low temp and hypothyroid symptoms

I am aware of many of the signs/symptoms of hypothyroidism and I have quite a few. BUT... how important is it to note your body temperature? Mine at it's highest (ever in last 2 years) in the day is 97.6 and lowest average is 96.2. I also have difficulty with weight loss, cold hands/feet regularly, hair loss, memory problems/brainfog (but was also diagnosed ADHD 5 months ago), symptoms of ovarian cysts (though my doc didn't feel it was necessary to do ultrasound), low libido (for at least 4 years though I'm only 30), a miscarriage at 16 weeks, frequent insomnia, fatigue/low motivation. I looked into hypothyroidism a few years ago when the symptoms were beginning to really bother me and had two TSH test results 2.6? and 2.4? (respectively) done 3 months apart. The first was done prior to pregnancy the second when I was 2-ish months pregnant (6-8 weeks I believe.) That pregnancy resulted in a healthy baby girl (12/2/06) and as far as I know I was not otherwise tested for TSH since (6-8 weeks preg.)

what do you think? And... if I should look into this how do I get a doctor to find it important to test me as well. (I switched docs after the birth of the baby and he doesn't seem so concerned - though I've mentioned all this to him)

Hi there -- I was just surfing the web for info on thyroid and pregnancy and came upon this site. From what I've been reading you should absolutely have your thyroid levels checked. You could prevent later problems for yourself and possibly for your child. You don't say if you're currently pregnant, but I've also read that thyroid treatments are not only safe but prevent problems in the development of the baby. Some sites you MUST visit include: http://home.vicnet.net.au/~mecfs/general/nmh1.html, http://www.drrind.com/scorecardmatrix.asp.) and http://www.wilsonssyndrome.com/wilsonstemperaturesyndrome.htm, and most important of all, if you're pregnant/considering pregnancy, this: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=retrieve&db=pubmed&list_uids=10451459&dopt=Abstract. It sounds from your symptoms if you need to be checked for subclinical hypothyroidism at the very least, and question if you are told your levels are normal. It sure doesn't sound like it. The "low end of normal" may still be low enough to lead to further stress on your body, and on your baby as well. Consult the authors of the sites above if you or your doctor have questions. TAKE CARE!!!