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Are you getting the correct thyroid test results?
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THYROID THAT IS OUT OF WHACK… besides causes all the symptoms below it plays havoc with the quality of your daily functioning, never mind mentioning how it can affect your menopausal day & night existence…
FIRSTLY WHAT ARE YOUR THYROID IMBALANCE SYMPTOMS
What are the symptoms of thyroid problems in females?
Early symptoms:
- Hard stools or constipation.
- Feeling cold (wearing a sweater when others are wearing a t-shirt)
- Fatigue or feeling slowed down.
- Heavier and irregular menstrual periods.
- Joint or muscle pain.
- Paleness or dry skin.
- Sadness or depression.
- Thin, brittle hair or fingernails.
THYROID TEST RESULTS MAKE SURE YOU ASKING FOR THE CORRECT TESTING TO GET CORRECT RESULTS:
And yes, I know when you get your thyroid tested, most the time the results comes back “your thyroid is fine” but you have all these symptoms and you know you not fine… ask your doctors to check T3 & T4 TSH to get a more accurate reading and test results then you can address the imbalances. You decide do you want to go chemically or holistically back to your wellness journey?
T3 – Measures the blood levels of T3 hormone, produced in small amounts from the thyroid -but primarily produced by converting T4 into T3 hormone in other tissues, such as the liver & kidneys.
T4 – Measures the blood levels of T4 hormone, produced by the thyroid gland.
TSH – Thyroid stimulating hormone – measure blood levels, sent from pituitary gland, monitoring whether to increase when thyroid levels (T3 & T4) are too low in the body.
RESULTS LOW LEVEL THYROID.
Low levels of thyroid-producing hormones, such as triiodothyronine (T3) and thyroxine (T4), can change the way the body processes fat. This can cause high cholesterol and atherosclerosis (clogging of the arteries), which can potentially lead to serious heart-related problems, such as angina and heart attack
What happens if thyroid problems go untreated?
Hypothyroidism that goes without treatment for a long time can damage the peripheral nerves. These are the nerves that carry information from the brain and spinal cord to the rest of the body. Peripheral neuropathy may cause pain, numbness and tingling in the arms and legs. Infertility.
