“Hypothyroidism symptoms”
All the hypothyroidism symptoms-- extreme cold intolerance getting worse, fatigue, numb feet and nose and hands, hot sensitivity, muscle and joint aches, bloat, irregular cycles, irregular bowel movements, brittle nails, thinning and dry hair, dry skin, puffy face; mom has raynaud's and possible hypothryoidism
Female | 24 years old
1 Answer
The symptoms of hypothyroidism are not specific to hypothyroidism and the only way to know for sure is to have blood tests done. If the symptoms are related to an underactive thyroid; they resolve with thyroid replacement in about 3-4 weeks. I have found that most symptoms are reversed with levothyroxine at a dose that normalizes the thyroid level but some symptoms remain and are probably caused by something other than too little thyroid hormone.
