If you’ve been feeling tired all the time, gaining weight even though you haven’t changed what you eat, or just not feeling like yourself, you might have a thyroid problem called hypothyroidism or Hashimoto’s disease. Your thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland in your neck that makes hormones to help your body have energy, stay warm, and work the way it should. When your thyroid isn’t working well, your whole body can slow down, and you can start to feel a lot of different symptoms.

Here are the most common symptoms of hypothyroidism and Hashimoto’s disease:

• Feeling very tired or sleepy, even after a good night’s sleep

• Gaining weight easily, even if you’re eating healthy foods

• Having trouble staying warm or feeling cold all the time

• Muscle aches, weakness, or joint pain

• Constipation (trouble going to the bathroom)

• Dry, rough, or pale skin

• Hair that is dry, breaks easily, or falls out

• Puffy face or swelling, especially around your eyes

• Hoarse or croaky voice

• Swelling in your neck (called a goiter)

• Heavy, irregular, or more frequent periods (for girls and women)

• Trouble remembering things or feeling “foggy” in your mind

• Feeling sad or down, sometimes even depressed

• High cholesterol

• Slow heart rate

• Brittle nails

• Fluid retention (your body holds on to water)
   

Hashimoto’s disease is an autoimmune problem. This means your immune system, which is supposed to protect you, starts to attack your thyroid by mistake. Over time, this can damage your thyroid, making it hard for your body to make enough thyroid hormone. At first, you might not notice any symptoms, but as the disease goes on, the signs get stronger and can really affect your life.
 

Sometimes, your neck might look swollen because your thyroid is getting bigger. This is called a goiter. It usually doesn’t hurt, but it can make your neck look puffy and sometimes make it hard to swallow or breathe. For some people, these symptoms come on slowly, so they don’t realize they have a thyroid problem right away. That’s why it’s important to pay attention to how you feel and get checked if you notice these changes.

The good news is that hypothyroidism and Hashimoto’s disease can be found with a simple blood test and can be treated. When your thyroid hormones are balanced again, you can start to feel like yourself—full of energy, happy, and ready to enjoy life. At Modern Med Consult, we listen carefully to your story and use advanced tests to find out exactly what’s going on with your thyroid. We work with you to make a plan that helps you feel your best, with the right medicine, nutrition, and support.
 

Don’t let tiredness, weight gain, or any of these symptoms keep you from living your life. If you think you might have hypothyroidism or Hashimoto’s disease, or if you just want to feel better, schedule an appointment with Modern Med Consult today. We’re here to help you fix these symptoms and get back to feeling great!​