Wednesday, May 7, 2008

Hashimoto's Thyroiditis Symptoms

The following are indicators of hypothyroidism as detailed by the Merck Manual, The American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists, and the Thyroid foundation of America.

Family History of Thyroid Disease
Cold hands and feet, Cold butt, Intolerant of cold temperatures
Constipated
High Cholesterol
Heavy or painful periods
No sex drive
Inability to lose weight
Loss of energy, sluggishness, fatigue, sleepiness
Brain fog, forgetfulness, trouble with writing or math
Clumsiness, bumping into doorways, frequent spills, momentary dizziness
Dry hair and skin, thin brittle nails, loss of outer 1/3 of eyebrows
Fluid retention, edema, puffy face, buggy eyes, abdominal bloating
Lack of reflexes in legs and feet
Aching feet and hands, plantar fascitis, carpal tunnel syndrome
Recurrent sinus infections
Sadness, feelings of worthlessness, depression

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