Lots of symptoms of hypothyroid issues, but blood work came back that thyroid is fine. Any ideas?

Question

My symptoms: tired all the time,
get cold very easily,
memory problems,
hair loss,
can't lose weight,
depression.

I was sure this was hypothyroid but the tests came back all fine. I'm trying to find an answer because I just don't feel healthy anymore. I looked up Wilson's syndrome, but it seems many doctor's don't believe in Wilson's. Does anyone have any idea of what I can do to feel better? I do not take any supplements at this time, and eat a fairly well balanced diet, mostly organic vegetables, etc. I'd appreciate any ideas for supplements or nutrition changes or anything that will help. Thanks!

Answer 1

HI McDaid

I would do a detox of the body to help rid of the toxins that are in your system. Specifically a colon and liver cleanse. If as healthy as you think you are, we all have toxins in our body because of all the manmade factors (chemicals in food and drinks, pollutition, stress, ect). Having regular bowel movements (3 times a day) is part of good health becasue what goes in the body must come out (just like a car). Must filter out your system to have it run effeciently. Be sure to also drink a gallon of distilled water a day to help rid of any toxins and the body (85% of our body is made of water).

I do 5-6 cleanses a year for myself (including the kidney) and this helps me live a healthy life without any drugs unlike 80% of people I know. Learn how to cleanse your system and you'll have the greatest freedom of them all. Health!

Best of health to you

Answer 2

There are many different symptoms of Lupus. Some symptoms are similar to other diseases. Symptoms will vary from patient to patient, and depending on the type and severity of the disease. There are many symptoms that are common to all forms of the disease however. Symptoms of the disease that might be associated with this disorder relate to the diagnostic tests and include the following:

Painful and swollen joints
Muscle weakness or pain
Hair loss
Rashes or similar skin disorders
Anemia
Fatigue
Sun Sensitivity
Ulcers in the mouth
Fevers that come and go for no obvious reasons
Headaches
Dizziness
Seizures
A person with Lupus may have some or all of these symptoms. The symptoms may be present in some body parts but not others. Other conditions that mimic Lupus include THYROID disorder, diabetes, arthritis and syphilis. Many rheumatic diseases are similar to Lupus, and blood disorders such as anemia’s or those that cause clotting deficiencies are considered similar to Lupus. There are even many different types of skin rashes that might be confused for Lupus.

Because Lupus is so similar to many other diseases, it is important that laboratory tests be conducted. It is also important to note that once a patient is diagnosed with Lupus, it is possible that they will develop another auto-immune disease. Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis for example, can result in a patient with Lupus when antibodies attack the thyroid gland. Other diseases that often result in patients with Lupus include Sjorgren’s syndrome, multiple sclerosis, autoimmune liver disease and chronic fatigue syndrome.

You can find information on Lupus symptoms and much more in Lupus Answers.

Answer 3

The symptoms of hypothyroidism -- an underactive thyroid -- tend to mirror the slowing down of physical processes that results from insufficient thyroid hormone. Common symptoms include fatigue, weight gain, constipation, fuzzy thinking, low blood pressure, fluid retention, depression, body pain, slow reflexes, and much more.

Answer 4

Exercise if you can even if its just walking!!! also sometimes they just use a "screening" test to test for thyroid problems but it can have false negatives. if you really really suspect that you have a thyroid problem and not anything else that could cause the symptoms above you should ask them to test the actuall thyroid hormones if they haven't and not just the thyroid simulating hormone. The symptoms you have are unfortunately symptoms of a lot of medical and problems including psychiatric disorders which often masked themselves to both patients and doctors as other things or can be the symptom of a medical problem. So dont leave out the possibility of depression, anxiety or sleep problems, ruling these in or out can really help with a diagnosis. Also have them check your vitamin d levels esp if you live in area where you dont get a lot of sun in winter and/or your hormone levels if you are nearing menopause age.

Answer 5

This happened to me too ... all the same symptoms and I was itching on the front of my legs and had tons of split ends in my hair too. My tests showed I was just fine. My naturopathic doctor had me do a colon cleanse and parasite cleanse (it usually takes 40 days to do it right) and then she rebuilt my system with colloidal minerals, a kelp complex for my thyroid and other supplements for other issues. My hair became shiny and soft, my skin stopped itching (and scalp too), my hair grew back, I was not tired anymore and I lost some weight.

