The Signs and Symptoms of Hypothyroidism

March 13, 2017

The Signs and Symptoms of HypothyroidismThe thyroid gland governs our metabolism and stimulates the production of energy within our cells that is necessary for life. It also controls our body’s thermostat. Because every organ in the body is dependent upon proper thyroid function, the spectrum through which hypothyroidism manifests itself can be quite broad.

Many Americans have no idea they’re suffering from low thyroid function – 13 million, in fact. Hypothyroidism is often misdiagnosed.  So how do you know if hypothyroidism is affecting you? Surprisingly, the best place to begin isn’t a blood test, but rather with your symptoms. Most people associate hypothyroidism with weight gain and low energy, but did you know that there are actually a host of symptoms that can be caused by hypothyroidism?

Do you suffer from one or more of the following?

•Loss of energy (fatigue)
•Difficulty losing weight
•Weight gain
•Fluid retention or swelling
•Enlarged tongue with teeth indentations
•Cold extremities, cold sensitivity or intolerance
•Difficulty concentrating and short term memory loss
•Decreased mental sharpness, “brain fog”
•Hair loss
•Loss of hair on the outer edge of the eyebrows
•Dry skin
•Skin pallor, pastiness and puffiness
•Brittle fingernails with ridging
•Low blood pressure
•Low basal body temperature
•Slow pulse rate
•Elevated cholesterol and triglycerides
•Depression or mood swings
•Hoarseness
•Constipation
•Muscle pain and cramps
•Joint pain
•Tiredness after a full night’s sleep
•Recurrent and chronic infections
•Menstrual irregularities
•Headaches
•Decreased sweating
•Enlarged thyroid gland
•Infertility
•Loss of libido
•Allergic disorders
•Slow speech
•Tingling and/or numbness in extremities

Hypothyroidism can reveal itself in one or more of any of these symptoms and each person is different. If any of these symptoms sound familiar, you may benefit from a therapeutic trial of compounded T3/T4 thyroid supplementation. You may have had the experience that you have already gone to your physician complaining of one or more of the symptoms above, yet when he checked your thyroid blood levels everything was within the normal range. You have all the symptoms of hypothyroidism, but no diagnosis. This is a frustrating process and sadly, very common. Most doctors can’t see past the blood tests to the patient and this isn’t the best way to diagnose hypothyroidism. Blood tests are only one piece of the puzzle.

If you have some of the above symptoms, get evaluated by a doctor who will listen and not solely rely on a blood test.  You deserve to get the right diagnosis and treatment. Call our Wellness Consultants today at 281-698-8698 for a complimentary wellness consultation to schedule your appointment. Don’t wait – it’s time to get your life back!

 

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Written By: Steven F. Hotze, M.D.

Steven F. Hotze, M.D., is the founder and CEO of the Hotze Health & Wellness Center, Hotze Vitamins and Physicians Preference Pharmacy International, LLC.

 

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