Are You Looking For A Hypothyroidism Symptoms Checklist?

Are you still unsure if your symptoms that you are suffering caused from hypothyroidism?  Are you questioning if you still may be hypothyroid even though your physician says that your TSH levels are fine? If the answer is yes to one or both of these questions then perhaps this hypothyroidism symptoms checklist can help you.

By using this hypothyroidism symptoms checklist you can get a good idea of whether or not hypothyroidism is the most likely cause for your symptoms. These symptoms may have occurred back in your childhood or you are currently experiencing them now. 

Do you have the symptoms currently or have you had them in your childhood? 

I have been diagnosed with a thyroid problem

I have a family history of thyroid disease

I and losing or gaining weight inappropriately

I am unable to lose weight with exercise or diet 

I often look and feel puffy 

I tend to gain weight around my mid-section

I do not have much of an appetite

I have gastrointestinal problems

I am sensitive to strong orders (cigarette smoke, perfumes, etc.)

I am less tolerant of hot weather

I have persistent fatigue

Feeling run down, sluggish, lethargic

I have low energy

I feel worse after exercise or other exertion

It takes me much longer than normal to complete tasks

My hair is dry and coarse, brittle, breaking

My skin is course, scaly, dry, and thick

I bruise easily

My face looks swollen/puffy, especially my upper eyelids

I have bridges on my nails

My nails a thin and brittle and break easily

My eyes feel greedy and dry

My eyes feel sensitive to light

My vision has gotten worse/suddenly need reading glasses

I have a feeling of fullness in my neck or throat

My neck appear swollen

I am having trouble swallowing or spasms in my esophagus

I have a horse or gravelly voice

I am having trouble clearly enunciating words, as if talking with my mouth full

Tooth decay is particularly a problem

I have insomnia

I am snoring more lately

I have frequent nightmares

I have a hard time getting up in the morning

I have arthritis

I have sore feet or plantar fasciitis

I have muscle weakness

I muscle spasms/cramps

I have muscular pain/painful trigger points

I have slow Achilles tendon reflex

I have developed carpal tunnel syndrome, or it’s getting worse

I have difficulty concentrating

I am having trouble remembering things

I am having trouble learning new things

My thought processes slowed down

My moods change easily

I have allergies

I have high cholesterol

I feel shortness of breath and tightness in the chest

I have fluid in my ear, or unexplained ear pain

This hypothyroidism symptoms checklist has just some of the many symptoms that can be associated with the condition of hypothyroidism. This condition can be responsible for numerous diseases and health issues. There are many hypothyroidism treatment options available for you to consider.

If you are interested in more information about hypothyroidism and natural treatments watch this video.

What Are Possible Hypothyroidism Causes?

As we all know by now hypothyroidism is a condition that is defined by a thyroid that is unable to produce the proper amount of thyroid hormone for daily functioning. When the thyroid is not working correctly the entire balance of your body can be upset. Many of us wonder however, what are some possible hypothyroidism causes?

How did I get this condition in the first place? Will my children have the same condition? These are prevalent questions that are very common for most of us that suffer from hypothyroidism. There seems to be a general consensus as to some of the main causes that can cause hypothyroidism. These include taking certain medications, having radiation therapy, suffering from an autoimmune disease, or having treatment for a hyperthyroid.

If you suffer from an autoimmune disorder, it can develop into an inflammatory form of Hashimoto’s thyroiditis. Your immune system will produce extra antibodies that turn and attack the healthy tissues in your body when you suffer from an autoimmune disease.   This can include your thyroid gland. When your thyroid becomes overworked it develops into hypothyroidism.

Another one of the common hypothyroidism causes can be when you are going through treatment for hyperthyroidism. This is the opposite of hypothyroidism because your thyroid is overactive and producing too much thyroid hormone. Common treatment for this is often radioactive iodine or the use of anti-thyroid medications. These treatments are given to create normal thyroid function, however, in some cases they can actually slow down the thyroid to the point where it becomes hypothyroidism.

If you are taking medications you need to be sure you are you are own advocate. Educate yourself on how the medication works and all of its possible side effects. Some medications can create a negative interaction with how your thyroid works. Be sure to ask your doctor about the possible effects to your thyroid gland that may be caused by taking your medication.

When being treated for cancers that are affecting your head and neck area, radiation is one of the common treatment options. However, radiation treatments can affect your thyroid gland and may eventually lead to hypothyroidism.

 Everyone is different, and some of the hypothyroidism causes may not apply to you. If you are feeling many of the symptoms of hypothyroidism be sure to check with your doctor and be tested. It is very easy to get your number and know for sure whether or not you need to be treated for hypothyroidism.