Question 1

what other illnesses might be mistaken for hypothyroidism?

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Several: The symptoms of hypothyroidism are vague and non-specific. Some illnesses that have overlapping symptoms include anemia, sleep apnea, depression, fibromyalgia chronic kidney or liver disease, congestive heart failure.  A simple blood test can tell you if you have hypothyroidism.

Question 2

does hypothyroid disease lead to diabeties?

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High glucose: It has been shown that hypothyroid can result in elevated blood sugar. Also diabetes is better controlled if the thyroid is functioning well. So yes they are interrelated.

Question 3

what makes hypothyroidism a serious disease?

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Hypothyroidism: Impaired mental activity, including problems with concentration & memory. Depression. Chronic fatigue.
Difficulty concentrating.Sensitivity to cold
headache.Muscle&joint aches.
Weight gain, despite diminished appetite.Constipation. Early puberty. Menstrual irregularities. Hearing loss. Husky voice.Skin & hair changes (pale, rough, dry skin, less sweat, hair coarsens, brittle nails). Serious enough.

Question 4

how can  one suggest the dose of thyronorm for hypothyroid disease?

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Many factors: There are formulas that some people use to calculate a dose. I do not find them useful, however. Older people and small people need less, you need to go slow with buildup in people with heart disease, other factors.  In a 30 yo healthy woman of normal size, i would probably start with 75 - 100 mcg/day, which is prob slightly low, then get a TSH in 6 weeks and make a dose adjustment.

Question 5

help! need to know if there's a difference between hypothyroid and hashimotos disease?

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Yes: Basically the same thing hypothyroidism. The simple primary hypothyroidism is failure of the thyroid gland
Hashimotos is an autoimmune condition where the thyroid is being attacked by your immune system. Its a more severe condition because it is auto immune but the treatment is almost the same

Question 6

how does hypothyroidism affect mental illness?

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Hypothyroidism: Hypothyroidism can slow your thinking and energy down, and cause fatigue and lethargy.  It can cause depression symptoms, but isn't the same as the mood disorder.  It can be hard to process things mentally.  Ongoing depression is worsened.  Hypothyroidism needs treatment, generally with thyroid hormone in various forms; a depressed hypothyroid person may need both this and antidepressant therapy.

Question 7

any ideas if i can have kids if i have hypothyroidism & hashimotto disease?

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Pregnancy: You can get pregnant, but your pregnancy and thyroid levels will need to be monitored closely by your OB and endocrinologist. Make sure your hormone levels are in check before conceiving.

Question 8

what distinguishes hypothyroidism from thyroid disease?

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Various: You can have problems with they thyroid making too much or too little thyroid hormone. You can also have problems with it being too large (goiter) of having nodules or cysts in it. There are also occasional thyroid cancers. Most thyroid problems can be easily diagnosed and treated by a qualified doctor.
Hypothyroidism is only one form of thyroid disorder.

Question 9

can a low glycemic diet help hypothyroid disease?

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No evidence: There is no evidence to suggest that a low glycemic index diet will help hypothyroid disease.  Taking enough thyroid hormone to get thyroid levels into the normal range is the best treatment for hypothyroidism.  However, a low GI diet may help someone lose weight and reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes.

Question 10

what's the main difference between raynaud's disease and hypothyroidism?

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HypoT may cause Rayn: When a patient has raynaud's phenomenon (vasospasm leading to poor circulation in the fingers and toes) his doctors will look for the common causes such as autoimmune disorders, hypothyroidism, etc... If no medical condition is found that is causing the symptoms, then his disorder is called "primary raynaud's" or "raynaud's disease". Hypothyroidism is a disease that can cause raynaud's phenomenon.

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