I was diagnosed last month and I am now on medication but I know that people before the diagnosis did see me as lazy and costantly making up excuses when I said I feel tired, nauseous, I need to sit in the shade I can't take the sun etc. I felt like a failure because of how people treated me
That was my case too, except I've always known I had hypothyroidism, I just was ignorant as to how dire the medication was... so I ignorantly, stopped taking the medication, resulting in all these symptoms..... lol please... dont ever stop taking your meds like I did. I take synthroid, or levathyroxin.
I also have thyroiditis and suffer a lot in the heat. I dread Summer so much that I change my schedule and sleep during the day. And do whatever I have to do at night when it's much cooler. Fortunately I'm retired and can do what's best for me.
update: after being diagoned a lot of people felt bad of how they labelled me as lazy but 1 month later I am lazy again because you got tired of reminding everyone about it and they just forget.
Thank you! It’s difficult to find information on Hyperthyroidism (without using Dr. Google). I’ve just been diagnosed, but have had symptoms for at least ten years. Never thought it could be a thyroid issue. Now, I know it is and can manage it.
It also can cause your nerves to miss fire and cause you to have frequent urination or incontinence, weakend joints, increased joint pain, dry scalp, chronic fatigue, mood swings, sensitive to cold & temperature, brain fog, memory loss that can lead up to dementia. It also messes with your insulin. Can cause diabetes. If undetected it can kill you because your body temperature drops so low organs shut down. I was just diagnosed with hypothyroidism after walking around for 5 years with my body starting to shut down. I'm taking a medicine for it but it takes time to balance out the proper dose
I was diagnose in the year 2006. Till now Im consuming eltroxin 100 mcg. I loss my hair, joint pain, fatigue n many more . Please check the diet and take medicine .
Excuse me, I’m not listening to the trash u think u could say. I’m a teen and have this with not family history and I’m not scared. So, don’t think u could be acting like a doctor on TH-cam and saying stuff that’s false :P
This is glorious, I've been looking for "your thyroid problems solved book" for a while now, and I think this has helped. Have you heard people talk about - Yannabarn Vanish Thyroid - (just google it ) ? Ive heard some great things about it and my colleague got amazing results with it.
Saw my doctor yesterday going over my blood work results and found my TSH is at 10.67. Dealt with depression about 10 years ago, always had a small bald spot on my head, itchy/dry skin in a very humid summer, and muscle aches.
This is interesting, I was diagnosed with Hashimoto's over a year ago. My TSH was almost non-existent while T3 and T4 were normal. Anti TPO and Anti Tg were sky hight. I was then sent to do a brain scan which came back clean. All I was ever given were beta blockers for my tachycardia and selenium, 200 micro grams daily. No hormones whatsoever. When I did a checkup TSH became normal along with everything else.
@@12xenn45 well it depends on what problem there is, my Hashimoto just needs selenium, idk who prescribes hormones immediately... My friend got to take euthirox but half of her thyroid is removed so she needs it. Selenium did its thing, I will continue to take it for the rest of my life unless things get worse but tgey shouldn't. After my last checkup TSH levels were in normal range so now I take 100 micrograms daily. Look it up, you'll be surprised how impotant selenium is for thyroid 😃
Thank you for sharing your knowledge and expertise. I am a family nurse practitioner student and have found your videos are an exceptional addition to my readings. God bless you and the work you do for us students!
Thank you very much for your channel. I just found out that I have Hypothyroidism. It all makes sense now, why have I felt like trash this past year. I was lucky that my hair didn't fall out, but the other symptoms were spot on. I just subscribed; and I'm really looking forward to learning more about this and finding out how to balance myself. There's no more mystery to hypothyroidism. We now know how to deal with it. And thousands of people like you are proof of that.Click here for more information : tinyurl.com/yyycc6rd?HUgio4 > ♣♣♣♣
@@weldasurlianti67 You are doing the right thing by educating yourself. Just a tip, if your doctor has not already checked your vitamin D levels do ask him to. It is common for new comers to have their vitamin D levels depleted.
My TSH is 5.37, T4 is 1.28. I have fatigue, headache (or head numb, or dizzle alike) for more than 20 years. In 2020, my family doctor diagnosed me as Vitamin B12 deficiency. After taking VB12 supplement, my headache almost went away, with the exception that I feel headache since yesterday unfortunately. I always feel fatigue. I used to be around 125 libs for many years. Last August, I had my left arm broken. A Bone Mineral Density test shows L-Spine: T-score -2.8, Z-score -2.3. I also notice that I almost lost 10 libs now: a stable 113 libs in everyday check. I eat less than ever, normally 2 eggs, half chicken drumstick and 1.5 lib loaf for a typical day. I don't smoke, don't drink alcohol, no fast food for more than 10 years. I used to slow running for 1.8 miles in 18 minutes outdoor everyday. With a few short distance about 300 feet fast running I could get sweaty. Now I can only slowly run for 1.4 miles or so in 15 minutes, with only a very shallow sweaty than ever. On an online search, my TSH/T4 belongs to subclinical hypothyroidism, but my syndrome is so bad that my everyday life is so miserable. My family doctor just refers me to an endocrinologist last week. Does anyone have a similar syndrome of mine? Was it solved in the end? What was your treatment? Thanks.
Don't you feel some of the symptoms may be linked to you inadequate diet? That's not enough food, especially if you're active. Your description also leaves out many essential nutrients. Add a piece of fruit and then get really brave and eat the *whole* chicken leg.
Yes!!!!!! I finally feel I’ve found the answer. I feel so horrible about bedtime because I know I’ll just wake up tired. I feel trapped in my body , I don’t wish sleep deprivation on my worst worst enemy.
I've previously normalized elevated TSH by going vegan & I stayed a vegan for 4 years. But then I decided to start eating meat again & now I'm back to hypothyroidism! My TSH is now 5.6 & I'll be vegan again very soon.
