symptoms of underactive thyroid in men

I remember you saying that the doctor did say to you that your thyroid levels are low which is indicative of hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid). As your doctor has not put you on any medication for your underactive thyroid, I presume at this moment in time you doctor will monitor, by blood tests from time to time, to see how the levels of thyroxin pan out. It may be that you are just border line at the moment and your doctor has decided not to but you on thyroxin at this time.

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 ?

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.

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.

If you have a good thyroid doctor that will treat your symptoms by testing and adjusting levels of the actual, biologically active thyroid hormones (free T3 and free T4), then you should be able to get your metabolism back to what is normal for you. FT3 is the most important because it is four times as active as FT4, plus FT3 largely regulates metabolism and many other body functions. Studies have also shown that FT3 correlates best with hypo symptoms.

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.

What are your actual thyroid levels? Just because they are in the normal range, doesn't mean they are normal for you. If they are too low in the range, you will have symptoms, such as the ones you have. You should be getting tested for TSH, Free T3 and Free T4. Many doctors will only test TSH, thinking that it tells everything there is to know about thyroid function, when that couldn't be further from the truth.

Thyroid peroxidase (TPO) is an enzyme made in the thyroid gland that is important in the production of thyroid hormone. TPO is found in thyroid follicle cells where it converts the thyroid hormone T4 to T3. Thyroid peroxidase test is a test that measures the level of an antibody that is directed against thyroid peroxidase (TPO). Autoantibodies to thyroid peroxidase (TPOAb) are produced within the body.

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.

terri, I believe you...I am going through that same thing right now. it hurts when your family doesn't believe you, but I have learned we have to learn to let go of hurts. Now that I've learned I have to, I am trying to learn HOW to.(a little funny there). Have you done any research on emotions and the thyroid? It is very informative. read MKlacz's thought for everyday. It is good.

Previous conditions - I had infantile eczema, dermatitis, hip tendonitis and a recent underactive thyroid -- the underactive thyroid was flagged up on a routine blood test for anemia and has since gone down. Other symptoms -- I do have irregular periods, muscle pains in my upper arm, and I sleep a lot of the time. If it is something caused by an underactive thyroid I thought I would have to be more than my ideal weight?

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 ?

Does under active thyroid causes to decrease testosterone in men. What is the exact relation with thyroid and testosterone. I could not able to get concrete explanation over internet. Does anyone treated for elevated TSH and low T with levothyroxine?

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.

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 .

), I realized that I had many of these issues for years, but certainly not all of or even most of the symptoms. I was able to lose weight rapidly (40 lbs in 2.5 months) with a VERY strict diet and exercise plan, but gained most of the weight back within a few months after ending the strict diet and reducing my exercise from 7 days a week to 3. I filled the prescription this morning and took the first pill, but still wonder if a life commitment of medication is worth it.

I feel cold and chilly often. Occasional muscle aches, especially in the thigh area. Slight feelings of depression. Digestive issues. Any ideas?

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.

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.

s Thyroiditis) TPO and Tgab, For Overactive Autoimmune (Graves Disease) TSI - For thyroid hormones Free T3, Free T4 and TSH, The thyroid hormone Tests should be done regardless of previous diagnosis because you do need an adjustment of medication and these tests to determine dosage.

I am feeling absolutely fine and have never been diagnosed with thyroid problems in the past. In fact, I am pretty overweight just due to not dieting or exercising like I should have been. They prescribed me the lowest dosage of Synthroid available. I cannot for the life of me understand why they would give this to me having a slightly overactive thyroid because I am under the impression that it is for people with underactive thyroids.

Symptoms of underactive thyroid in men

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