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I have some questions about hypothryroidism.Any help appreciated?

beffis1984 asked: I have been having weird symptoms lately so I looked online b/c i had the suspicion something maybe be wrong with my thryroid. i had 22 of the 33 symptoms, so the next day i had my blood taken at the dr.s office. The results haven’t come back yet, but the questions are [...]

What does your thyroid have to do with body hair?

Rebecca asked: I was reading a question, and someone had answered that your thyroid is responsible for hair on your body. What is a thyroid and what exactly does it do? What are its responsibilities in females?Create a video blog

I have had irregular periods lasting more than 14 days for years. Please help me find out what’s wrong?

answer needed asked: I’ve seen multiple doctors, tried about a dozen birth control pills, had a DNC, uterian biopsy, coposcopy, used the Mirena and many other medications, and yet I still have prolonged periods. I’ve had a bleeding time test for clotting disorders, blood work to check hormone levels and also to check for anemia…all [...]

Have all the symptoms of low thyroid but my blood test was normal?

sistermoon asked: Can anyone relate to this? I have many of the classic symptoms of hypothyroidism but I don’t have low thyroid. I just got the call that my blood test showed normal. I have been living with these awful symptoms for two years now, what do I do now?
Thank you everyone [...]

What does an abnormal thyroid test mean? What does the thyroid do?

country girl 006 asked: I had a blood test done last week and it came back abnormal for the thyroid. The doctor put me on a medicine called Synthroid for it. If someone can tell me in simple terms, I would appreciate it!
My tests showed the following – TSH level [...]

I have a lot of symptoms of a slow thyroid, but every test I take comes out negative. What do I do next?

backwardsinheels asked: I have a family history of slow thyroids and, frankly, thyroids that quit. My metabolism is SLOW. I’ve had depression and a lot of other symptoms. My mom’s thyroid just gave out and they’ve put her on replacement thyroid hormone. She’s lost a ton of weight and she’s much [...]

Females–Low Testosterone. Has anyone had this?

Cindi W asked: My doctor did a hormone level check after I had complained about low sex drive, gaining wt and exercising–but not building any muscles. My testosterone level was below 10. In addition, I have hypothryroidism.
He treated it with a pellet injected into the muscle and said that I should start experiencing changes over [...]

Thyromine for underactive thyroid?

sm17 asked: Has anyone tried or had any help taking thyromine supplements for low thyroid?Caffeinated Content – Members-Only Content for WordPress

How to fix hypothyroidism after thyroid being removed via surgery?

Adi asked: A friend of mine have part of her thyroid being removed several years ago (not sure exactly why), and logically she’s having hypothyroidism problem currently, although the doctor gave her medicine to meet the requirement.
Anyone know how to fix this problem?
Thanks.
Oh yes, she’s been having bad mood and seems to forget simple things.
She [...]

What are the most common treatment methods for thyroid problems?

nonyabiznas asked: My docotor is testing my blood for thyroid problems, and I would like to know what treatments they may suggest if I do have any problems. Also, what are the possible issues with my thyroid that they may be checking for? Signs and symptoms? Not sure if this makes a difference, [...]