Several years ago, I visited my GP and presented with the following symptoms: fatigue, weight gain, high blood pressure, general weakness, low tolerance for heat but hands and feet - even my nose- often cold, goiter, difficulty staying focused on tasks, dry skin, dry hair that breaks easily with some hair loss. After the "glow test" and blood work, my GP diagnosed me with Graves Disease and referred me to an endocrinologist. Both doctors recommended my thyroid be removed.