised cholesterol(heart disease) brain fog apathy dry skin-eczema ARE ALL CAUSED BY IODINE DEFICIENCY. our bodies are designed to be eating fish all day. pls buy kelp or lugols iodine and spread the word. the recommended daily intake is too low-to keep people ill requiring medicines.

however, I have had symptoms of an underactive thyroid for many many years with symptoms worsening with age. What is considered "normal range" for thyroid tests? If I infact have an underactive thyroid it would explain so many things. Any information is appreciated.

I will go to my GP and get him to run me some tests, My Mum has an underactive thyroid so it wouldnt be a suprise, I still have the sore throat, but the nose bleeds have stopped now. Thanks for you your time.

t help and my Specialist cant find anything else wrong with me we have done sonars and test and on Paper i am healthy beside how i feel due to this Hosimothis .

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