Have wrote a complaints letter to my GP and Practice Manager, and printed off things from here
hypothyroidmom.com/300-hypo...
i have printed off symptoms and highlighted them, hopefully i can get help after 2 years of HELL
i have about 70% of these
Energy Level and Sleep:
◾Chronic fatigue
◾Excessive tiredness
◾Less stamina than others
◾Less energy than others
◾Long recovery period after any activity
◾Inability to concentrate or read long periods of time
◾Nodding off easily
◾More fatigued and sore than normal after exercise
◾Feel weak
◾Run down
◾Sluggish
◾Lethargic
◾Sleep apnea
◾Insomnia
◾3:00pm crash
◾Need naps in the afternoon
◾Weakness
◾Dizziness
◾Lightheaded
◾Wake feeling tired
◾Frequently oversleep
Weight:
◾Weight gain
◾Inability to lose weight
◾Metabolic Syndrome
◾Weight loss
◾Anorexia
◾Heightened appetite
◾Diminished appetite
◾Obesity
Body Temperature:
◾Cold extremities
◾Cold sweats
◾Night sweats
◾Heat intolerance
◾Cold intolerance
◾Internal shivering
◾Hypothermia
◾Cold hands
◾Clammy palms
◾Cold feet
◾Low basal body temperature (below 97.8 degrees Fahrenheit)
Slowness:
◾Slow movements
◾Slowed Achilles reflex
◾Diminished reflexes
◾Slow speech
Infections:
◾Frequent infections
◾Chronic illness
◾Low immune system
◾Frequent colds
◾Frequent flus
◾Susceptibility to bronchitis
◾Hard time recovering from infections
◾Recurrent sinus infections
◾Recurrent skin infections
◾Recurrent ear infections
◾Recurrent nose infections
◾Recurrent throat infections
◾Psoriasis
Swelling and Thickened Skin of:
◾Eyes
◾Face
◾Neck
◾Hands
◾Arms
◾Legs
◾Feet
◾Ankles
Mouth and Throat:
◾Difficulty swallowing
◾Sensation of lump in throat
◾Sensation of pressure on throat
◾Pain and tenderness in neck and/or thyroid area
◾Goitre (enlargement of the thyroid gland in neck)
◾Burning sensation in throat
◾Sore throats
◾Swollen tongue
◾Choking fits
◾Salt cravings
◾Sweet cravings
◾Dry mouth
◾Poor oral health
◾Propensity for cavities
◾Propensity for gum disease
◾Low, husky, hoarse voice
◾Bleeding gums
◾Receding gums
◾Persistent teeth clenching
◾TMJ
Ears:
◾Oversensitive hearing
◾Noises in ears (hissing, ringing)
◾Deafness
◾Tinnitus
◾Internal itching of ears
◾Dizziness from fluid on the inner ear
◾Excess earwax
◾Vertigo
Eyes:
◾Poor focusing
◾Double vision
◾Dry eyes
◾Gritty eyes
◾Achy eyes
◾Blurred vision
◾Heavy eyelids
◾Sensitive to light
◾Frequent tics in the eyes
◾Spasms of the eyelids
◾Bulging of the eyeballs
◾Red inflamed eyes
◾Dark rings under eyes
◾Puffiness around the eyes
◾Rapidly shifting gaze making you feel dizzy
◾Problems with night vision
◾Glaucoma
◾Cataracts
Hair:
◾Body hair loss
◾Head hair loss
◾Dry hair
◾Brittle hair
◾Coarse hair
◾Finer hair
◾Premature baldness
◾Premature gray hair
◾Eyelash loss
◾No eyebrows
◾Thinning outer eyebrows
Skin:
◾Dry skin
◾Dry itchy scalp
◾Flaky skin
◾Cracking skin
◾Cracked heels
◾Coarse patches
◾Yellowish cast to the skin, jaundice
◾Dry mucous membranes
◾Pale skin
◾Pale lips
◾Boils
◾Pigmentation in skin creases
◾Dull facial expression
◾Rashes
◾Skin tags
◾Dermographia (wheals)
◾Eczema
◾Easy bruising
◾Bleeding problems
◾Slow wound healing
◾Hemophilia
◾Bumps on legs
◾Acne on face
◾Breakout on chest and arms
◾Raynaud’s Phenomenon (discoloration of digits)
◾Chronic itching
◾Varicose veins
◾Premature aging
◾Parchment-like fine wrinkles
◾Absence or diminished perspiration
◾Moles and warty growths
◾Hives
Numbness and Tingling:
◾Legs
◾Feet
◾Arms
◾Hands
◾Back
◾Face
Pain:
◾Migraines
◾Chronic headaches
◾Chronic back and loin pain
◾Wrist pain
◾Muscles and joint pain
◾Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (hands or forearms)
◾Tarsal Tunnel syndrome (legs)
◾Joint stiffness
◾Tendonitis
◾Heel spur
◾Plantar fasciitis
◾Arthritis
◾Gout
◾Painful soles of feet
◾Muscle cramps
◾Aching bones
◾Aching muscles
◾Joint pain
◾TMJ
◾Fibromyalgia
Digestion:
◾Hard stools
◾Constipation
◾Hemorrhoids
◾Loss of appetite
◾Food allergy
◾Food sensitivity
◾Alcohol intolerance
◾Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
◾Lactose intolerance
◾Celiac Disease
◾Gluten Intolerance
◾Colitis
◾Abdominal distention
◾Weight gain in abdominal area
◾Diverticulosis
◾Excess gas
◾Flatulence
◾Nausea
◾Ulcers
◾Acid Reflux
◾Excessive belching
◾GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease)
Emotional:
◾Easily upset
◾Irritable
◾Wanting to be solitary
◾Mood swings
◾Anxiety
◾Personality changes
◾Feelings of resentment
◾Jumpy
◾Easily startled
◾Lack of confidence
◾Nervousness
Other Related Conditions:
◾Low adrenal function
◾Stress
◾Anemia
◾Hyponatremia (low blood sodium)
◾Lack of coordination
◾Clumsiness
◾Tendency to fall
◾Tremor
◾Chronic allergies
◾Chemical sensitivities
◾Restless Leg Syndrome
◾Rhabdomyolysis (destruction of skeletal muscle)
◾Scoliosis
◾Flat feet
◾Very short stature
◾Very tall stature
◾Narrow hips
◾Osteoporosis
◾Hernia
Brain:
◾Depression
◾Panic attacks
◾Memory loss
◾Confusion
◾Brain fog
◾Mental sluggishness
◾Poor concentration
◾Noises and/or voices in head
◾Hallucinations
◾Delusions
◾Mania
◾Phobias
◾Loss of drive
◾Personality disorders
◾Schizophrenia
◾Post Natal Depression (PND)
◾Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
◾Nightmares
◾Bipolar Disease
◾Suicidal thoughts
◾ADHD
◾Dementia
◾Alzheimer’s Disease
◾Parkinson’s Disease
Lungs:
◾Asthma
◾Bronchitis
◾Emphysema
◾Breathlessness
◾Difficulty drawing a full breath
◾Pleural effusion (fluid around the lung)
◾Shortness of breath
◾Tightness in chest
◾Pneumonia
◾Lung cancer