03/11/2025
🚩Red Flags for underactive thyroid function (that I see all too often).
Thyroid issues can go undetected for months, or even years. Here are some red flags that make me suspect low thyroid function may be playing a role:
💤 Persistent fatigue or exhaustion: Even after a full night’s sleep, you still wake feeling flat and drained.
🌫️ Brain fog: finding it hard to focus, think clearly, or remember things like you used to.
⚖️ Unexplained weight gain: You’re eating well and moving your body, but the scales just won’t budge.
💇♀️ Hair loss, brittle or dry hair and skin: hair and skin feel dull, dry, or lacklustre.
👁️ Thinning outer 1/3 of your eyebrows: A subtle sign that’s often overlooked.
😔 Mood changes: feeling low, anxious, or emotionally flat without a clear reason.
💩 Constipation: your digestion feels sluggish and bowel movements have become less frequent.
🩸 Irregular or heavy periods: menstrual cycle can feel unpredictable or heavier than usual.
💪 Muscle aches or cramps: experiencing soreness or stiffness even without intense exercise.
🤰 Fertility issues: Struggling to conceive or maintain a healthy cycle despite doing “everything right.”
❤️ Low libido: your interest in intimacy has dropped, and energy for connection feels low.
If several of these sound familiar, it might be worth taking a closer look at your thyroid health. Often, these symptoms are your body’s quiet way of saying something’s not right. Bear in mind these are general symptoms that can come from many causes so it’s always best to consult with a practitioner or doctor to help to look at why you might be experiencing these.
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