An optimal TSH needs to be below 2,5... Too little iodine (added to salt) can cause hypothyroidism & too much much iodine can cause hypothyroidism as well. The first one is most common...
So this is the thing that made me do medical checkup on my left knee, and stomach and I am bad in sports, easily tired during exercise, losing hair in head, muscle pain frequently, anxiety, depression, a rough voice, bad throat,etc. ...
@@fishcrabs7898 I am M 13 I had had that thought but I think... it would be more greater joy if I succeed in my life as a multipotentialite. Kudos to you as you never did suicide even though your mind suggested you
@@poetryneverends1730 Its incredibly sad because before i had this disease, i thought i can actually conquer life easily. I was always at the top of my class, have tons of energy to socialize and do vigorous workouts. I honestly felt like i was gifted since i can memorize things easily and do well in almost every aspect in my life. Once the disease hits me, everything fell down. And thats why i consistently have suicidal thoughts :(
@@fishcrabs7898 Welp... I think I am also going that way... Memorising exam things before 2 years was pretty easy. Now, I can't focus much. I just become sad and my academic condition has dropped from 1->3rd-4th. Idk if I will conquer my hobbies...
I thought I was hyperthyroidism because my fast heart rate, rapid weight loss, diarrhea, and anxiety. Turns out I’m hashimoto hypothyroidism with a tsh of 12. So confusing
Don't just buy what doctors sell...for some Thyroid patients the hormone levels swing from under-active Thyroid to over-active Thyroid. Fast heart rate (with palpitation) is not sign of HypoThyroiditis but HyperThyroiditis. However, like I said, they swing too. So, do check your levels frequently (every 2 months). Also, check your Vitamin D levels too. For some reason, when Thyroid is damaged body begins to consume a lot of Vitamin D and produce greater amount of bad cholesterol.
@@ahmedshinwari I was told I have generalized anxiety disorder which may cause the anxiety/fast heart rate. I’m cutting out all dairy/gluten/processed foods to cut down the inflammation in my body and to get my gut biome back to normal and taking my vitamins. I’ve had these symptoms for years and a swollen lymph node so I asked for my blood to be checked and everything is normal except my thyroid and white blood cell count is 3300 and I’m an active 27 year old Caucasian male
My thryroid was a 358 when I got it first tested - I thought I was going crazy and I was loosing after gaining 30 pounds in 2 months because of hypothyroidism. Like I was eating a well balanced diet in a safe deficit and exercising 5-7 days a week, and was still gaining weight. Literally was crying everyday bc I didn’t know what was going on and I was so frustrated bc I had just sustainably lost weight after being overweight my whole life. Months before this weight gain though, my hair started falling out, like it was always all over my back, all over my clothes, and it would even make its way into my room. I was also extremely cold. One summer day, it was 95 degrees and I hadn’t broken a sweat, and on nights where it was 70 degrees, I was wearing jackets and sweatpants. Just staring my thyroid meds, praying I can lose the weight 🙏!
I’ve had this problem for the last two years but I’m undiagnosed. No doctor helps me. I’ve become depressed. Non medicated. Gained 50poubds in one year. I work out as well and can’t loose one pound. No doctor has helped me. I’m going to Mexico this weekend to get help they have the best endocrinologist there. Good luck
Have suffered with a condition for approximately 24 years. Doctors can't find a answer or don't care to help. I get extreme fatigue and will sleep after eating usually lunch and supper. After about 1-2 hours when waking I have a adrenaline type rush feeling and it's a struggle to wake. Have checked blood sugar and it's most always at a good range. Have had several thyroid tests and they have all came back normal. I'm still wondering if it may be my thyroid.
Sometimes, your blood test might seem normal but it's actually your thyroid find a good endocrino, you can find more info in the r/hashimoto's community in reddit
Did your doctor include thyroid anti body tests in blood screening as well? These are indicator even if body had issues with Thyroid due to auto-immune disorder in the past.
@@ahmedshinwari no my doctor didn't have me take any other types of testing. The last I talked to him, he said he thinks it's carbohydrates causing it, and wanted me to do the Keto diet.
I was born without a thyroid and have taken medication once a day since I was a few weeks old. I came here for casual research but I don’t think this is for my case specifically but it’s a great , informative video though.
For a long time I thought I have a throat infection... recently I was on antibiotics. I was hoping the infection will disappear but nothing happened! I even bought a mouthwash to aid my throat...but nothing. After reading this. Am going to see And ENT specialist. Thanks soo much.
Well, I think what happens is that the levels swing from one extreme to the other. It depends whether you are on medication, or if your Thyroid is enlarging in which case it will be able to produce sufficient or more of T3/T4. So, the swing in the symptoms is real, however, doctors do not understand or acknowledge this.
I've had this for a few years now, had tsh of about 24 before I started my medication. Been feeling good until a couple weeks ago so I'm going to get checked to see if I need to up the dose 😕
I had major problems breathing even with cpap. Feeling like breathing through a straw, even when standing up. I took my doc meds to make T4 (levothyroxine) a little bit at a time. Swelling went down over a few days. I started taking a iodine supplement too. Very very scary not being able to breathe.
Thanks for your fantastic demonstration. Just so that you know, there is another cause. My previous GP kept increasing my prescription for opiates (for the pain from my damaged spine) and somehow that has caused my thyroid to stop working... along with other issues; damage to my liver and kidneys. I can't seem to find any information about this type of cause anywhere and I would love to understand it better. Anyway, thanks again xx
In my country, classes are still online, INCLUDING medical schools. Our professors have been way too comfortable with not even providing a video lecture and straight up just telling us to read Harrison's Principles of internal Medicine plus other sources, which is pretty difficult to read to be honest. I understood more here in 5 minutes compared to an hour on this chapter in that damn book.
I've previously normalized elevated TSH by going vegan & I stayed a vegan for 4 years. But then I decided to start eating meat again & now I'm back to hypothyroidism! My TSH is now 5.6 & I'll be vegan again very soon.
