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PostPosted: Thu Jul 17, 2008 10:52 am


Thyroid problems are very common for women to start having during pregnancy or after giving birth. Hypothyroidism is where your thyroid is underactive. Hyperthyroidism is where your thyoid is overactive.

[b]Signs of Hypothyroidism[/b]
  • Fatigue
  • Sluggishness
  • Increased sensitivity to cold
  • Constipation
  • Pale, dry skin
  • A puffy face
  • Hoarse voice
  • An elevated blood cholesterol level
  • Unexplained weight gain
  • Muscle aches, tenderness and stiffness
  • Pain, stiffness or swelling in your joints
  • Muscle weakness
  • Heavier than normal menstrual periods
  • Brittle fingernails and hair
  • Depression


From the Mayo Clinic website


I'll add more to this later.

PostPosted: Thu Jul 17, 2008 10:53 am


My thyroid issues-will write later.

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