What is the thyroid and what does it do?
The thyroid gland is an 2 inch endocrine gland (so it’s part of the endocrine system) located in the front of our necks. It stores and produces hormones that affect the function of virtually every organ in our bodies. Thyroid hormone (Triiodothyronine or T3) regulates our metabolic rate and is associated with modest changes in body weight and energy levels. So this little gland is a really big deal!
Common thyroid problems include:
Hypothyroidism: This occurs when your thyroid doesn’t make enough hormones. That slows your metabolism. It can make you gain weight and feel sluggish or depressed. Sometimes that’s caused by a condition called Hashimoto’s disease. This happens when your body’s disease-fighting immune system attacks the thyroid.
Hyperthyroidism. If you’re feeling irritable, losing weight, your heartraces, and you’re feeling weak, your thyroid might be producing too much hormone. This is often the result of another immune system problem, known as Graves’ disease, but can be caused by other conditions as well.
I will be focusing on hypothyroidism which is what I was diagnosed with and what I know most about.
A little of my story that you might relate to!
My adrenal symptoms
interrupted sleep (waking 2 hours after falling asleep and being wide awake for hours)
increased anxiety (started having panic attacks)
hot flashes
night sweats (breaking up completely drenched, clothing completely wet)
rapid heart rate
crashed after exercise (couldn’t do anything else for the rest of the day)
My hypothyroid symptoms
exremely dry red skin (my face) actually started 8 years BEFORE I was diagnosed
fatigue (never feeling restored no matter how much sleep you get)
weight gain with no changes to diet and exercise
dry eyes
dry mouth
was tested for sleep apnea and found out I wasn’t getting enough oxygen at night, not do to apnea but due to thyroid
low blood pressure
low temperature
intolerance to cold (it could be 75 outside and I was in a sweater)
cold hands and feet
I skipped a period and had horrible pain instead
hair loss (also outer 1/3 of eyebrows fell out)
brain fog (memory loss)
difficulty concentrating
anxiety
depression
joint pain
hand shaking
fatty liver
gallstones
Stay tuned for more videos and blog posts about hypothyroidism! I am going to take you on this journey with me and share what works to help me find healing. You don’t have to go through this alone!
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So tell me in the comments below, do you have these symptoms? If so, share which ones? I wanna know.
Blessings,
Melodye
Greetings Melodye! I have joint pain, severe back pain, anxiety, depression and weight gain. Bleh. Thank you for sharing your Thyroid blog with all of us!
I hear you! I am so sorry you have those issues. Has your thyroid been checked before? Even then it could have been missed.
Hypo & Adrenal symptoms I’m pretty sure I have every single one:( I shouldn’t be feeling this way at my age, it sucks!!! Been to so many Dr.’s no idea what to do just given up!! Love reading all your info thank you
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I have some of these symptoms. I’ve been on synthroid/levothyroid for years 20+. Now I’m 51 and can’t lose weight . Tired all the time . I recently switched to decaf coffee . Is that good or bad . I’m not anymore tired without the caffeine . I’ve cut sugar almost out . Trying to reprogram my brain to eat healthy carbs . And tons of salad or cooked veggies . I don’t eat meat a lot. Not vegan just no taste for meat . Thank you for all the helpful information. I joined the email , follow you on TikTok and Instagram
So glad you’re here. How are you doing now?
I left a comment on a Tik Tok with some of my symptoms…weight gain/hard to lose, low temp, joint pain that got better by cutting gluten, anxiety, fatigue. I didn’t mention psoriasis, or maybe it was extremely dry skin that cracked and bled, that also went away by cutting out gluten. I’ve also had gallstones at times. I have a new thing going on. I have a tingling sensation in my legs at times and then my toes on my right foot will feel cold or wet, even though it is warm if I touch it. Is that another thyroid thing that you’ve heard of?
It could be related for sure!