Heelu
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 Posted: 09/09/08 - 18:34 Post subject: Hypothyroid, Age, & Symptoms |
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Hi, I am 26 yrs old and for the last year and a half I have had some different symptoms that I believe are related to my thyroid.
During a stressful year of school I started to gain weight and was hardly eating. I thought that it was just stress, but school has been over for 8 mo and I am 40 lbs heavier and only going up. I've increased my exercise and have really been watching what I eat. I have huge dark circles under my eyes even though I get my 8 hrs every night. I'm tired. Lately I have been feeling depressed and have had trouble swallowing.
I went to my doctor about six months ago. In the office my feet turned completely purple-they were so cold. I told him all of my problems and he looked at my eyebrows (no problems there) and told me I was too young for a thyroid problem. I am starting to feel frustrated. I am the heaviest I have ever been and I just feel bad.
I don't have insurance. I have thought about a home thyroid test, but I'm not sure if that would be any cheaper. I love to hear any advice anyone might have.
Thanks, H |
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