I have never wanted to scream at a video more than this one! Why? Because the information on how to test for hypothyroidism & Hashimotos is DATED!!! I was misdiagnosed for a decade all due to my TSH being tested. It always came back "within normal range". Guess what? I ended up with thyroid cancer! What is my point? Start running a full freaking thyroid panel and stop depending on just the TSH. Levithyroxine alone won't get you better. Combining it with T3 will in my experience. Your best bet is to see functional med doctor not an Endo.. Endo's just do not have enough knowledge about the thyroid IMO and experience. They will keep you sick on T4 alone. SMH It's 2022 do better!
I've stopped feeling better on levothyroxine. Been on the same dosage of 50 micrograms since 2016 and I feel like crap. Guess I'm going to have to ask about T3.
I am hypothyroid and recently diagnosed with hashi's. I have been noticing my heart has been skipping/fluttering and chest pain, been getting lots of shortness of breath along with other symptoms. Does anyone that has this condition also experience the heart symptoms or shortness of breath?
Yess . I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism 3 weeks ago . I had horrible chest pain and shortness of breath so bad that I thought I was going to die from lack of oxygen. I went to the ER twice to get oxygen which didn’t really help . Until I did some blood tests and I was diagnosed. I started taking the medication but the symptoms didn’t lessen till 5 days ago .
I have hashimotos too. I’m on synthroid for years but my blood tests finally became stable about 6 months ago (I get blood tests every month because of this disease). I’ve been having the same thing lately: trouble breathing, chest pain and severe anxiety at night feeling like I’m going to die. I recently found out my TSH blood levels are below normal, so I might be getting my meds lowered. I just feel physically horrible and have that frog feeling in my throat, can’t swallow. I pray you’re doing better than me❤️🩹
I have hypothyroidism,i have tried multiple medication,but non worked for me,until I came across Dr Obinyan on TH-cam, he cured me permanently from hypothyroidism, I am forever grateful to him...🙏🙏
autoimmune hashimotos -( low thyroid) is most often caused by (Blastocystis hominis was isolated through a stool microbiologic examination, implicating that this parasite can cause the development of Hashimoto's thyroiditis and chronic urticaria ) and can be cured with ivermectin high dose
We were lied to. My 3 month old who is now almost 4 months old does not have Hashimotos she was being starved. Praise God for the healing of your husband & praise God the little baby don’t have it.
Well I can tell you that cold water swimming (open water swimming) can cure subclinical hypothyroidism. The water doesn't have to be super cold 15-16c or 60f is fine.I've been doing that and I feel great.
I haven’t taken my thyroid medication for hypothyroidism is like 5 years but when I do I only take a 1-2 times a week does this put me at a higher risk of being put in a coma and does this stunt my physical development / growth I’m only 16
It would be wise to frequently check your Thyroid related hormones (TSH, T3, T4) and Thyroid anti bodies even when you are not taking Thyroid medicine. If you had HypoThyroidism due to Hashimoto (auto immune disorder) then what can happen sometimes (if you not taking medicine) your *Thyroid gland* can grow on its own, in which case your Thyroid hormones (TSH, T3 & T4) will become normalized. However, this does not mean you will not have HypoThyroid symptoms still. So, sorry, I can't tell you that it is best to not take medicine. I have done the same, I have not taken medicine (external source for hormone) and I am OK (but not great).
Great video, very helpful. But wouldn't taking levothyroxine just mask the fundamental fault? Or by taking the synthetic version of T4 will the body start to correct itself and be able to produce the right amount of hormones if the drug was stopped? I guess my question is will levothyroxine fix the overall issue or just mask it?
The auto immune part of the disease is not curable. It is a lifelong, chronic illness. The meds step in to give your body what your thyroid can no longer provide due to it being mistakenly attacked by your immune system.
I've previously normalized elevated TSH by going vegan & I stayed a vegan for 4 years. But then I decided to start eating meat again & now I'm back to hypothyroidism! My TSH is now 5.6 & I'll be vegan again very soon. To me it seems like diet is the main underlying cause... Other factors have a role too, fx Lack of sun exposure/vit. D, stress etc.
@@jeankarma Interesting dear. I'm vegan too. It's been several years. As far as I know I don't have either of these illnesses. I'm not sure why I was on here 2 years ago watching this video.
My age (as in 2020): 21 My height: 5'5 (165 cm) My weight: 52 kg (114 lbs) My measurements: 36-25-34 And I have a little bit under active thyroid but idk how I m losing day by day.... eventhough it showed hypo in my reports.
Why noone asking themselves what actually triggers this? as if you remove the trigger - you sort the problem, not managing this with synthetic hormones and carrying on living as before?
Sometimes the production of certain hormones and proteins in the body is genetically linked. I'm not sure if this is the case, but for many conditions, you can't simply just remove the trigger
I didn't realize I was supposed to take my meds for life, I thought it was like antibiotics where you take them till the bottle is out.... I gotta get to a doctor. I've been feeling horrible for the last couple years since I stopped
So if one is diagnosed with hypothyroidism can doctors tell us if it caused by hashimotos by looking at the results or must one go through more tests. Also can hypothyroidism cause lumps in the throat.
Fathima Ibrahim hello. Thyroid tests would be enough to suspect Hashimoto but then to confirm you must do anti tg and tpo. Yes hypothyroidism can cause nodules unfortunately. I hope we answered your question but do text us if you need more info 😉😉
Joseph F Smallwood hello. When treated they generally decrease in size. To what it concerns disappearance it will depends on the type of nodule. Some people have positive disappearance, but majority experience decrease in size.
Nyxx死 hello, I understand Your concerns. It’s not dangerous if properly treated. I also feel very sorry that You suffer. We know it’s difficult for You. We can of course help You. Write us please in chat on our website DocSalute. Com
thank you so much for this video, very informative. what about if my tsh is high but my free t4 is normal? does that mean that there's a problem with me converting the t4 to t3?
