Guest guest Posted August 24, 2001 Report Share Posted August 24, 2001 Deeply suspect that my cousin may have this problem and am trying to get her to see doctor Some of her symptoms are Not losing excess weight despite being v. careful with diet and being very physically active Hair loss - coming out in handfuls very tired all the time IBS - painful + chronic heartburn Is this familiar and can you tell me about treatment and effect. Caroline Jersey Germain Jersey British Channel Islands Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 24, 2001 Report Share Posted August 24, 2001 > Deeply suspect that my cousin may have this problem Gosh! Fell terrible that it is yet another medical problem and I am answering - maybe I am ready for that Op! About 6 months after I had DD1 I was diagnosed with underactive thyroid - massive weight gain, hair coming out in handfuls, always (and I mean always ) tired etc. Found out afterwards that it is quite common post prgnancy - mine was hidden as result of other problems. Contact me off list - very happy to tell you how it was diagnosed, alternative routes to follow etc Beverly - Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 24, 2001 Report Share Posted August 24, 2001 > Deeply suspect that my cousin may have this problem Gosh! Fell terrible that it is yet another medical problem and I am answering - maybe I am ready for that Op! About 6 months after I had DD1 I was diagnosed with underactive thyroid - massive weight gain, hair coming out in handfuls, always (and I mean always ) tired etc. Found out afterwards that it is quite common post prgnancy - mine was hidden as result of other problems. Contact me off list - very happy to tell you how it was diagnosed, alternative routes to follow etc Beverly - Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 24, 2001 Report Share Posted August 24, 2001 > Deeply suspect that my cousin may have this problem Gosh! Fell terrible that it is yet another medical problem and I am answering - maybe I am ready for that Op! About 6 months after I had DD1 I was diagnosed with underactive thyroid - massive weight gain, hair coming out in handfuls, always (and I mean always ) tired etc. Found out afterwards that it is quite common post prgnancy - mine was hidden as result of other problems. Contact me off list - very happy to tell you how it was diagnosed, alternative routes to follow etc Beverly - Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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