Common Underactive Thyroid Symptoms
NOTE: Underactive, hypoactive and low thyroid are all referring to the same thing. Hashimoto’s is the autoimmune disease that can cause the thyroid to under perform and hence become ‘underactive’.
How common are thyroid problems?
It is estimated that 1/8 women will have a thyroid disorder during their lifetime. WHAT?? đź I’ve even read stats that say up to 40% of women have thyroid problems. Men can have underactive thyroid problems too, but it is less common.
So many go un-diagnosed. đ That means there are millions of people suffering from these common underactive thyroid symptoms needlessly. This is part of the reason I’m on a mission to spread awareness of thyroid issues and offer positive & practice education.
â There are several kinds of thyroid dysfunction – the most common being overactive (usually Graves Disease) and underactive (usually Hashimotoâs Disease).
đ Hashimoto’s an auto-immune thyroid disease and is the most common form of hypo (under) active thyroid disease. I was diagnosed with Hashimoto’s when I was 23. đ Â
âIf you feel like something isn’t ‘quite right’ about your health, pay attention to these symptoms.
If that’s you, trust your gut, go to your doctor and get a full thyroid panel blood test
What is the thyroid?
đŠ The thyroid is the butterfly-shaped gland in your throat and is often referred to as the MASTER gland because it influences other hormones and is critical for many functions in the body eg metabolism, heat production, nails, hair, skin, digestion, mood and more.Â
What are the most common underactive thyroid symptoms?
The most common of these top 30 are (click on each to read about them)
Weight gain/inability to lose weight
Brain Fog (also listen to neurologist Dr Philippe Douyon on the podcast here)
I have written about 30 of the most common Hashimoto’s/underactive/hypothyroid thyroid symptoms and have compiled them, together with some positive & practical tips for managing them. This 60 page ebook is only $7.95.
Disclaimer: This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
HOW DO YOU KNOW IF YOU HAVE A THYROID PROBLEM?
Check out this article – and have a listen to the podcast episode.
If you have several of the symptoms listed it’s worth speaking to your health practitioner and getting your thyroid tested.
Research shows that it takes about 7 years for Hashimotoâs patients to be symptomatic.
Itâs usually only when symptomatic that a person might think to be tested and often it takes years even with symptoms to be diagnosed with Hashimotoâs.
If you have NOT been diagnosed with Hashimotoâs and you suspect you might have a problem with your thyroid, please go to a doctor and request a comprehensive thyroid blood test. You might be best to find an integrative doctor who is familiar with treating thyroid disease. At a bare minimum you will want to have your thyroid antibodies and TSH tested but also testing FT4, FT3 and reverse T3 is often recommended.
If you doctor wonât get you tested or wonât test for thyroid antibodies, either try to find a doctor who better understands thyroid conditions and their complexities or now that you can get blood tests done privately.
i-screen.com.au is a private lab that do a variety of different thyroid panel tests. You can contact them via this affiliate link*
I will receive a commission if you order a blood test through them. You will still need to talk your results through with a doctor.
Common Hashimoto's Symptoms Ebook
A practical & positive look at 30 of the most common Hashimotoâs symptoms and what you can do about them.
Symptoms covered include weight gain, fatigue, hair loss, constipation, skin, fertility, mood and so much more.
Whilst Hashimotoâs is complex and must be dealt with from a number of angles, this ebook gives you some ideas and strategies to manage common symptoms so you can feel better whilst working with your health practitioner on root causes and getting your hormone levels under control.
This is a great companion to the Letâs Talk Thyroid book.
Suspect you have a thyroid issue? PLEASE trust your instincts and get it thoroughly checked out with your health practitioner. This thyroid basics page has an overview of what tests to ask for and an affiliate link to use a private lab if your doctor won't order them.
Disclaimer: This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
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