What about T3 levels in correlation to T4? Are T3 levels normal too? If so, then it means you still have HypoThyroidism (under active Thyroid) as the brain evaluates that the body need more T4/T3. However, if T3 are not normal then probably you are right, perhaps, your body is having a hard time metabolizing T4 to T3.
@@ahmedshinwari Hi. How could subclinical hypothyroidism cause anxiety, panic attacks, emotional lability, hypertension and a pulse of 160 cause i am so confused :(. My doc said these all will dissapear alone but have been 7 years(now i am 23) and still have these emotional problems(normal t3 t4 and tsh of 8):(.Please replay and give me some advices, thanks!
I m diagnosed with autoimmune thyroid disease as per my ANTI TPO test.. and my thyroid level of TSH is around 150-200 and my doctor has prescribed me thyroxin 100 mg ...now I m not getting confused with whom to consult as now I m getting to know that for Autoimmune thyroide there is another medicine LEVOTHYROXIN . Will anyone suggest me what shall I do?
I was diagnosed last month and I am now on medication but I know that people before the diagnosis did see me as lazy and costantly making up excuses when I said I feel tired, nauseous, I need to sit in the shade I can't take the sun etc. I felt like a failure because of how people treated me
That was my case too, except I've always known I had hypothyroidism, I just was ignorant as to how dire the medication was... so I ignorantly, stopped taking the medication, resulting in all these symptoms..... lol please... dont ever stop taking your meds like I did. I take synthroid, or levathyroxin.
I also have thyroiditis and suffer a lot in the heat. I dread Summer so much that I change my schedule and sleep during the day. And do whatever I have to do at night when it's much cooler. Fortunately I'm retired and can do what's best for me.
update: after being diagoned a lot of people felt bad of how they labelled me as lazy but 1 month later I am lazy again because you got tired of reminding everyone about it and they just forget.
I felt the same. I was so hard on myself for gaining weight and i cpuld only loose weight by starving. I got called lazy too. Im so upset
@@TocaToastLilly did meds help you feel energy again?
the fatigue is horrible from this... it's so miserable
that's just to real it like a fatigue are tiredness that does not go away
I can relate 😢
I have had this for 20 years. It's been one hell of a rollercoaster!!
This video was helpful for me as a nursing student. Thank you.
Dr Tom,we the med students love you for your great effort in teaching us !
Wow no one has ever told me that hashimotos can cause pleural effusion! This explains a lot! Thank you
Thank you! It’s difficult to find information on Hyperthyroidism (without using Dr. Google). I’ve just been diagnosed, but have had symptoms for at least ten years. Never thought it could be a thyroid issue. Now, I know it is and can manage it.
So calm and clearly explained...no need to revise again... thank-you so much
Amazing, I loved this. Even as a doctor already this short style videos are very good at refreshing this knowledge. Thanks!
thanks!
Why do so many of us not feel better on levothyroxine
It also can cause your nerves to miss fire and cause you to have frequent urination or incontinence, weakend joints, increased joint pain, dry scalp, chronic fatigue, mood swings, sensitive to cold & temperature, brain fog, memory loss that can lead up to dementia. It also messes with your insulin. Can cause diabetes.
If undetected it can kill you because your body temperature drops so low organs shut down.
I was just diagnosed with hypothyroidism after walking around for 5 years with my body starting to shut down. I'm taking a medicine for it but it takes time to balance out the proper dose
Very similar to my wife's. Now we're worried
I was diagnose in the year 2006. Till now Im consuming eltroxin 100 mcg. I loss my hair, joint pain, fatigue n many more . Please check the diet and take medicine .
@vip don’t be, this persons just trying to scare u.
Excuse me, I’m not listening to the trash u think u could say. I’m a teen and have this with not family history and I’m not scared. So, don’t think u could be acting like a doctor on TH-cam and saying stuff that’s false :P
*no family history
Just had a check up and this is one of the findings for me. :(
This is glorious, I've been looking for "your thyroid problems solved book" for a while now, and I think this has helped. Have you heard people talk about - Yannabarn Vanish Thyroid - (just google it ) ? Ive heard some great things about it and my colleague got amazing results with it.
I think u should tell us more about the causes of dry skin , ascites and other clinical features
Knew I have hashimotos for a few years, just found out yesterday my tsh was 12.4
That explains all the emotions and weight gain
My Anti tyroglobulin high they said it's hashimotos it's need probiotic and then foods so I'm taking fermented cooked rice daily in the morning.
Saw my doctor yesterday going over my blood work results and found my TSH is at 10.67. Dealt with depression about 10 years ago, always had a small bald spot on my head, itchy/dry skin in a very humid summer, and muscle aches.
@@RosettaStoned1992 I went through something similar except I didn’t have much symptoms u said but my TSH was 17
The sad thing is I’m only a teen and have no family history of this :’’( it’s pretty sad to find out that it’s life-long
@@Floral_skies2727 I feel you stay strong
This is interesting, I was diagnosed with Hashimoto's over a year ago. My TSH was almost non-existent while T3 and T4 were normal. Anti TPO and Anti Tg were sky hight. I was then sent to do a brain scan which came back clean.
All I was ever given were beta blockers for my tachycardia and selenium, 200 micro grams daily. No hormones whatsoever. When I did a checkup TSH became normal along with everything else.
@@12xenn45 well it depends on what problem there is, my Hashimoto just needs selenium, idk who prescribes hormones immediately... My friend got to take euthirox but half of her thyroid is removed so she needs it.
Selenium did its thing, I will continue to take it for the rest of my life unless things get worse but tgey shouldn't. After my last checkup TSH levels were in normal range so now I take 100 micrograms daily. Look it up, you'll be surprised how impotant selenium is for thyroid 😃
amazing one ,this is what a student wants
I'll keep them coming
@Smith Sharma I doubt it. This is coming from someone that's been born with hypothyroidism. You can treat it but as far I been told, there's no cure.
thanks doctor tom thanks for all the team this channel is true gold for medical students
Thank you. The way you explain it makes it easy to understand.
