Does anyone on here have hypothyroidism?

Question

I was just wondering if you do have it was it obvious? I mentioned to my dad that I thought I might be having a problem with my thyroid and he shot me down and said no you would be able to tell by the way you look. I am tired all the time I have but on 50+ pounds in the last two years, I am active, I really do not eat that much and my aunts and grandmother both have it. Is this something that is obvious? Like do you have sucken in eyes or yellow skin?

Answer 1

Unexplained weight gain and fatigue are two symptoms of hypothyroidism. The only clear sign you have a thyroid problem before seeing a doctor is a goiter.

See a doctor and have a blood test.

Answer 2

Yes:Hypothyroidism,This is a Lazy Thyroid Dr. discovered
mine when I went in for Bi-Annual Physical,to check Blood
for a B.Pressure Med. I was taking and Thyroid was out of limits.Dr. described the effects of Thyroid,#1 weight Gain;I was crawling all over Air Craft at work.#2 elevate B.Press.
#3 It controls Pit. Gland.and several other things;
To answer Your Question:I didn"t notice any Signs,I didn"t have Yellow Skin ,but that doesn"t mean You may have that.
There was yrs ago people would have a lump(Goiter) so Iodine was required in salt esp. for people living in certain areas.
I think your Dad will have Blood Test done on You,Just a little
Blood,If nothing else to satisfy your Mind/ Good Luck to You
Oh yes: the Med. Prescribed for condition Armour Thyrd.60 mg Doesn"t cost much under 10 Dollars Works fine.It is a thing where Dr. doesn"t change Med. He has to get the right amt. for you.

Answer 3

What you are describing are two symptoms of hypothyroidism, but it could also be many other things. No your Father is wrong. It is true, your hair may get thinner and not be as shiney, but that hasn't happened to me and I've been on meds for 3 years. Ask your Mom if you can go to your family doctor and ask for a TSH, freeT-3 and a T-4. Good luck and I hope you feel better,♥♥

Answer 4

Does you dad have some kind of xray vision? He can see hormones in your blood?

Because the only way to know if you have a thyroid problem or not is to get a blood test and find out how much thyroid hormone you have in your blood. You need a free T3 test and a free T4 test. The doctor will only want to do a TSH test, but make sure he does the T3 and t4.

Answer 5

It's not necessarily obvious, I didn't know I had it until it cropped up in a blood test. Fatigue and weight gain could indicate underactive (hypo) thyroid, but you need to be tested to be sure. For me the test was part of a routine physical.

Answer 6

yellow skin is jaundice not thyroid.sunkeneyes is from GI disturbance called gastroenteritis and sunken eyes is a sign of dehydration from severe diarrhea or vomiting seen in babies that caught bacteria from contaminated foods or virus, salmonella.low thyroid is found by having blood levels checked.Signs are low energy,tired,weightgain dry skin, brittle nails,and coarce hair,depression, and many other complications. medication keeps blood levels at normal values and symptoms should subside unless left untreated for more severe complications such as myxedema which then needs hospitalization.

Answer 7

i have it and i have gained weight and i am tired all the time. noone would listen to me either. not even my husband everyone called me lazy.. that marriage ended i was sick all the time.. he would not believe me..anyway.. go see a dr that you trust have him check your thyroid. it is a simple blood test.
if you dont have it no harm done but if you do and it is untreated you will only get worse. sorry that your dad would not listen...i have been there.. some people will not believe me now and i was dianosed in 2004.

Answer 8

My girlfriend has it and she had the SAME symptoms you describe!! Get a simple blood test done. I think your father is wrong!!! Don't take this lightly,thyroid disorder is VERY serious but also VERY manageable!!!! Go see a doctor asap!!!!!!!!!