Help! I think I have hypothyroidism?!


Question: Help! I think I have hypothyroidism.?
I've been on a few sites, and I think I know what my problem is- hypothyroidism.
In the past few months (beginning, maybe, mid-summer):
-I've gained 10 lbs w/o really changing my eating or exercise (actually I think I had even been running MORE not less)
-I have gotten progressively more tired,
-workouts that use to energize me now leave me sluggish
-I am more depressed and easily discouraged w/ myself
-I forget things more easily and
-Concentration seems more difficult than last year
-My eyes, mouth/throat and sometimes skin, are drier (despite drinking extra water)
-I "zone out" a lot, or go from spacey to restless
-My moods change more easily
-I get my periods more frequently (maybe b.c of weight gain tho, they were irregular for awhile)

And just the past couple weeks I've noticed I get cold more easily and sometimes suddenly feel exhausted and overwhelmed... guess it could just be all the stress I'm under w/ college and things though. Lol I'm sure not all my self-professed "symptoms" are significant, but do you think this is worth making a Dr. appt for.?Health Question & Answer


Answers:
No you better go see a doctor Ashley, hopefully it is nothing but you never know. My wife has this and it happened/came on when she was 17-19 so I guess it can happen anytime. Good LuckHealth Question & Answer

contact the doctor as you will need a blood test. If your thyroid is under active it does cause you to be excessively cold. You may need to be referred to a specialist for further checks and there are tablets you can take if needed which will give lots of relief. Researching the problem is the best thing you can do but no self diagnosis as it is easily checked out ! So don't delay !Health Question & Answer

I think its definitely worth seeing a doctor for because i have it also and i have to take a pill everyday for it, but I've had it ever since i was born.Health Question & Answer

Do not waste your time guessing. Go see a doctor. No one can examine you here. We cannot do blood tests.Health Question & Answer



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