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Could this be hypothyroidism?

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marissa72768
marissa72768

Back in January, I had this one night where I felt this crazy rush through my body, I felt like I was dying. I panicked and went to the ER, I thought I was having a stroke. Ever since that night, I have NOT been the same. I get all these crazy symptoms, for the first two months I had crazy anxiety and I would get a real fast racing heart, I could feel it. My legs and my body would shake, and my palms would get crazy sweaty. I didn’t leave my bed for a month because it was so bad. I haven’t had any mental clarity either since then, it almost feels like I have brain fog. I get crazy sharp pains/cramps in my hands, arms and legs. I also get this feeling of pressure and a sharp pain in my forehead following with the brain fog, making me go insane. About a week ago, I had a very sore throat without any cold/flu symptoms. I’ve been to the doctors several times and they have just said I have “Anxiety”, I have researched a bit about Thyroid problems and it has stated that it can cause Anxiety amongst many other symptoms. I would love to get other people’s opinion on this because I am terrified I have some deathly illness, as well to help me feel grounded that I’m not going insane. These last 3 months have been agonizing for me, I’m 21 and have never had any previous health issues.

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  • njm1216
    njm1216 marissa72768

    Posted

    This does not sound like typical hypothyroidism symptoms to me. The most common symptoms are: extreme fatigue, dry skin, hair loss, constipation, brain fog. Anxiety was not a symptom for me. You need a blood test for TSH, T-4, and T-3 to diagnose thyroid disease. Ask your doctor for this test.

  • mary19068
    mary19068 marissa72768

    Posted

    Hi marissa7

    Have you had your vit B12, iron, vit d and magnesium tested. Low levels will cause the symptoms you describe your vit B12 for your age should be 300-500....

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