Im a 13 year old female and I was reading some questions and one was about hypothyroidism. I think I might have it. Some of my symptoms are..
-Always Tired.
-Depression (Well im kinda depressed I think. Im not exactly sure yet.)
-Always Cold.
-Irritability.
I don't know. I just havent felt like myself for a long time. Im always tired and just dont enjoy doing the things I used too. Please help me figure this whole thing out. I just want to feel like I used to last year.
2007-03-01 07:25:43 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Women's Health
I don't think that Ive lost or gained any major weight recently. Just a couple of pounds here and there. And my hair isnt dry and brittle. It's really thick and soft.
2007-03-01 12:14:26 · update #1
It sounds more like a psychological thing than a glandular thing. You ARE 13 after all, that's a very tough period in a girl's life. I think we all go through something like what you are talking about at that age. You may not think it's common, but I don't know anyone who didn't go through a depressed stage in their early teens.
2007-03-01 07:29:32 · answer #1 · answered by greeneyedprincess 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It may be thyroid or it may be depression or stress or a seasonal affected disorder or bunch of other things. It is too simplistic and too easy to simply point to a medical condition.
First thing and last thing to do: talk to your doctor. He or she is really the only one that can order a blood test for TSH. TSH is thyroid stimulating hormone that your pituitary gland will produce. If they find high levels of TSH in your blood, your thyroid is underactive. Opposite is true. Your doctor can prescribe treatments if that is the case. Your primary care physician can also refer you for mental health treatment. Depression and SAD are real things. So go see your doctor instead of guessing. No one in the internet can really diagnose it for you.
As far as hypothyroidism goes, I have it. I didn't find it because I had those things that you mentioned and went to the doctor about it. I found my TSH was severely out of normal when she ordered a routine blood test for my physical. And even though I'm on medication for it, I feel absolutely no different. So don't rely simply on those symptoms to point to a thyroid problem. You need a blood test to diagnose it correctly.
2007-03-01 07:41:49 · answer #2 · answered by Elisa 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My daughter has had hypothyroidism since birth..Always tired is one of the major symptoms...Cold, irritability, brittle hair that falls out easily are also symptoms...Depression not so much, but maybe youre not really depressed..If you have hypothyroidism and are lacking energy, you may be confusing that with being depressed....My advice is to see a doctor...It is easily diagnosed with a blood test and treatable with daily medication..Good luck
2007-03-01 07:35:53 · answer #3 · answered by mary2148 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your symptoms could be alot of different things, like amemia, PMS, or your thyroid.
The best and sure way to find out is go see a doctor and ask for a thyroid function test. This is done by a blood sample. Simple and fast and then you would know for sure.
2007-03-01 07:30:15 · answer #4 · answered by Mickmaster 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well you have to tell your mom to take you to the doctors so u can get a blood test and tell them how you been feeling. Do this soon so you can start feeling better. I have thyroid I am 28 years old and i had this thyroid for about 5 years and i live a normal life you just have to take a pill for the rest of your life its just to balance your hormones so you are not tired and moody. Good luck and take care.
2007-03-01 07:32:55 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
One of the main symptoms of a thyroid disorder is rapid weight gain (hypoactive) or loss (hyperactive) without trying to do so. Have you experienced this? A simple blood test by your doctor will answer the thyroid question for you, but it's not as common in someone so young.
2007-03-01 07:30:30 · answer #6 · answered by peachtek 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tell your doctor about your symptoms so they can properly diagnose you. Thyroid problems are easily figured out with blood tests. You may have depression or something else though. Doctors are the best to figure it out.
2007-03-01 07:30:45 · answer #7 · answered by slw_402000 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You will not get the problem sorted out here, you need to see your doctor and be examined and possibly have some tests run on you.
2007-03-01 07:31:00 · answer #8 · answered by huggz 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That also sounds like an iron deficiency. If you're having a period and have a poor diet, that's more likely. Women have a higher rate of anemia than men.
2007-03-01 07:29:50 · answer #9 · answered by mediahoney 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hey im a 13 year old girl to and i have had similar symtoms for a while...i think its just part of growing up cos my friends have noticed a difference in me and its just that im going through adolesence and its gonna be over soon
2007-03-01 07:30:22 · answer #10 · answered by sarahboebara131313 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