Thank you for sharing your knowledge and expertise. I am a family nurse practitioner student and have found your videos are an exceptional addition to my readings. God bless you and the work you do for us students!
thank you for the written notes! ❤ this really helps a lot
Glad to help!
kelp tablets please
I have Hypotherodisme and this was very informative and helpfull thank you
Thank you very much for your channel. I just found out that I have Hypothyroidism. It all makes sense now, why have I felt like trash this past year. I was lucky that my hair didn't fall out, but the other symptoms were spot on. I just subscribed; and I'm really looking forward to learning more about this and finding out how to balance myself. There's no more mystery to hypothyroidism. We now know how to deal with it. And thousands of people like you are proof of that.Click here for more information : tinyurl.com/yyycc6rd?HUgio4 > ♣♣♣♣
@@weldasurlianti67 You are doing the right thing by educating yourself.
Just a tip, if your doctor has not already checked your vitamin D levels do ask him to. It is common for new comers to have their vitamin D levels depleted.
@@ghostcat11 i am newly married and have hypo due to hashimoto can I get pregnant ,TIA
My TSH is 5.37, T4 is 1.28. I have fatigue, headache (or head numb, or dizzle alike) for more than 20 years. In 2020, my family doctor diagnosed me as Vitamin B12 deficiency. After taking VB12 supplement, my headache almost went away, with the exception that I feel headache since yesterday unfortunately. I always feel fatigue. I used to be around 125 libs for many years. Last August, I had my left arm broken. A Bone Mineral Density test shows L-Spine: T-score -2.8, Z-score -2.3.
I also notice that I almost lost 10 libs now: a stable 113 libs in everyday check.
I eat less than ever, normally 2 eggs, half chicken drumstick and 1.5 lib loaf for a typical day.
I don't smoke, don't drink alcohol, no fast food for more than 10 years.
I used to slow running for 1.8 miles in 18 minutes outdoor everyday. With a few short distance about 300 feet fast running I could get sweaty.
Now I can only slowly run for 1.4 miles or so in 15 minutes, with only a very shallow sweaty than ever.
On an online search, my TSH/T4 belongs to subclinical hypothyroidism, but my syndrome is so bad that my everyday life is so miserable. My family doctor just refers me to an endocrinologist last week. Does anyone have a similar syndrome of mine? Was it solved in the end? What was your treatment?
Thanks.
Don't you feel some of the symptoms may be linked to you inadequate diet? That's not enough food, especially if you're active. Your description also leaves out many essential nutrients.
Add a piece of fruit and then get really brave and eat the *whole* chicken leg.
Yes!!!!!! I finally feel I’ve found the answer. I feel so horrible about bedtime because I know I’ll just wake up tired. I feel trapped in my body , I don’t wish sleep deprivation on my worst worst enemy.
I feel all that and more. Dizzy all the time, exhausted, tight muscles, etc Hashimoto and fibromyalgia.
I've previously normalized elevated TSH by going vegan & I stayed a vegan for 4 years.
But then I decided to start eating meat again & now I'm back to hypothyroidism! My TSH is now 5.6 & I'll be vegan again very soon.
An optimal TSH needs to be below 2,5... Too little iodine (added to salt) can cause hypothyroidism & too much much iodine can cause hypothyroidism as well. The first one is most common...
So informative, very straightforward and easy to understand.
I wish you the best. Thank you so much!
So glad to help. Glad you liked it
So this is the thing that made me do medical checkup on my left knee, and stomach and
I am bad in sports, easily tired during exercise, losing hair in head, muscle pain frequently, anxiety, depression, a rough voice, bad throat,etc. ...
im the same, are u M or F?
i am M 20 and it really sucks having it :(
I have suicidal thoughts
@@fishcrabs7898 I am M 13
I had had that thought but I think... it would be more greater joy if I succeed in my life as a multipotentialite.
Kudos to you as you never did suicide even though your mind suggested you
@@poetryneverends1730 Its incredibly sad because before i had this disease, i thought i can actually conquer life easily. I was always at the top of my class, have tons of energy to socialize and do vigorous workouts. I honestly felt like i was gifted since i can memorize things easily and do well in almost every aspect in my life. Once the disease hits me, everything fell down. And thats why i consistently have suicidal thoughts :(
@@fishcrabs7898 Welp... I think I am also going that way...
Memorising exam things before 2 years was pretty easy.
Now, I can't focus much. I just become sad and my academic condition has dropped from 1->3rd-4th.
Idk if I will conquer my hobbies...
I thought I was hyperthyroidism because my fast heart rate, rapid weight loss, diarrhea, and anxiety. Turns out I’m hashimoto hypothyroidism with a tsh of 12. So confusing
Don't just buy what doctors sell...for some Thyroid patients the hormone levels swing from under-active Thyroid to over-active Thyroid.
Fast heart rate (with palpitation) is not sign of HypoThyroiditis but HyperThyroiditis. However, like I said, they swing too. So, do check your levels frequently (every 2 months).
Also, check your Vitamin D levels too. For some reason, when Thyroid is damaged body begins to consume a lot of Vitamin D and produce greater amount of bad cholesterol.
@@ahmedshinwari I was told I have generalized anxiety disorder which may cause the anxiety/fast heart rate. I’m cutting out all dairy/gluten/processed foods to cut down the inflammation in my body and to get my gut biome back to normal and taking my vitamins. I’ve had these symptoms for years and a swollen lymph node so I asked for my blood to be checked and everything is normal except my thyroid and white blood cell count is 3300 and I’m an active 27 year old Caucasian male
I also had the same symptoms as yours but I was also diagnosed with hypothyroidism yeah it's confusing
I have hyperthyroidism but I gained a lot of weight
Same here Zach!
