Yeah my Mum has an underactive thyroid too. She had surgery a few years ago to have most of her thyroid removed!Iv was diagnosed with an under active thyroid about 3 years ago after my last pregnancy. Iv been on medication ever since and will be forever. Took a while to get the dosage right but have been on this current dosage for a while now and seems to be working.
My main symptoms before diagnosis was extreme fatigue, like not just tired, absolutely exhausted and with a newborn it was just horrendous! I also was extremely sensitive to the cold...my feet are still so cold all the time now it’s awful! I had dry skin, weight gain and also what I would describe as having “brain fog”. Constantly forgetting things and getting confused easily. I was 30 when I went for a routine blood test and that’s when it came back. My mum, auntie, nana all have it too so and it is hereditary. I am on the higher dosage compared to all my family thoughbut it’s working for the most part.
Diet wise I havnt changed anything but would be interested to hear from anyone that has more info on that!
Is it in your family?
It took me a while to feel like myself again re energy levels but that maybe due to having to adjust my medication to get the right dosage! Iv always struggled with my weight and now I really struggle to lose anything!Yeah my Mum has an underactive thyroid too. She had surgery a few years ago to have most of her thyroid removed!
I've really been struggling to lose weight recently despite having a very healthy diet and exercising almost every day and have noticed I've been cold a lot. I've lost a bit of my sex drive too!
How long did it take for you to notice your symptoms normalise after taking treatment? Did you find it easier to lose weight again?
Sorry to butt in, just be wary that these food intolerance tests have no scientific basis what so ever and a lot are complete rubbish.Does anyone suffer from thyroid problems? If so, what's your symptoms? What is your treatment like? Do you have to adjust your diet in any way?
I had a food intolerance test done where I sent away strands of my hair and it has come back showing my thyroxine levels are out of balance which and after looking at the symptoms, they all apply to me! Just waiting for a doctors appointment to have some bloods taken.
Yeah I'm sure they mostly are. It just seems strange that my symptoms match up to hypothyroidism and the test came back as such. Thank you though. I will report back!Sorry to butt in, just be wary that these food intolerance tests have no scientific basis what so ever and a lot are complete rubbish.
Of courseYeah I'm sure they mostly are. It just seems strange that my symptoms match up to hypothyroidism and the test came back as such. Thank you though. I will report back!
I’m the same as you. I was 32 and just kept thinking I had these symptoms because of a demanding job, stress, being a single parent. My mum has it too but never thought to mention it to me back then. The doctor told me it was hereditary and I’m 53 now and been on the medication all these years and will be for life. I do try and think of how many worse things people have but you’re right, it is a bit shit and has impacted on all the things you mention too.I have hypothyroidism and I have to stick to 1500 cals a day and walk about 40km a week, if I don’t, the weight piles on. I also have no sex drive and am constantly tired. I’m 30 and obviously on the medication for life now. I know there’s worse things in the world but quite frankly it’s a bit shit isn’t it.
Totally understand what you mean! That’s the one thing I’m even more scared about then going in the first place - that they tell me everything’s normal and there’s no apparent solution to how I feel / my problems.I have a blood test today for my thyroid. I went to see my GP (have since switched practices) a few years ago and was practically shooed out of the door for suggesting I thought I had a thyroid issue.
I have recently had chilblains which lasted for around 4 weeks in my toes. I get them in my fingers occasionally too. I am ALWAYS cold.
I’m a size 10 but eat the absolute bare minimum to stay this weight (we are talking a stupid diet of less than 800 calories a day) and if I eat any more then I will gain weight).
I have recently lost all interest in things I love to do and low mood and tiredness. This could be covid related though and a sign of the times
My periods have become really heavy.
I do kind of hope it comes back that my levels are off and I need medication, just so I know I can feel better one day.
Thank you.Totally understand what you mean! That’s the one thing I’m even more scared about then going in the first place - that they tell me everything’s normal and there’s no apparent solution to how I feel / my problems.
Keeping you in my thoughts, and if you feel comfortable, please do share your results! x
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