Question 1

since perimenopausal symptoms mimic hypothyroidism and testing for both are unpredictable, how do you ever know which one to treat?

Accepted Answer

Not true: Testing for thyroid disorders is very predictable and precise.  There is a lot of misinformation out there that would have you believe that you can have hypo or hyperthyroidism with normal thyroid levels.  This is simply not true.  Hormone levels related to menopause can fluctuate, as do symptoms, but testing done at the correct time is usually helpful.

Question 2

what are other conditions/diseases that mimic hypothyroidism? (my hormones were tested and i'm not menopausal)

Accepted Answer

Many conditions: Including anemia, poor diet, depression, overweight and obesity, side-effect of some drugs, gut bacterial dysbiosis (poor or inadequate gut bacteria), cancer to name a few.

Question 3

i have hypothyroidism. i used to feel so sleepy but now i am not. could it be from bad eating habits? it feels like i mimic hyperthyroidism.

Accepted Answer

See below: If your thyroid function is under control with medication that may explain why you are not tired any more.  Your doctor can check your levels to confirm.

Question 4

what is being hypothyroid?

Accepted Answer

Inadequate hormones: The thyroid creates a hormone that regulates metabolism in the body. It works on a number of different organ systems, and is essential to proper body function. If the thyroid stops producing the hormone, you become hypothyroid. This can happen by antibody destruction, direct destruction of the thyroid gland, removal (tumor), or interruption of the stimulating signal from the brain.

Question 5

what are the effects of having a hypothyroid?

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See details: Fatigue, constipation, dry skin, muscle aching and weakness, menstrual abnormalities, heart disease, etc.

Question 6

what is hypothyroidism?

Accepted Answer

Underactive thyroid: Hypothyroidism is a thyroid gland (in the front of the neck) that is under active and producing less hormones than normal.  Hypothyroidism is diagnosed primarily on blood tests.  Symptoms can be misleading.

Question 7

what causes hypothyroidism?

Accepted Answer

Hypothyriodism: The thyroid either quits functioning or decreases functioning many times for unknown reasons. If someone receives treatment for hyperthyroidism  they often become hypothyroid.

Question 8

symptoms of hypothyroidism?

Accepted Answer

Several: Fatigue, abnormal weight gain, dry skin, cold intolerance, constipation, hair loss, mental and physical lack of stamina, sluggishness, brittle nails.

Question 9

can hypothyroidism be cured?

Accepted Answer

Not usually: Occasionally, hypothyroidism is caused by a temporary condition such as thyroiditis, or inflammation of the thyroid gland.  Such cases usually do resolve, and the thyroid goes back to making normal amounts of thyroid hormone.  Most of the time, however, the thyroid gland makes less and less thyroid hormone over time, and lifelong treatment with thyroid hormone is needed.

Question 10

how to cure hypothyroidism ?

Accepted Answer

See your doctor.: What to do with hyperthyroidism depends mostly on what the cost is. Regardless of the cause, however, you should be taking thyroid supplements until the cause  and treatment are determined. You should see your doctor or an endocrinologist ASAP. Good luck.

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Since perimenopausal symptoms mimic hypothyroidism and testing for both are unpredictable, how do you ever know which one to treat?

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