My thryroid was a 358 when I got it first tested - I thought I was going crazy and I was loosing after gaining 30 pounds in 2 months because of hypothyroidism. Like I was eating a well balanced diet in a safe deficit and exercising 5-7 days a week, and was still gaining weight. Literally was crying everyday bc I didn’t know what was going on and I was so frustrated bc I had just sustainably lost weight after being overweight my whole life. Months before this weight gain though, my hair started falling out, like it was always all over my back, all over my clothes, and it would even make its way into my room. I was also extremely cold. One summer day, it was 95 degrees and I hadn’t broken a sweat, and on nights where it was 70 degrees, I was wearing jackets and sweatpants. Just staring my thyroid meds, praying I can lose the weight 🙏!
You’re not alone.
I’ve had this problem for the last two years but I’m undiagnosed. No doctor helps me. I’ve become depressed. Non medicated. Gained 50poubds in one year. I work out as well and can’t loose one pound. No doctor has helped me. I’m going to Mexico this weekend to get help they have the best endocrinologist there. Good luck
@@Ydnew51 best of luck to you!
Sounds familiar....once your levels are normal,life gets back to normal
@@j.e.7028 yup! Getting my dosage adjusted today, praying for the best! My life has felt miserable for the past 3 months, I really hope it works
Have suffered with a condition for approximately 24 years. Doctors can't find a answer or don't care to help. I get extreme fatigue and will sleep after eating usually lunch and supper. After about 1-2 hours when waking I have a adrenaline type rush feeling and it's a struggle to wake. Have checked blood sugar and it's most always at a good range. Have had several thyroid tests and they have all came back normal. I'm still wondering if it may be my thyroid.
Sometimes, your blood test might seem normal but it's actually your thyroid find a good endocrino, you can find more info in the r/hashimoto's community in reddit
Same had several tests done and all normal range. Had one year where it was abnormal but it got corrected next test. Abnormal levels of fatigue...
Did your doctor include thyroid anti body tests in blood screening as well? These are indicator even if body had issues with Thyroid due to auto-immune disorder in the past.
@@ahmedshinwari no my doctor didn't have me take any other types of testing. The last I talked to him, he said he thinks it's carbohydrates causing it, and wanted me to do the Keto diet.
I was born without a thyroid and have taken medication once a day since I was a few weeks old. I came here for casual research but I don’t think this is for my case specifically but it’s a great , informative video though.
In your case you need T3 and the best is probably dissecated thyroid since it's as close to having a thyroid you can get
For a long time I thought I have a throat infection... recently I was on antibiotics. I was hoping the infection will disappear but nothing happened! I even bought a mouthwash to aid my throat...but nothing. After reading this. Am going to see And ENT specialist. Thanks soo much.
What were you feeling in your throat ?
What happen to your throat?
sometimes I feel my lymph nodes are swollen.
Thank you. Brilliantly and yet concisely explained.
I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism but i have all the symptoms for Hyperthyroidism
Well, I think what happens is that the levels swing from one extreme to the other. It depends whether you are on medication, or if your Thyroid is enlarging in which case it will be able to produce sufficient or more of T3/T4. So, the swing in the symptoms is real, however, doctors do not understand or acknowledge this.
I never realized feeling tired was a symptom of hypothyroidism, I thought I was just lazy and hated the sun
Wow now I got all my doubts solved and the doctors didn’t mention.
Very good explanation. Thanks. What could be the reason why Thyroid problem occur in the first place.
I've had this for a few years now, had tsh of about 24 before I started my medication. Been feeling good until a couple weeks ago so I'm going to get checked to see if I need to up the dose 😕
Great channel... Great explanation! Thank you so much!
Thank you so much 😊😊 This is really helping me with my Medical Biochemistry unit this semester
Isn't hypothyroidism more likely to cause menorrhagia as opposed to amenorrhoea?
Just found out that I have subclinical hypothyroidism plus pcos. It's hard to take it all in my mind... 😔
Same here 💖
Same
Just found out I have this Yee haw 🥴
same same 🤩
Me too...😔
Me too
I had major problems breathing even with cpap. Feeling like breathing through a straw, even when standing up. I took my doc meds to make T4 (levothyroxine) a little bit at a time. Swelling went down over a few days. I started taking a iodine supplement too. Very very scary not being able to breathe.
Well i ahev had this for like years :( and i anve lots of medicine and now its getting worse
I have an appointment on tuesday to get diagnosed, I’m genuinely so miserable because of the weakness and fatigue that comes with it
Thanks for your fantastic demonstration. Just so that you know, there is another cause. My previous GP kept increasing my prescription for opiates (for the pain from my damaged spine) and somehow that has caused my thyroid to stop working... along with other issues; damage to my liver and kidneys. I can't seem to find any information about this type of cause anywhere and I would love to understand it better. Anyway, thanks again xx
Glad the video was helpful
Even my thyroid was triggered by Accutane for Acne
my TSH level was at 176!! i’m only 20 and this has been so hard always feeling tired and not good enough
In my country, classes are still online, INCLUDING medical schools. Our professors have been way too comfortable with not even providing a video lecture and straight up just telling us to read Harrison's Principles of internal Medicine plus other sources, which is pretty difficult to read to be honest. I understood more here in 5 minutes compared to an hour on this chapter in that damn book.
It doesn't need to be that difficult!
@@ZeroToFinals I should be giving my tuition to youtube channels like yours, man haha
@@bboyggez haha just glad to help!
Thanks for the video! I have probable hypothyroidism and am feeling really crappy. Waiting on test results.
I've previously normalized elevated TSH by going vegan & I stayed a vegan for 4 years.
But then I decided to start eating meat again & now I'm back to hypothyroidism! My TSH is now 5.6 & I'll be vegan again very soon.
