Could I have diabetes or a thyroid problem?

Question

Ok lately for the past few months Ive noticed that my feet are cold a lot, and sometimes my body is perfectly warm, but my feet are still freezing. Sometimes they get numb too. Also when I dont eat for very long periods of time I get really shaky and feel very tired, like I'm hypoglycemic. Coffee also makes me shaky and very hungry unless I eat a big meal before I drink it. I am very tired in the evening when I don't think I should be. I get headaches a lot. And even when my bladder isnt completely full I feel like i have to pee a lot, so drinking a lot of water makes me very uncomfortable. I also a lot of times feel very cold when it's not even that cold in a room. Any one know what the problem could be?

I forgot to mention that I have extremely itchy legs all the time

Answer 1

if you drink a lot, eat a lot & urinate a lot, it show sighins of diabetes. You are generally week. You need a lot of nutrion. Eat well.

Answer 2

I’m not a doctor, but I’ve suffered from thyroid disease and hypoglycemia for 20 years. It’s been a struggle. By all means, go to your doctor and insist on having your thyroid function tested.

People with protein deficiency suffer from cold hands and feet and severe fatigue. The fatigue is often caused by failure of the adrenal glands, which are being robbed of their necessary protein.

You may have poor circulation which could be caused by a number of things. You should also have your iodine levels tested as well as being tested for diabetes. The medical community is a little slow on the iodine deficiency issue, but many people are now learning that an underlying cause of thyroid disease and other issues is low iodine levels.

Why is this so when we are a developed country and our salt is iodized? Fluoride and chlorine offset iodine and we all know both chemicals are in our water supplies. Also, many of us are on salt restricted diets. And, yes, fish is another source of iodine, but we’ve all been told it’s full of mercury. So, many of us are avoiding fish. All of this limits our iodine intake.

If you can eliminate thyroid disease as a potential source of your problems, you can go on to other possible causes. But, be aware, that the medical professions “gold standard” test for thyroid disease has undergone some recent changes in “numbers” that indicate thyroid disease—the TSH scale has changed several times lately.

You can find a lot of info at www.curezone.org or at http://thyroid.about.com/ . Don't delay getting help. The longer you wait, the more your condition may deteriorate and the harder it will be to get your health back.

I’ve been on medication for many years, but only recently became aware of iodine deficiency causing my many symptoms…cold feet, exhaustion, weight gain, hair loss, dry skin, and on and on. Iodine supplements may well be changing my life. I've been on them for 6 wks and can already see a huge difference.

Your goal should be to get healthy without taking tons of medications every day for the rest of your life. Good luck…do your research, be proactive, and don’t stop until you are well.

Answer 3

Not eating right,poor blood circulation,too much caffeine without food.Not enough exercise and are you under weight?Headaches are from many causes,stress,hunger,caffeine,alcohol,to name a few.A good check up might be in order .

Answer 4

More likely diabetes. But that doesn't mean your thyroid is trouble-free.

My mother has- or rather had- many of the same problems. But then she cut processed sugars out of her diet, along with as many artificial chemicals as she could. She makes sure to keep a bag of almonds with her for when she needs to stabilize her blood sugar quickly- And now she feels much better than she has in a long time.

This is not a diagnosis, as I am not a doctor. But I can't really think of anyone the above suggestion would harm either, barring allergies. A doctor could tell more clearly what's causing your problem.

Good luck!

Answer 5

Sounds like a trip to the doctor is in order for you. It could be several things, from thyroid to blood sugar issues. I stay cold and get itchy skin when my thyroid medicine is not at the right level. Make an appt. with the doc and get some bloodwork done. That should pinpoint it right away!