Anyone ever have an underactive thyroid?

Anyone ever have an underactive thyroid?

How did the Dr check for this? Bloodwork? What did you have to take help make your thyroid more active.

User Comments

1. What were your side effects of having an under-active thyroid?
2. You'll need to see your doctor and get the blood work done. How do you know your thyroid is underactive?
3. http://health.yahoo.com/ency/healthwise/...
4. I had my thyroid removed but the thyroid tests is a blood test. TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone) is what they check for first. If it is high it means your thyroid function is low.
   
   Treatment is thyroid medication which is commonly a synthetic thyroid hormone, the main brand is synthroid.
   
   What are the symptoms?
   
   The symptoms of hypothyroidism occur throughout the body. In adults, they usually develop slowly and are often mistaken for part of the aging process. Symptoms in adults may include:
   
   * Coarse and thinning hair.
   * Brittle nails.
   * Dry skin.
   * A yellowish tint to the skin.
   * Slow body movements and speech.
   * Inability to tolerate cold.
   * Feeling tired, sluggish, or weak.
   * Memory problems, depression, or difficulty concentrating.
   * Constipation.
   * Heavy or irregular menstrual periods that may last longer than 5 to 7 days.