Re: hypothyroid symptoms?

In Reply to: hypothyroid symptoms? posted by Kristen on June 05, 2000 at 20:45:40:

: Recently I had bloodwork done and had a high TSH score of 6.9. I have had some symptoms which are associated with hypothyroidism but I don't know if I am just reaching for an answer. I have been sick for about a year from what I thought was another illness but what is happening to me sounds a lot like it could be this. I am depressed feeling, I get muscle cramps/charlie horses, I am on the pill to help regulate my period, as well as several other symptoms. Can anyone give me more info about hypothyroidism and its symptoms? I would greatly appreciate any help people can give...this is all new territory to me! Thanks you!!

: Good sites www. endocrineweb.com and www.about.com.

: HYPO

: Fatigue, weakness, weight gain or increased diff in losing, course dry hair, dry rough pale skin, hair loss cold intolerance(you put on a sweater when others are in shorts), muscle cramps and frequent aches, constipation, depresion, irritability, memory loss, abnormal menese, decreased libito.

: These can all be present or just some. Sometimes they can be reversed as you may have read in other posts(mainly the weight issue).

: HYPER
: symptoms
: Palpiations, heat intolerance, nervousness, insomnia, breathlessness, increased bowl movements, light or absent menese

: signs
: fast heart rate, trembling hands, weight loss, muscle weakness, warm moist skin, hair loss, staring gaze.

: Hope this helps it is from endocrineweb.com

: Susan