Can you really spot symptoms of low thyroid yourself, even though many doctors will totally miss it?

Has this happened to you?

You go to the doctor as you start to notice that you aren't feeling yourself. You tell him of things that just aren't normal for you.

Your doctor then labels you with having the flu or the latest virus that is going around. He gives you a prescription or two and sends you home to rest and recover.

 

You are looking forward to finally getting back to yourself in a week or so. You wait for the new medicine to kick in and your hoping that the rest of your family doesn't catch this horrible bug you have.

After a couple of weeks, you start to realize that nothing has changed. You still have the symptoms.

Why?

You know you took your medicine just as you were told to do. Well, the reason could very likely be you have low thyroid symptoms.

Are you aware of how important your thyroid is to your health?

Most people, including myself, have no idea where the thyroid is located, much less what the thyroid's purpose is until they are finally diagnosed with having a low thyroid function.

Women are much more likely to have thyroid problems than men or children, but it is a disease that can affect anyone. Therefore, you should know the symptoms of low thyroid so you will be ready to help your doctor diagnose you.

The symptoms of low thyroid are:

Fatigue

Frequent Headaches

Muscle Weakness

Weight Gain

Trouble Sleeping

Depression

Irritability

Short Term

Memory Loss

Trouble Staying Focused

Dry Skin & Hair

Hair Loss

Trouble Tolerating Cold Weather

Low Body Temperature

Less Libido

Constipation

Puffy Face

Heavier Than Normal Menstrual Periods

A simple blood test is all that is needed to know how your thyroid is doing, so ask your doctor to check yours.

I have seen many doctors that don't like it when you think you have a good idea what is wrong with you. They will basically, in so many words, tell you that you don't know what you are talking about.

I guess we come off to those doctors as if we think we are as smart as they are. How dare we!

If you have a doctor that gives you the run around about testing your thyroid, find another doctor that will listen.

You know how you feel and what changes your body has been going through better than anyone, so knowing the symptoms of low thyroid will help you in diagnosing this very common condition.

I am one of thousands, who have suffered needlessly for years before being accurately diagnosed. If you are having the symptoms of low thyroid levels don't ignore them, hoping they will go away on their own.

When I think about the time of my life that was wasted because I had no energy, I regret not having the information that could have helped me sooner. I was clueless to how big of a role the thyroid plays in our well being.

It will get worse if you don't make changes, so you should never let your low thyroid disorder go without treatment.

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