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Is this hypothyroidism or just depression?

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stella39815
stella39815

No significant weight gain but 

- really bad depression

- apathy 

- extreme fatigue, constantly tired all the time, have to nap every afternoon 

- heart palpitations 

- difficulty concentrating 

- poor memory 

- itchy eyes / sensitive to light 

- loss of interest in actitivies and people 

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  • patricia34495
    patricia34495 stella39815

    Posted

    Alot of what you say does sound like some of the symptoms I have but best to be checked out.Sometimes it could be missing vitamins in your body.Good luck.

    • stella39815
      stella39815 patricia34495

      Posted

      I went to my docotor about 6 months ago with these symptoms but he just diagnosed me with depression and said that it was pointless taking a blood test for thyroid because I was missing major symptoms like weight gain, hair loss and sensitivity to the cold. 
    • dave64969
      dave64969 stella39815

      Posted

      Your doctor is incompetent. Nor even a blood test. Get another doctor. Your symptoms are entirely consistent and you don't have to have all of them.

      any competent doc will do the test if only to rule something out. Unbelievable!

  • yorkrose
    yorkrose stella39815

    Posted

    Try taking feroglobin iron capsules. Even if your iron levels are ok in your blood tests. I take one a day and the results are fantastic.

    They are about £10 for 3 months supply but well worth it.

    Good Luck

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