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In Reply to: Throat contractions, digestive problems, weight gain, hot flashes, constant infections, nervousness posted by Kay Rinehart on February 04, 2000 at 21:20:15:
: I am 41 years old and have 3 active boys. I have been having symptoms of nervousness, throat spasms, digestive problems, heartburn, weight gain, breast tenderness and an excessive amount of ringing in my ears since May,1999. I can't sleep and I have been crying and worrying most of the time. I seem overwhelmed by everything and at times confused. I am very tired all the time. In 1997 I had a hysterectomy, but I still have my ovaries. I have been evaluated by different doctors who can't figure this out. I have switched physicians because I'm not getting the right help. I did have a couple of low and borderline T-4 readings but my TSH has been ok. I need advice on what these symptoms may mean. I have seen everyone from a neurologist to a heart specialist. They keep telling me it is my nerves. I have been on medication, Paxil, only 10mg, for about 3 months with no results for nervousness. Would appreciate any information on if these symptoms could be a thyroid disorder or menopause.
your symptoms sound like mine. i was sent to an ENT doctor for the ear ringing. as soon as he found out i had been on thyroid replacement for only a month, he stopped the exam. he said low thyroid is a common cause of tinnitus. that was 5 years ago and i can tell when my medication needs to be increased because my ears ring. i never realized the feeling of something sqeezing my throat was the thyroid trying to deliver hormone. my TSH levels dropped very, very slowly but i started on the medication and it made a world of difference. no more constipation/diarrhea, heartburn, etch. a few years later i started hrt and that was when the irrational mood swings disappeared. good luck and keep at it. you will find the right doctor and what works for you.
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