How Do You Test For An Underactive Thyroid?
Have you been experiencing unusual fatigue, weight gain, difficulty losing weight, hair loss, dry skin, depression and intolerance to cold lately? Does something just not feel quite right? It’s possible that you could be experiencing a form of hypothyroidism, which is an underactive thyroid. There are a number of situations that can cause a thyroid to become sluggish, including Hashimoto’s disease, an autoimmune disorder, inflammation, surgery or medication and pituitary dysfunction. If you suspect that you may be experiencing an underactive thyroid, there is a simple self-test that you can perform at home that will help you and your health care practitioner choose the next course of action. Be prepared to perform these steps for three days straight. Before going to bed, place a thermometer, pen or pencil and a pad of paper or small notebook beside your bed. You will be using these items to create a thyroid diary. First thing in the morning, before your feet even touch the floor, take