Kelp works on the thyroid and the pituitary as well. General meds just work on the thyroid but both glands are involved in this condition and both have to be rebuilt.

I would seek out an herbalist or a naturopathic doctor that can take you through the whole process. You do need to do the cleanse first and then rebuild your body. The cleanse can be hard on some and you need reassurance during that time. I had severe eczema, allergies and asthma as well and all were cured by the cleanse, change in diet and the rebuilding with supplements after wards. My thyroid has stayed healthy for almost 10 years now and I do not have to take any supplements for the thyroid and pituitary anymore and have not had too after several months. You take quite large doses in the beginning and strong combinations and then you work down to lesser strengths until your thyroid works fine on its own and no more supplements are required. That's the great thing about herbs. You take them for awhile and then they put themselves out of business. My husband is on medication for thyroid and his just keeps increasing and he is developing other problems as well.

Answer 6

You can have "normal" resutls & still be Hypo. You need to find a dr. that deals with women's hormones. I show fine in the tests but with more indeapth test turns out I make T-4 but it doesn't convert T-3 ..so I am Hypo.
I had this problem for 20 years before it was caught!!!
I am on Amour twice aday, it is remarkable how it's changed my life.
There are Thyroid boosters on the market. Try
http://www.vitaminshoppe.com/store/en/index.jsp?source=Go83
I am using their Liquid B-12 with Folic Acid for added energy also.
Slainté(to your health)

Answer 7

Treatment Options for Hypothyroidism
A common treatment is to replace thyroxine with a specific synthetic thyroid hormone (levothyroxine). This hormone is safe and affordable, but determining the right dosage often takes time. Your metabolic rate has to be returned to normal. Raising it too quickly can cause palpitations and make some medical problems like coronary artery disease and atrial fibrillation worse

My friend suffered for hypothyroid 2 years ago. she read a book on the internet which is useful for her disease. you can see the book at: http://adola.net/go/hypothyroidismrevolution/

Answer 8

Perchlorate chemicals in milk and produce found to cause thyroid deficiency
It's recently been discovered that perchlorate -- a solid rocket-fuel chemical component -- can be found in minute amounts in milk, fruit, vegetables and drinking water supplies nationwide. This is according to a startling new study by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC).
The Environmental Working Group (EWG) performed an analysis showing 44 million American women who are pregnant, thyroid deficient or have low iodine levels may have increased health risks due to perchlorate exposure. Perchlorate can lower levels of thyroid hormones in women, causing possible issues with proper fetus development and with later infant development as well.
In response to the CDC study that was just released, Renee Sharp, an EWG analyst with a history of studying perchlorate, said, "The Pentagon and defense contractors, who are responsible for much of the perchlorate in drinking water supplies, have lobbied hard against federal standards, arguing that perchlorate posed no threat to healthy adults … this new study shows that even very small levels of perchlorate in water or food can have a marked effect on thyroid levels in women. We can't ignore this serious public health issue any longer."
Most perchlorate made in the United States is used by the Department of Defense to manufacture solid rocket and missile fuel, with smaller amounts of perchlorate being used to make fireworks and road flares. In addition to these common uses, perchlorate is also a contaminant of certain fertilizer types that were widely used in the early part of the 1900s, but which are now in very limited use.
Tests by the CDC and independent researchers confirm that many Americans -- determined out of a sample of urine tests from 3,000 Americans -- are carrying levels of perchlorate in their systems well above levels known to lower thyroid levels.
More than 1,000 tests by government and independent scientists conclude that US population is being widely exposed to perchlorate, both in water and in the food supply.

Answer 9

Could be other hormones are out of balance. DHEA, cortisol, testosterone, estrogen, progesterone... did they check your blood for those? Often times, a malfunctioning thyroid doesn't show up in the bloodwork when it's in the initial stages, and/or the imbalance of the other hormones are causing your thyroid to compensate, which may make it appear "fine".

Answer 10

Have the Dr do an ANA on you for lupus. Might take 2 wks to come back (they send the test out). Also ask for an MS test.
Thryoids aren't the only ones with these symptoms. Also ask for tests for rheumatoid arthritis.