Are there any women in their twenties who have hypothyroidism?

Question

I'm 22 and I'm starting to suspect that I do. But one of the risk factors is being above 50 years in age. Is there any woman here in her twenties who has hypothyroidism?

Answer 1

Risk factors are just that - factors. They do not all have to be there to have the disease/condition occur. For example, I had a professor in university who had breast cancer - major risk factor for breast cancer is being female, but he did not fit that profile. As well, my daughter had a stroke at 5 days old - the same type of stroke that affects elderly individuals who have lived a long life of not entirely healthy choices.

That said, if you feel you might have hypothyroidism, definitely talk to your doctor. Your doc may try to dissuade you from testing, but just because you are a little young for it, does not mean you do not fit the symptom profile. What is actually occurring is far more important than whether you fit a risk factor profile.

Good luck, and I hope you find an answer.

Answer 2

My daughter was diagnosed with hypothyroidism when she was 14. She's been on medication since then and is doing fine. It's very easily treatable. I've had hypothyroidism since I was 32.

Answer 3

Making dietary changes is your first line of defense in treating hypothyroidism. Learn here https://tr.im/CGgWN

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.

Answer 4

Yes. Just talk to your doctor about it. Get the blood work done. You'll be put on a medication and you'll start feeling much better. My Mom had that problem for a long time didn't realize it and had all kinds of complications because of it.

Answer 5

I was diagnosed with it when I was 29 but I think I had it for at least 2 years before it was diagnosed. It often runs in families--my endocrinologist told me that even though my grandmother had hyper-thyroid, it doesn't matter, its just that thyroid disease runs in the family. My grandmother and her sisters had over-active thyroids and my sister and I both have under-active thyroids. Your family doctor can do the blood tests to check your thyroid.