I have never wanted to scream at a video more than this one! Why? Because the information on how to test for hypothyroidism & Hashimotos is DATED!!! I was misdiagnosed for a decade all due to my TSH being tested. It always came back "within normal range". Guess what? I ended up with thyroid cancer! What is my point? Start running a full freaking thyroid panel and stop depending on just the TSH. Levithyroxine alone won't get you better. Combining it with T3 will in my experience. Your best bet is to see functional med doctor not an Endo.. Endo's just do not have enough knowledge about the thyroid IMO and experience. They will keep you sick on T4 alone. SMH It's 2022 do better!
So not an endo but a what doctor?
I don't understand this comment but I appreciate it because if it does line up with other symptoms I can show this to a doctor
Sorry to hear that ! Hope u heal ! Is there way to prevent cancer?
I don't feel better on levothyroxine
I've stopped feeling better on levothyroxine. Been on the same dosage of 50 micrograms since 2016 and I feel like crap. Guess I'm going to have to ask about T3.
Thank you VERY much! I've been diagnosed with hypothyroidism years ago.
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thank you for that amazing explanation
So what about the inflammation? Isn't it the cause that we should do something about?
Yes! inflammation is a big part of autoimmune disease....can be elevated with increased sugar, bad fats and toxins
This Video clearly defines hypothyroidism and it is great
Hello...Informative and easy to understand... Im SHO of family medicine...Thank you
Great video which is to the point and certainly helped me prepare for my exam. Keep up the good workTom.
Thanks Kuda! Keep up the hard work for those exams
I am hypothyroid and recently diagnosed with hashi's. I have been noticing my heart has been skipping/fluttering and chest pain, been getting lots of shortness of breath along with other symptoms. Does anyone that has this condition also experience the heart symptoms or shortness of breath?
Yess . I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism 3 weeks ago . I had horrible chest pain and shortness of breath so bad that I thought I was going to die from lack of oxygen. I went to the ER twice to get oxygen which didn’t really help . Until I did some blood tests and I was diagnosed. I started taking the medication but the symptoms didn’t lessen till 5 days ago .
@@raghadjm2722 sorry to hear. May i ask what medication did they prescribe you and is it helping you?
I have hashimotos too. I’m on synthroid for years but my blood tests finally became stable about 6 months ago (I get blood tests every month because of this disease). I’ve been having the same thing lately: trouble breathing, chest pain and severe anxiety at night feeling like I’m going to die. I recently found out my TSH blood levels are below normal, so I might be getting my meds lowered. I just feel physically horrible and have that frog feeling in my throat, can’t swallow. I pray you’re doing better than me❤️🩹
@@nmc9929 for hypothyroidism or hashimotos it will be levothyroxine or synthroid for medication.
I have hypothyroidism,i have tried multiple medication,but non worked for me,until I came across Dr Obinyan on TH-cam, he cured me permanently from hypothyroidism, I am forever grateful to him...🙏🙏
thank you. short and informative.refreshing our knowledge.
What does it mean when TSH is super high T4 is within range (upper range) but T3 is super low.. I can’t find any info on this at all..
This was very helpful. I hv a better understanding of hypothyroidism
Great video! Straight to the point. I have a great understanding now
Rit
thank you so much for great information
How is hashimotos diagnosed? Checking for other autoimmune disorders like Celiac disease?
you have not mentioned about the treatment process when TSH IS o.k.but T3 , T4 low
Great video thanks for explaining such important topic
Glad it was helpful!
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Does it possible For Neck Havey And miner Breath problem in Thyroid ?
autoimmune hashimotos -( low thyroid) is most often caused by (Blastocystis hominis was isolated through a stool microbiologic examination, implicating that this parasite can cause the development of Hashimoto's thyroiditis and chronic urticaria ) and can be cured with ivermectin high dose
I just wanna ask , one can not get pregnant if she is suffering from this thnku
What about t3 t4 combo in medication. I seem to respond better with this.
Thank you for the information. The reason I researched this is my 3 month old greatgranddaughter was just diagnosed with Hashimotos disease.
We were lied to. My 3 month old who is now almost 4 months old does not have Hashimotos she was being starved. Praise God for the healing of your husband & praise God the little baby don’t have it.
IT WAS VERY HELPFUL THANK YOU SO MUCH.
Well explained. Thanks doctor 🌷
Well I can tell you that cold water swimming (open water swimming) can cure subclinical hypothyroidism. The water doesn't have to be super cold 15-16c or 60f is fine.I've been doing that and I feel great.
Bruh, what??? No.
Thanks for this quick but understandable explanation. 😊
I haven’t taken my thyroid medication for hypothyroidism is like 5 years but when I do I only take a 1-2 times a week does this put me at a higher risk of being put in a coma and does this stunt my physical development / growth I’m only 16
It would be wise to frequently check your Thyroid related hormones (TSH, T3, T4) and Thyroid anti bodies even when you are not taking Thyroid medicine.
If you had HypoThyroidism due to Hashimoto (auto immune disorder) then what can happen sometimes (if you not taking medicine) your *Thyroid gland* can grow on its own, in which case your Thyroid hormones (TSH, T3 & T4) will become normalized. However, this does not mean you will not have HypoThyroid symptoms still.
So, sorry, I can't tell you that it is best to not take medicine. I have done the same, I have not taken medicine (external source for hormone) and I am OK (but not great).
Where you when I first got ill? Wish this was out when zi was first diagnosed was forced to take RAI my life has been horrible since then.
Thank you very much for your amazing help.
Great video, very helpful. But wouldn't taking levothyroxine just mask the fundamental fault? Or by taking the synthetic version of T4 will the body start to correct itself and be able to produce the right amount of hormones if the drug was stopped? I guess my question is will levothyroxine fix the overall issue or just mask it?
I believe that it just gives you the hormones your not getting. So if you stop taking medication you will still have the symptoms you had previously
hypothyroidism treatment is lifetime!
The auto immune part of the disease is not curable. It is a lifelong, chronic illness. The meds step in to give your body what your thyroid can no longer provide due to it being mistakenly attacked by your immune system.
