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Could a thyroid problem be the reason I'm tired

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cscarlett
cscarlett

Hi there, I am a 19 year old female and I have been struggling with very low energy levels since I was 16. 3 years ago i had a blood test to figer out why and it came back that I had abnormally low blood glucose levels, I have had numerours tests since then and each time it comes back as being out of the normal range and too low. In addition I have become very emotional, I feel the cold, I have had no menstraul cycle for 2 years, I have dry skin and brittle nails. I also have random stomach pains that are so bad i cant move, as well as daily headaches. My mother suffers from hypothyroidsm and although I had a thyroid function test that came back normal, I was at the high end for TSh (it was 4.09) Does anyone know what could be wrong? Could it be hashimotios disease? Thank you so much in advance 

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  • jenny19687
    jenny19687 cscarlett

    Posted

    Blood tests change all the time, ask for repeat with t4 and t3. 

    It might be worthwhile posting in the the thyroid forum. They are very active. 

  • Purpledobermann
    Purpledobermann cscarlett

    Posted

    Hi

    TSH alone is not enough to evaluate thyroid function. T3 and T4 are also required.

    Your symptoms sound more like you are malnuorished or anxious. Do you eat well? What is your weight and height?

    If you are not anorexic, your low blood sugar is a bit more of a concern than your thyroid right now.

    Do you feel weak/dizzy/confused an hour or so after eating?

    Do you consume alcohol?

    Have you had your liver, pancreas, renal function checked?

    What is your doctor doing at this point?

     

    • cscarlett
      cscarlett Purpledobermann

      Posted

      Hi 

      No i am definetely not anorexic, i have a normal BMI of 19.5, and I have always suffered with a low blood sugar, and been hypoglycemic, but the point is that it could be due to suffereing from a thyroid problem. I don't drink alcohol as I compete at a high level of sport (running/hockey) I think I may get my antibodies tested/ T3 and T4, do you think this is a good idea?

      Thanks for your help

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