More Research and information

These are just a few things that i have found:

Visible thyroid enlargement or nodular growths may be signs of Hashimoto's thyroiditis. Symptoms generally develop slowly over several years and include:

• fatigue
• intolerance to cold
• menstrual cycle changes, infertility
• unexplained weight gain
• dry, coarse skin and hair
• yellowish skin
• puffy face
• hoarse voice
• muscle aches or cramps
• joint stiffness
• constipation
• mental and memory impairment, decreased concentration
• depression

Pain is not usually a symptom of Hashimoto's thyroiditis, but some patients do experience prolonged pain and tenderness.

I look at this list and i find that I had every symptom on here.  I even have one that isn't on this list that i know is a symptom.  It has to do with your pituitary gland and your prolactin  level.  A high prolactin level is a sign that you might want your thyroid checked.

Diagnosis

The results of the patient's medical history are evaluated, and a physical examination, including palpation of the patient's neck to detect enlargement or nodular growths, are performed.

Foods to avoid

Avoiding eating the following raw foods: cabbage, mustard, spinach, cassava roots, peanuts, soybeans, and peaches. They may interfere with thyroid hormone production if not cooked.


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