Question 1

body temperature 36.3 i'm feeling cold it'd 18 degrees c outside. is this underactive thyroid ? had thyroid test 3 months ago. results negative

Accepted Answer

Hypothyroid: If thyroid tests are normal, your intolerance to cold is not related to an thyroid disorder.

Question 2

could vitamin d have helped your underactive thyroid?

Accepted Answer

Vitamin4 low thyroid: I am not aware of any specific effect on vitamin supplements to low thyroid. If your thyroid is low, which can be confirmed by lab tests, then simple thyroid supplement is the appropriate treatment.

Question 3

tell me what is underactive thyroid ?

Accepted Answer

Low thyroid hormone: Being produced by thyroid gland

can cause fatigue, constipation , dry skin, loss of hair
and other symptoms.

Question 4

is there a cure for underactive thyroid?

Accepted Answer

No: Of course, much depends on the underlying cause , but generally, there is no "cure." there is treatment, in the form of supplemental thyroid hormone, called levothyroxine.

Question 5

does anastrozole affect underactive thyroid?

Accepted Answer

No affects or action: There are no affects or interactions. May sure your thyroid is regulated. Why are you taking an aromatase inhibitor?  Breast ca? Make sure thyroid is normal so that you don't interfere with therapy.

Question 6

can a underactive thyroid lead to depressiom?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Depression can be a symptom of depression, but usually hypothyroidism manifests with other symptoms at the same time. Depresion can also occur independently of thyroid dysfunction. It you wonder if your symptoms are related to hypothyroidism, ask your doctor to check TSH and free thyroxine levels in the blood.

Question 7

how do you lose weight if an underactive thyroid?

Accepted Answer

Diet/exercise: Thyroid disease does not affect the weight loss equation.  Eat less and exercise more. If you are on thyroid replacement mak sure your th is in the low normal range.  Diets are not good methods for long term weight loss.  Need to change lifestyle and approach and sustain gradual loss of about 1 lb / 1-2 weeks.

Question 8

is there a way to lose weight with an underactive thyroid?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Once your thyroid hormone is regulated (with the appropriate thyroid replacement), you should be able to diet, exercise, etc. And have expected weight loss.

Question 9

is it possible to lose weight with an underactive thyroid?

Accepted Answer

Hypothyroidism: First, your hypothyroidism must be treated. Then change your lifestyle to a healthier one. You don't need a drastic diet. Make small changes. Eat the right portions, eat 3-5 small meals a day, cut back on carbs and sugars, increase lean protein/veggie/fruit/water intake, and start doing some cardiovascular exercise. Continue to monitor your tsh, t3, (liothyronine) and T4 levels as well.

Question 10

any over-the-counter help for someone with underactive thyroid?

Accepted Answer

No: There is no over the counter medication or nutritional supplement that can replace thyroid hormone. Beware of anyone who tries to sell you something to "support" thyroid function.

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Body temperature 36.3 i'm feeling cold it'd 18 degrees c outside. is this underactive thyroid ? had thyroid test 3 months ago. results negative

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Could vitamin d have helped your underactive thyroid?

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Is there a cure for underactive thyroid?

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Does anastrozole affect underactive thyroid?

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Can a underactive thyroid lead to depressiom?

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How do you lose weight if an underactive thyroid?

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