Wasted 20's hypothyroidism?
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Well hello guys! i came from philippines and i am a 21 yr old male, and just wanna share the hellish tunnel that i've been through and still going through. My symptom started when i ate a meat soup then suddenly i feel weak and have numb feeling in my arms, then the symptoms countinued and worsen, i feel weak right now at this very moment, i feel kinda numb heavy feeling all over my body and the annoying tingiling sensation, always have anxiety attacks and depression, always tired, overall fatiuge and insomnia and frequently dizzy. I clearly suspect that i am a hypo cos i have a somekind of lump in my neck and always have a low body temp. Oh guys im just too young for this and it ruin my life. Can anyone help me and gave some natural remedies? Thanks guys lovelots!
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Whilst it does seem you may have hypo symptoms, I have recently been told my cortisol levels were high and I can really relate to the all over numb and weak, heavy feeling. Maybe ask the doctor for a dexamethasone suppression test for cortisol. My doctor didn't know anything about how to do the test, it was my endo who told me to get it done.
High cortisol levels can indicate cushings disease, which can be linked to hypothyroidism.
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Your reaction to the meat soup may be coincidental. Monosodium glutamate used as a flavour enhancer in soups, broths, and many other kinds of dishes can cause a racing heart, jittery sensation, palpitations, and other symptoms, and this will pass in a number of hours. If your adrenals aren't working properly, a stressful event like this could potentially act as the initial trigger for symptoms to become more intense and noticeable.
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My name is Shelly and I am a nurse in the USA. I have Hashimoto's thyroid disease since 1987 when I was 27.
Thyroid disease can come from several factors. Low iodine in the diet, a virus called Epstein-Barr (MONO), a family history of it, abuse or stressful living conditions, illegal drugs, Cancer or Lupus and other diseases.
Many people get it ages 20-45 most are women but men can get it also.
Symptoms of low thyroid (HYPO) are: Feeling cold, weight gain, dry skin, brittle nails, muscle aches, low body temp, low heart rate, sleepy/fatigue.
Hyper or TOO MUCH: Losing weight, feeling HOT, sweats a lot, insomnia, jittery, nervous, anxiety attacks, fast heart rate.
If you have a lump in your neck ask your doctor to order an Ultrasound and have it looked at. You need some blood work, such as: Potassium, calcium, sodium, magnesium, ferritin, iron, T3 and T4 and TSH levels. Also B-12 and Vit D levels.
You can live a good life but you need to get diagnosed to see if you are Hypo or Hyper since you have symptoms of both.
Any questions just ask,
Shelly
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Please get an Ultrasound of the thyroid. It take about an hour or so but it can show a lot. First it can show size, it can show shape of the gland and then nodules and cysts. It can help in case of any biopsy needed.
It is read by a special doctor trained in Ultrasound and you can get a report.
Low potassium, can cause heart rate problems and lead to muscle pains and the body not working well enough. All minerals and vitamins in the body can cause problems if low.
The cause of a lump can be from tissue that is lymph and swells, also fat cells clump together (called Lipomas), and cysts can get big. They can fill with fluid and can be drained. It is better to be safe than sorry, so ask the doctor to repeat any blood work over 3 months old!
I am in Hawaii, USA, and we do not use anything over 3 months old. So if your blood work is old repeat it.
So repeat TSH and T4 and T3 and get an antibodies test called TPOA and TGab. These 2 tests can diagnose any autoimmune disease.
Also get a ESR (sed rate) test as it shows any markers for cancer, and Lupus. RBC's (red blood count complete should also be done).
A titer for a virus called Epstein-Barr also called "MONO" can be done. Get a copy of your blood report and post it here if you can.
You can eat a Banana as it helps with potassium and so does citrus foods.
If it becomes difficult to breathe or swallow go to an ER or any emergency type facility.
Keep us posted on how you do,
Regards,
Shelly
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Another thought is have a blood cortisol and 24 hour urine test. Cortisol low or high can cause dizziness, shaking, jittery, sleeping a lot.
Also low Potassium can cause bad dizziness because of the heart requiring potassium to work well.
So look into this also.
Shelly
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