My docotor is testing my blood for thyroid problems, and I would like to know what treatments they may suggest if I do have any problems. Also, what are the possible issues with my thyroid that they may be checking for? Signs and symptoms? Not sure if this makes a difference, but I am a 22 yr old female - two children/c-section.
2006-06-16 18:47:47 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Women's Health
FIRST THING~ If your doctor won't listen to YOU, get a new one! YOU KNOW when your body is good & when it's not! I refuse to listen to someone who won't listen to me...because they think they know it all since they "went to school for the degree". Well, they didn't go to school & study MY BODY! So, get a new doc, and don't feel bad about it. What if something bad happened to you? Would you hesitate to let that doc know at that point? DON"T LET IT GET THERE!
I have given several links below to read & perhaps you can read through & understand the different thyroid symptoms & problems.
Here is some information about myself, plus some symptoms since you seemed to be interested:
I have low thyroid. I've had it for 10 years. I got it after I had my second child at about the age of 25. 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!
My signs are: messy house, no desire to do anything...go anywhere, spend time with my kids or my guy, sleep a lot, hard to keep my eyes open at times, HUGE weight gain that over the past years have not found an easy way to take off...so I give up a lot, I have terribly dry hair & don't wash it a lot so it stays strong, I have bumps on my face...not like pimples, but I think it's from dry skin, and perhaps some others that I can't remember at this time...that's another symptom--forgetfullness.
Here are the "GENERAL" signs for most people: 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.
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.
I 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!!
2006-06-20 14:15:19 · answer #1 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are two types of thyroid problems...hypothyroid and hyperthyroid. In both cases, the thyroid stops releasing the proper amount of thyroid hormone...too little with hypo and too much with hyper. In both cases, the treatment can be as simple as one pill a day. However, treatment depends on the cause. It is possible for this condition to be genetic. It is also possible to have a benign tumor on the thyroid which causes malfunction. In this case, the thyroid may be removed and pills can be used to give you the proper level of hormone.
The thyroid gland regulates many things in the body, especially metabolism. Common symptoms of hypothyroid are chills, weight gain, sluggishness. Hyperthyroid symptoms are increased heart rate, weight loss, anxiety and moodiness.
Good luck with the bloodwork!
2006-06-16 18:58:45 · answer #2 · answered by biogirl 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
treatment depends on the problem.
hypothyroid, is when the thyroid is under active. it can cause weight gain, feeling cold easily. feeling more tired than normal.
hyperthyroid is when overactive. weight loss, getting hot easier, can still feel tired but have trouble sleeping good. also, can have heart palpitations, hair loss, among other things...
treatments can b from surgery to just taking thyroid replacements. you should just follow up with doc to find out more. having kids doesn't cause it. have to keep an eye on thyroid levels from now on if any problems though.
2006-06-16 18:56:14 · answer #3 · answered by thundakat312 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Making dietary changes is your first line of defense in treating hypothyroidism. Learn here https://tr.im/tqSqG
Many people with hypothyroidism experience crippling fatigue and brain fog, which prompts reaching for non-nutritional forms of energy like sugar and caffeine. I’ve dubbed these rascals the terrible twosome, as they can burn out your thyroid (and destabilize blood sugar).
1. Just say no to the dietary bungee cord. Greatly reduce or eliminate caffeine and sugar, including refined carbohydrates like flour, which the body treats like sugar. Make grain-based carbohydrates lesser of a focus, eating non-starchy vegetables to your heart’s content.
2. Up the protein. Protein transports thyroid hormone to all your tissues and enjoying it at each meal can help normalize thyroid function. Proteins include nuts and nut butters; quinoa; hormone- and antibiotic-free animal products (organic, grass-fed meats, eggs, and sustainably-farmed fish); and legumes.
2016-04-21 14:20:54 · answer #4 · answered by sade 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends if its hyper or hypo. I had hyper when i started out and they did radiation treatments to kill off part of the thyroid. I was fine for 10 years and now I went hypo. For that you just have to take a pill every day for the rest of your life. Go to the site below and it should answer all of our questions. Good luck!
2006-06-16 19:00:38 · answer #5 · answered by unicornfarie1 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
are you extremely tired ? Are you cold alot ? has your energy run out before you do ? Does your heart flutter ? Do you have sudden adrenaline rushes ? Please don't take the junk drs. give you.It will make your hair fall out,but you can't just do nothing either.By doing nothing, you will age faster, eyes bug out and you can have a heart attack.Please, go to these web sites and read this Info It will save your life. This is nothing to sneeze at. your thyroid is responsilbe for your heart rate, body temp,sex drive,wieght gain or wt loss. This Is a simple test you can do @ home and It's accurate 110%.Before you go to bed @ night ,place a themometer by your bed and when your wake(DON'T GET UP AS THIS ELEVATES YOUR BODY TEMP).Place the themometer under your arm for 5 min. If It reads below 97'. Your thyroid Isn't working properly. Please go to this web site and read.....
2006-06-16 19:05:28 · answer #6 · answered by Isabella 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋
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