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What Causes Extreme Hair Loss And Weight Gain With Tiredness?

I have been suffering with hypothyroid symptoms for the last year and a half. Im always cold, extreme hair loss, weight gain, memory, etc. I have seen doctors that have told me my test results are in the normal range. But yest I still have not received anything to help with these symptoms because of the test results. I cant keep going to doctor after doctor and Im sick and tired of being sick and tired. What can I do or is ther anything natural or over the counter that can help? This is effecting my quality of life and work.
posted on Thu, 13 Mar 2014
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Hi, dear
I have gone through your question.
I can understand your concern.

Cold insensitivity, tiredness, hair loss, weight gain all suggest hypothyroidism. You should go for TSH, free T3 and Free T4 test. That will give you exact idea.

If these results suggest hypothyroidism then you need thyroid supplement like thyronorm, synthroid or eltroxin. These all are prescription based medicine. So you have to consult your treating doctor. Sorry to say but it is not over the counter medicine.

Hope I have answered your question.
If you have any doubts then feel free to ask me. I will be happy to answer.
Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you very good health.
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What Causes Extreme Hair Loss And Weight Gain With Tiredness?

Hi, dear I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. Cold insensitivity, tiredness, hair loss, weight gain all suggest hypothyroidism. You should go for TSH, free T3 and Free T4 test. That will give you exact idea. If these results suggest hypothyroidism then you need thyroid supplement like thyronorm, synthroid or eltroxin. These all are prescription based medicine. So you have to consult your treating doctor. Sorry to say but it is not over the counter medicine. Hope I have answered your question. If you have any doubts then feel free to ask me. I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you very good health.