Guest guest Posted March 28, 2006 Report Share Posted March 28, 2006 I need some advice. I think I have hypothyroidism. Starting in September, I have had symptoms. Within the first month, I had gained 35 lbs (all within a month and a half). Prior to September, I weighed a healthy 143 lbs. By mid-October, I weighed 181 and had gone up 3.5 pant sizes. I was dealing with quite a bit of stress and felt really lethargic. I was retaining water but not as much anymore. Some of my periods have been late, by about 4-5 days almost each time. In December I had blood tests done and the TSH was 1.34 and T4 Free was 1.0. Obviously, the tests show I am not hypothyroid. However, I have been trying to lose weight and it was never such an issue. I have only lost 5 lbs since January. I have a personal trainer and have tried multiple diets. Nothing has worked. The past few days I have felt pressure on the lower middle part of my neck. I have felt there is an excess or lump. The doctor didn't notice anything when I had my thyroid checked in December. The gentleman wasn't a specialist. He was just a clinic doctor at the University I just graduated from in December. I have no insurance and might not until 2-3 more weeks at the least. I am unemployed at the moment and cannot pay unless it is dire situation. My mother is hypothyroid and had all the same symptoms. I thought about taking kelp tablets to see if that helps. I just don't know what to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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