If you have an under active thyroid ( Hypothyroidism) , what other effects can you have in old age?

Question

Just wondered can it lead to other things in old age?

Answer 1

I'm hypothyroxic and just had my blood test for this year, as long as i keep taking my medication for life and eat sensibly, i can live as normal.

Answer 2

The thyroid gland is situated at the front of the throat, below the Adam’s apple. It comprises two lobes that lie on either side of the windpipe, joined in front by an isthmus. The thyroid gland secretes hormones to regulate many metabolic processes, including growth and energy expenditure. Hypothyroidism means the thyroid gland is underactive and fails to secrete enough hormones into the bloodstream. This causes the person’s metabolism to slow down.

Answer 3

I have a similar condition called hyperparathyroidism.its an under active thyroid which produces calcium.i have had this condition since 1992.i take 1 tablet a day and touch wood,ive only had 2 relapses since.the possible effects later in life are arthritis,rheumatism and brittle bones.the latter is rare.when i was taken in to hospital,i had paralysis of the hands,pins and needles through my entire body including my face.the pains in my legs were horrendous.they injected liquid calcium in me 4-6 times a day for a week to bring my level up to what it should be.i was in hospital for just under a month and off work for 9 months.i was under St Bartholomew's hospital in London for 2 years.i have had countless bone scans,blood tests and general check ups.i suffer with aching joints now,especially in the cold and damp weather.my condition is very rare in a young person.i would suggest supplements if you aren't on any specific medication,such as cod liver oil tablets,calcium supplements.you can get these from Holland and Barrett health shops.i hope this is of use to you.

Answer 4

these are some of the physical effects of under active thyroid, sleepiness, exhaustion, lethargy, insomnia.
Low body temperature, cold intolerance, always feeling cold, dressing warmly.
Hair loss, dry hair, dandruff.
Deafness or dulled hearing.
Dry skin, sallow complexion, swollen face, pale lips.
Patchy skin, i.e. varying skin colour not due to exposure to sunlight.
Hoarse voice, slow speech, goitre (swollen neck).
Palpitations, raised cholesterol in the blood.
Menstrual problems, miscarriage, fertility problems, decreased libido.
Weight gain and/or loss of appetite.
Weak and/or painful muscles, stiff joints.
Constipation.
Lumpy red/dark itchy patches on the shins (pretibial myxoedema).
Cold feet, poor circulation.
In the most severe cases, hypothermia and coma.
Some may experience new or worsened food sensitivities or allergies such as hay fever or problems with caffeine or alcohol.

obviously everybody is different so they will vary from person to person, and if u are taking medication to help control it then i iimagine u'd lead a fairly regular lifestyle

Answer 5

Hypothyyroidism can lead to hypothermia ( very low body temperature) , apathy, self neglect and heart failure. It is common middle age, very common in old age, rare in children. It is detectable by bloodtesting. Treatment: Replacement hormones given in tablet form (thyroxine). Low dose to start with (the heart is very sensitive to it) till a level is reached. You remain on these for life undergoing regular blood tests. Complimentary treatments: cymatics, yoga,tai/chi kung, reflexology. Nutritional deficiences may be implicated in some thyroid problems, for example zinc, vitimin A, selenium and iron. See a nutritional therapist to advise on supplements. Hope i've helped.

Answer 6

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Answer 7

My nan had hypothyroidism and it never caused her any difficulties in her later years. Sorry I can't be of any more help.

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Answer 10

If you take the thyroid medication prescribed and maintain a normal basal metabolic rate, there should be no difference.