Thyroid

Thyroid is a critical hormone and should always be checked along with the sex hormones.
(Remember that a TSH level over 2.0 is suspicious for low thyroid, and above 3.0 is diagnostic for it).

Thyroid Symptoms

Low Thyroid can manifest itself in a multiple of symptoms. If levels are deficient, a regimen of Armour Thyroid may be indicated. Below are some symptoms of low thyroid. This hormone is checked because symptoms of low thyroid mimic symptoms of other low hormone levels, such as testosterone.

• Memory Problems
• Depression
• Trouble Thinking Clearly
• Swelling of Tongue
• Sleepiness
• Fatigue
• Weakness
• Dry Skin and Brittle Nails
• Dry Cracked Heels
• Muscle Weakness
• Loss of Sex Drive
• Heat Intolerance
• Excessive Hair Loss
• Thinning Eyebrows
• Hoarse voice
• Constipation
• Easily Startled
• Insomnia
• Irregular or Heavy Menstrual Periods
• Muscle Cramps
• Weight Gain
• Inability to tolerate cold
• Inability to tolerate heat
• Snoring