What are the symptoms of Hypothyroidism or Hashimotos Thyroiditis?
• Chronic fatigue and weakness • Weight Gain or difficulty losing weight • Hair loss or coarse, dry hair • Dry and rough skin • Intolerance to cold • Abnormal menstrual cycles • Decreased sex drive • Memory loss • Depression and irritability • Constipation • Muscle cramps Not all of these symptoms are always present. If you are concerned that you may have Hypothyroidism or Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis, always consult your doctor. How is Hypothyroidism Diagnosed? Hypothyroidism is relatively easily to diagnose by means of a blood test to check TSH levels (the thyroid stimulating hormone produced by the pituitary gland) and T4 levels (the main thyroid hormone). Remember that these levels can vary considerably from individual to individual and what is ‘normal’ for one person is not necessarily normal for another. Doctors must be sensitive to the correlation between symptoms and TSH and T4 levels in the individual. Because the ‘normal’ range varies from person to person, some people may have hy
