what if you have all the sypmtoms of low thyroid but the tests show normal?
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These don't sound like symptoms of an underactive thyroid.  You can read the book by Mary Shoman titled:  Living well with Hypothyroidism.  it should give you a lot of information and ideas of what to do if it is actually your thyroid.  It will also help you talk to your doctor.
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If you can see a difference in the size of your thyroid on your neck, then you have severe goiter - your thyroid swells when it is trying to grab every bit of iodine to get it to work.  Cysts are very small and you should not be able to see  them when you look at your neck.  Yes, cysts are normal and they don't usually do any major damage.  But a slow thyroid that is showing signs of goiter means you have an underactive thyroid - which may leave you sluggish and tired all the time.  They can do a TSH (thyroid-stimulating-hormone) test to see if your thyroid is functioning up to par.
907853
Did the doctor check your thyroid levels.
379677
You are not taking the right dose. Your doctor should be watching your tsh levels very closely.
974990
Depends on wither it's sluggish, or hyper. If your thyroid is sluggish, you will gain weight, lose hair on your head, but grow more on your body, extreme fatigue.To check your thyroid, feel under your chin,each side about 2 to 3 inches apart, see if it feels swollen. A simple blood test will prove if it's not functioning properly, and medication will correct any imbalance, women should have theirs, checked yearly.
552168
The thyroid gland is enlarged and may be out of its normal place. It can be complicated and may require surgery but relax(if you can) because it is treatable.
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Please don't worry yet...until you get a second opinion. It's like a pap....(if you're a girl) you may have an abnormal pap, get a second one done, and you're fine...but on the other hand, you can have a problem. BUT! You don't know until you get the second opinion/test done.\nIn the meantime, here's some information & great links...especially ones that have to do with cancer & understanding thyroid problems more!\n\nI have low thyroid. I have had it for 10 years. I came about after I had my second child. Most people can do well, but myself, if I even miss a day or two, I get super tired, and VERY cranky. My body literally ate up my thyroid...it's almost non-existent. I am on 300mg of levoxyrothin.\nIf you have low thyroid...here's a great question to answer: Can you see the floor of your house? That was what was asked of me at one point, and to my amazement, the answer was no!\nAnyway, the signs are:fatigue and lack of energy. Women suffering from underactive thyroid experience heavier menstrual periods. Sluggishness and forgetfulness are symptoms of underactive thyroid problem. Other symptoms of this thyroid disorder are dry skin and hair and constipation.\nIf you have high thyroid, or an overactive one, the signs are: increased body metabolism. This is followed by weight loss and excessive warmth and sweating. Persons suffering from overactive thyroid experience trembling hands, irritability and rapid heartbeat or palpitations. Women with overactive thyroid or hyperthyroidism may experience shorter or lighter menstrual periods.\nI take medication, and sadly will have to take 1 pill everyday for the rest of my life. There's a blood check that they will do to see if you have low or high. I hope i've helped you!!
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never heard of that. but perhaps the websites below may help. if anything, they will give you more insight to thyroid problems themselves.\nhere is some information about myself, plus some symptoms in case anyone coming upon your question may be interested;\ni have low thyroid. if you have low thyroid...here's a great question to answer: can you see the floor of your house? that was what was asked of me at one point, and to my amazement, the answer was no!\nanyway, the signs are:fatigue and lack of energy. Women suffering from underactive thyroid experience heavier menstrual periods. Sluggishness and forgetfulness are symptoms of underactive thyroid problem. Other symptoms of this thyroid disorder are dry skin and hair and constipation.\nif you have high thyroid, or an overactive one, the signs are:increased body metabolism. This is followed by weight loss and excessive warmth and sweating. Persons suffering from overactive thyroid experience trembling hands, irritability and rapid heartbeat or palpitations. Women with overactive thyroid or hyperthyroidism may experience shorter or lighter menstrual periods.\nI take medication, and sadly will have to take 1 pill everyday for the rest of my life. there's a blood check that they will do to see if you have low or high. i hope i've helped you!!
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go see an endocrinologist.\nArmour thyroid is a POOR form of replacement , and you can become sensitized to it. In addition to that TSH goal now is about 2.0. You are underreplaced and on the wrong product. Get on levothyroxine and the doctor will adjust dose to TSH 2.0, you really should not do the supplements!
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Is she overweight or put a  lot of weight on recently or is she losing weight?\nShe may have an under or over active thyroid, if so she will need to have blood tests.\n\nMy Mom had this (overactive) her voice went really hoarse and her hair came out in clumps and her face went unrecognisable. She went to the doctor and had to have loads of blood tests and was diagnosed with an underactive thyroid.\n\nShe took thyroxine tablets every day for the rest of her life which controlled it.
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Having a normally functioning thyroid gland.\neu=normal\nthyroid=take a wild guess\nThe previous guy is talking about Sick Euthyroid Syndrome. You are asking about Clinically Euthyroid.  There's a huge difference.(My roommate is a nurse)
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Hypothyroid can be to blame for your weakness and general malaise. However, MS can also cause symptoms like that. One of the first symptoms patients can report is vision problems. If you know MS runs in your family and you are of moderate age, AND you are having these attacks (note that usually MS waxes and wanes) you should go see your doctor. \n\nAlso having a thyroid test done is pretty easy and would be a good idea for you. Other signs of hypothyroidism include depression, lowered affect, unable to get warm.
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i don't think so, naturally that is...you will need medication the rest of your life.\nhere is some information about myself, plus some symptoms in case anyone coming upon your question may be interested;\ni have low thyroid. if you have low thyroid...here's a great question to answer: can you see the floor of your house? that was what was asked of me at one point, and to my amazement, the answer was no!\nanyway, the signs are:fatigue and lack of energy. Women suffering from underactive thyroid experience heavier menstrual periods. Sluggishness and forgetfulness are symptoms of underactive thyroid problem. Other symptoms of this thyroid disorder are dry skin and hair and constipation.\nif you have high thyroid, or an overactive one, the signs are:increased body metabolism. This is followed by weight loss and excessive warmth and sweating. Persons suffering from overactive thyroid experience trembling hands, irritability and rapid heartbeat or palpitations. Women with overactive thyroid or hyperthyroidism may experience shorter or lighter menstrual periods.\nI take medication, and sadly will have to take 1 pill everyday for the rest of my life. there's a blood check that they will do to see if you have low or high. i hope i've helped you!!
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i have low thyroid. if you have low thyroid...here's a great question to answer: can you see the floor of your house? that was what was asked of me at one point, and to my amazement, the answer was no!\nanyway, the signs are:fatigue and lack of energy. Women suffering from underactive thyroid experience heavier menstrual periods. Sluggishness and forgetfulness are symptoms of underactive thyroid problem. Other symptoms of this thyroid disorder are dry skin and hair and constipation.\n if you have high thyroid, or an overactive one, the signs are:increased body metabolism. This is followed by weight loss and excessive warmth and sweating. Persons suffering from overactive thyroid experience trembling hands, irritability and rapid heartbeat or palpitations. Women with overactive thyroid or hyperthyroidism may experience shorter or lighter menstrual periods.\nI take medication, and sadly will have to take 1 pill everyday for the rest of my life. there's a blood check that they will do to see if you have low or high. i hope i've helped you!!
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By all means see a doctor. Chronic fatigue can be a sign of many things.  Including diabetes, thyroid, mono, anemia, depression, poor diet, stress, even a hormonal imbalance.  Just to name some.  More then likely your Dr. will get you back on track after a simple blood test.  Good luck to you.
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I think you should ask your doctor about poly cystic ovarian disease and if he will check your thyroid.  Good Luck.
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