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Old 14-04-2008, 08:38 AM
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Report SIGNS and SYMPTOMS of HYPOTHYROIDISM.

SIGNS and SYMPTOMS of HYPOTHYRODISM


PHYSICAL


Exhaustion
Falling asleep all the time

Weight Gain

Puffiness of:
Eyes
Face
Hands
Feet
Ankles

Pain
Migraines/Headaches
Head feels like it's going to explode
Lower back pain
Pain at wrists
Muscle & joint pain

Cramps

Skin
Dry
Flaky
Coarse patches
Sallow in colour
Pallour
Flushed
Palms of hands red & burning

Nails
Brittle
Flake off
Soft

Deafness
Over sensitive hearing
Noises in ears

Pins and needles

Numbness in:
Toes
Fingers
Arms
Legs
Back
Back of head

Visual Disturbances
Blurring
Poor focusing
Double vision
Dry eyes
Gritty eyes
Sore eyes
Itchy eyes
Heavy eyelids

Digestive Problems
Loss of appetite
Food sensitivity
Alcohol Intolerance
Constipation
Diarrohea

Hair Loss
Head
Pubic
Underarm
Eyebrows (outer third)

Menstrual Disorders
Heavy periods
Cessation of priods

Slow movements

Slow speech

Mouth
Hoarse voice
Dry mouth
Swollen tongue
Sore throats
Difficulty swallowing
Lumpy swallowing
Choking fits

Blood Pressure
High or low Pressure

Breathlessness
Dizziness
Palpatations
Sensitive to sun
Balance and/or disorientation

Intolerance
of Cold
of Heat
prone to overheating

Insomnia
Nightmares
Loss of libido

MENTAL
Panic attacks (racing pulse)
Memory impaired
Concentration poor
Noises and voices in head
Hallucinations
Claustrophobia
Phobias

Emotional state
Cry easily
Mood swings
Angry
Depressed
Nervousness/anxiety
Persecution complex
Personality changes
Resentfulness towards partner/family/friends
Suspicion of peoples motives
Lack of confidence
Wanting to be on one's own

Judyxxx
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