In an attempt to find out what was causing my health abnormalities, I had my thyroid checked quite some time ago. And everything looked okay to be honest. I do not have the results at present, however, the TSH was 3.3 and the T4 was at the very top of the range. I had this tested a couple of times and it always came back normal. After doing some research, I learned that it's possible to have insufficient thyroid even with normal tests. So I experimented with a couple of different natural thyroids at home, with no effect what so ever. No difference in body temperature, or anything else I was having problems with. After trying EVERY diet imaginable, NDT, exercise, supplements, I didn't know what else to do. I had other blood work done in the past too and that was okay, (iron, vitamin D, cholesterol, etc) - sorry I don't have the specifics of everything I had tested but the doctor had to take a lot of blood, so I know they tested a fair bit, and it was all normal.
Sorry for the longer post but I just wanted to add a little context in case anyone can relate.
Some of my symptoms are:
-Raynauds, low body temperature (usually less than <36c upon waking. Normal throughout the day, but my hands and feet are usually always cold, even with normal daytime temps. (waking temps are never above 36.) usually 35.8.
-When I stand up, I feel blood rushing to my head and feel dizzy. Not always, but more than >60% of the time. When I spent some time in hospital, they sometimes told me my blood pressure was low when checking my obs.
-Strong salt & sugar cravings. When eating, I usually do 40-50 twists of the salt on my food, and I completely cover everything in it, but I understand this could just be me liking salt too much. And I usually need 8 teaspoons of sugar in my drinks for me to enjoy them. But again, I know this could just be an unhealthy habit. I get that, I just mention it because the cravings are hard to deal with sometimes.
-Heart palpitations. Which give me a lot of anxiety. Because it feels like my heart is stopping for a second and then I feel a thud. Or skipping a beat. This varies between days but they are often frequent.
- Bloated face. One side of my face looks fatter than the other, but I noticed a normal slim looking face the other night after consuming a really salty OJ before bed. So I know it isn't actual fat. It's not really severe, but I do feel a little self conscious about my 'chubby' face when it looks big. Changes day to day.
- Hair loss. I'd attach pictures but I don't want to gross anyone out. However, after a shower the soap bar I use has clumps of my hair on it. And it blocks the plug requiring me to clean it often.
- Brain fog. I don't know if this is the right word. But some days I feel like I have dementia. I walk into a room and forget why I'm there. And this happens all the time. My memory is nothing like what it use to be. I forget the most basic things really often, and I just know my head isn't what it use to be. I never remember having this issue in my teens. (I'm 24 now).
Sorry the post went on so long. I know I should probably see a doctor again. I just honestly think they'll send me away. I never mentioned a lot of these issues when I was at the doctors since appointments are really short, I just said I wasn't feeling great. They already ran a bunch of tests and it looks like everything is okay, but I don't feel that way. I would really appreciate any advice, or suggestions. I am open to trying anything at all. Thank you so much.
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