May 2022
Did you know that there are more than 300 symptoms associated with thyroid conditions. Some are common to both under (hypo) and over (hyper) active thyroid and to other autoimmune conditions.
The top 30 most common symptoms
- Fatigue
- Goitre or a swelling in the neck
- Weight gain
- Weight loss
- Cold extremities
- General feeling of cold
- Hair loss or brittle hair
- Loss of the outer 1/3 of the eyebrows
- Constipation
- Hard stools
- Brain fog
- Memory issues
- Depression
- Gut and digestive issues
- Gas
- Bloating
- Tender tummy when touched
- Bad breath
- Reduced appetite
- Dry skin
- Eczema/Psoriasis
- Slow healing
- Easy bruising
- Water retention
- Brittle nails
- Muscle and joint pain
- Feeling sluggish
- Quickly tiring from repetitive movements like brushing your hair
- Low sex drive
- Infertility and miscarriage
So if you think you have any of these symptoms, particulary ongoing ones, it is easy to get your thyroid hormones checked with a simple blood test, and there is nutritional support to ease your way back to health.