Good question. Sometimes you can find the underlying issues and stop medication!
So precise and sooo good 🤩🤩
wow i love your website. brilliant!
I had to drop a comment. Thank you so much. It's really helpful!!!
I also have hypothyroidism but dr prescribe me thyronorm not levothyroxine
Whats the underlying cause?
I've previously normalized elevated TSH by going vegan & I stayed a vegan for 4 years.
But then I decided to start eating meat again & now I'm back to hypothyroidism! My TSH is now 5.6 & I'll be vegan again very soon.
To me it seems like diet is the main underlying cause... Other factors have a role too, fx Lack of sun exposure/vit. D, stress etc.
@@jeankarma Interesting dear. I'm vegan too. It's been several years. As far as I know I don't have either of these illnesses. I'm not sure why I was on here 2 years ago watching this video.
Thank you for your helpful videos 🙌❤
exam in 2 hrs, wish me luck🥲
What you doing with your exam?
Goodluck
You are incredible! Thanks so much for this video!
Thanks!
More notes if can be added for Dental students
Excellent explanation. How can I purchase this book?
Excellent information!
My age (as in 2020): 21
My height: 5'5 (165 cm)
My weight: 52 kg (114 lbs)
My measurements: 36-25-34
And I have a little bit under active thyroid but idk how I m losing day by day.... eventhough it showed hypo in my reports.
alankrita mishra you’d gain weight with hypothyroidism
Same problem have you got the solution?
Why noone asking themselves what actually triggers this? as if you remove the trigger - you sort the problem, not managing this with synthetic hormones and carrying on living as before?
Sometimes the production of certain hormones and proteins in the body is genetically linked. I'm not sure if this is the case, but for many conditions, you can't simply just remove the trigger
I didn't realize I was supposed to take my meds for life, I thought it was like antibiotics where you take them till the bottle is out.... I gotta get to a doctor. I've been feeling horrible for the last couple years since I stopped
Thanks for good lecture 👊🏽👊🏽
VERY helpful!!! THANK YOU!!!
I’ve been on thyroxine for many years but still have 99% of symptoms? What else could be wrong with me
So if one is diagnosed with hypothyroidism can doctors tell us if it caused by hashimotos by looking at the results or must one go through more tests. Also can hypothyroidism cause lumps in the throat.
Fathima Ibrahim hello. Thyroid tests would be enough to suspect Hashimoto but then to confirm you must do anti tg and tpo.
Yes hypothyroidism can cause nodules unfortunately.
I hope we answered your question but do text us if you need more info 😉😉
@@DrAdrian1 - I would just like to ask if you could help me with this question, Will the nodules disappear if the Hypo is treated?
Joseph F Smallwood hello.
When treated they generally decrease in size. To what it concerns disappearance it will depends on the type of nodule. Some people have positive disappearance, but majority experience decrease in size.
@@DrAdrian1 hello. I have hypothyroidism and I have to ask if it is dangerous. Also, what are some things that can worsen my condition?
Nyxx死 hello, I understand Your concerns. It’s not dangerous if properly treated. I also feel very sorry that You suffer. We know it’s difficult for You. We can of course help You. Write us please in chat on our website DocSalute. Com
thank you so much for this video, very informative.
what about if my tsh is high but my free t4 is normal? does that mean that there's a problem with me converting the t4 to t3?
What about T3 levels in correlation to T4? Are T3 levels normal too? If so, then it means you still have HypoThyroidism (under active Thyroid) as the brain evaluates that the body need more T4/T3.
However, if T3 are not normal then probably you are right, perhaps, your body is having a hard time metabolizing T4 to T3.
I have the same issue. High TSH normal t4 t3 levels...not sure what is going on :(
@@soniakaur5313 same here since i was 16.I found out this after some panic attacks and emotional lability. Did u have any symptom?
@@ahmedshinwari Hi. How could subclinical hypothyroidism cause anxiety, panic attacks, emotional lability, hypertension and a pulse of 160 cause i am so confused :(. My doc said these all will dissapear alone but have been 7 years(now i am 23) and still have these emotional problems(normal t3 t4 and tsh of 8):(.Please replay and give me some advices, thanks!
Lithium!
That explains a lot! 🤦🏻♀️
I have this and it has not been easy at all ...the symptoms are so bad my goiter is size of softball on my neck
Is Hypothyroidism and Hashimoto’s the same thing? I have been diagnosed with an under-active thyroid and prescribed Levothyroxin 50mg per day.
Hashimoto is a cause of hypothyroid, but not all hypothyroid is caused by Hashimoto
I m diagnosed with autoimmune thyroid disease as per my ANTI TPO test.. and my thyroid level of TSH is around 150-200 and my doctor has prescribed me thyroxin 100 mg ...now I m not getting confused with whom to consult as now I m getting to know that for Autoimmune thyroide there is another medicine LEVOTHYROXIN .
Will anyone suggest me what shall I do?
@@pallavijoshi3759 L-Thyroxin, Thyroxin or Levothyroxin, all the same hormones just different names
@@johnmagar7759 thanks for sharing
Pallavi Joshi hello. Have you ever thought of approaching your condition naturally and trying to reduce the medications?
Hope you are doing well... 😊
Thank u so much.. pls put more videos.. they are useful
I’ve low PTH with normal calcium and phosphate! Any ideas ?
I’d recommend Dr Erayo on TH-cam for help
Getting my t4 and antibodies tested as I watch this video. Hoping all comes back normal, but I better educate myself lol
Was it normal?
zabia rayne it was, thankfully!
Crab Gal I just got my blood taken today, my doctor said mine felt enlarged. kinda scared !
Thankyou for explaining. This helped me learning about my condition significantly.
Molly Moko good luck 😉! Hope you are doing well... !
I was told I had hashimotos in 1992, then in 2016 Graves, now hashimotos again
very common to get another autoimmune disease after getting the first one
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