Comments on: January is Thyroid Awareness Month

By: Jenn

Jenn — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 23:18:59 +0000

Also be very aware if you’re tired a lot, have “goosebumps” on your arms or legs that don’t seem to go away, and if you feel like you’re having trouble remembering simple things. Severe mood swings, dry skin, brittle nails and hair can also be other symptoms. For women random periods and heavy bleeding can be a major symptom.

I’m now having my thyroid checked monthly. I have the family history and many symptoms, but so far I’m in the clear. I’m being tested for Hashimoto’s as it’s sometimes very hard to diagnose properly. Symptoms can change drastically overnight.

My sister was diagnosed at 17 with Hashimoto’s, and it took almost 5 years to get a proper diagnosis. My father was diagnosed with hypothyroidism a few months ago, and it took visiting 2 different doctors to get a diagnosis. Don’t ever hesitate to get a 2nd, 3rd, or 4th opinion!

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By: Mandy

Mandy — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 18:16:17 +0000

Connie ~ Thank you =) Yes, I am fine now. Follicular thyroid cancer is one of the best of the 4 to have. I did a post on it today. Mandy's last blog post..Freaky Friday Medical Fact ~ Thyroid Cancer

By: Connie

Connie — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 02:32:39 +0000

@Mandy, so sorry to hear that you had Thryoid cancer. Are you ok now?

@ Michael I hope that your sister-in-law goes to the doctor to get checked out. There may be more going on than just a cold. I pray not though.

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By: Michael

Michael — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 19:20:58 +0000

My sister-in-law has had a cold for 3 months now.
I wonder if she has a thyroid problem…

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By: Mandy

Mandy — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 16:12:55 +0000

Thyroid health is very important! Another sign of thyroid
dysfunction is a low body temp. For as long as I can remember
the only time that I ever had a normal body temp. 98.6 was
if I was sick. If your doctor runs a thyroid test and you
fall in the “low-normal” range and does nothing, I would
get a second opinion. In ’05 I found out that I had Follicular
Thyroid Cancer and no telling how long I had it.

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