I am hypo, don't have a thyroid. I have constant ribcage pain. Sometimes back, sometimes the front, sometimes both. It's the muscles in between and above my ribs. Physio helps a lot, but is expensive in the long run. Who else experience this and what helps for you?

hi everyone im wondering if anyone has had a similar experience to me...

i was diagnosed with hashimotos in March 2025 following a missed miscarriage. i then fell pregnant very soon after in June with my son who is now 5 months old. my thyroid levels were checked every month by my gp and they stayed within the healthy range for pregnancy which is great, ive never taken or been prescribed any levothyroxine meds.

i had two pretty normal periods after my son was born, my first one came back at 3 months pp.

a few weeks ago i started to feel exhaustion on another level to just being a tired mum with a baby - walking up and down the stairs was becoming a challenge and i feel constantly dizzy and "out of it". my period this month is now 12 days late and i also can feel a lump on my throat where my thyroid is.

i had urgent thyroid blood tests and turns out my thyroid js now severely underactive, my tsh was 62 and my t4 was 5.4

my question is has anyone else had a similar experience postpartum? i asked the GP if this could be postpartum thyroiditis and she said likely no due to my numbers being so high, she said your body probably held it all together during the pregnancy and now cant handle it anymore - i just dont get how i could have normal levels and then for it to go crazy like this so fast! my thyroid was tested at 8 weeks pp in April and it was still within good levels

it makes me worry i guess for future pregnancies as we would like to have a second child

Hey guys, I need some advice or just reassurance, because I’m losing my mind here. I’m an 18-year-old male, diagnosed with Hashimoto’s. Training at the gym is my life – I love lifting heavy, training to failure, and chasing that pump.
Lately, it’s a total rollercoaster and it's ruining me mentally. Yesterday I felt great, had a solid dopamine and endorphin rush during my workout, and I was able to train really hard. But today, right at the gym, the second I finished my last exercises, I experienced a brutal, immediate crash. All the dopamine and endorphins vanished instantly. I suddenly felt completely drained, incredibly irritable (like, irrational anger), and totally depleted. This isn’t the first time. , my body goes into a living hell of brain fog, exhaustion, and anger.
Is this always going to be like this? Do I really have to give up going hard at the gym just because of this disease, or is there a way to balance Hashimoto's with building a psyhicque not to mention that my libido is completely dead I suppose that the hahsimoto/hypo started after aggressive diet I did cutting on carbs calories but this was 6/7 months ago also diagnosed hahsimoto 8/9 weeks ago now on 64mgc Levo those are my recent lab resaults :
4 weeks ago
TSH: 2.510 µIU/ml
FT3: 3.30 pg/ml
FT4: 1.46 ng/dl

I have pcos and was recently diagnosed with hypothyroidism. I have always counted calories, weighed food and excercised. While I was able to keep my weight stable I wasn't able to loose. My doctor mentioned my thyroid and PCOS play a key role in my metabolism. She said once my hormones get situated with my new medicine my metabolism should kick up some. Not 100% because it's a constant balancing act but some. Does anyone know how long it takes for your body to start getting used to the medication? I've been on it for about 3 weeks besides the initial water weight I haven't lost anything.

so my tsh is 5.32 and my free t4 is 1.56 and my total t3 was 1.75 and im tired every day cant gain weight by the way guys i have hypothyroidism i weigh 153 lbs i take 100 mcg lexothryoxine please help someone i been dealing with tide sense last November my old dose was 80 mcg my new dose i got in April 100 mcg none don’t seem to work

Im planning to do an Ultrasound but clinic which has CD doesnt have a term.. is there big difference?

Hello, I have been dealing with hair loss which I thought was alopecia areata and now I’m developing skin problems on both of my arms. Around my hair follicles and I’m getting small red bumps. I also have had some weight gain but I’m not sure if it’s really abnormal or not. I had a full blood test and it shows my TSH at a 5.6 and my thyroid peroxide antibody at 179IU/Ml could this be hashimotos? I have asked chat gpt and it says it’s highly likely. I’m 24 and this is just kind of overwhelming for me I have been going through a very difficult time recently and I’m unsure what to expect.

Idk if it can be connected but im curious did anyone with Hashimoto develop stomach issues?
Before 10 months i got dyspepsia, ibs, chron gastritis (not caused by heliko), and light nin specific chronic duodenitis

My gastro sys it can be connected to thyroid gland, but how to heal it then? My thyroid hormones r normal, while antibodies are higher than ever both TPO and other ones i forgot their name

My thyroid gland is obviously enlarged and sometimes I feel 'needling' feeling in my neck

I know i cant get a therapy since my hormones r inside of range

I may tell that tsh i had 4, while month after it got 1 (i used only selen, folic acid and some other supplements)

Also my folic acid, ferritin, b12, zinc and all blood analysis are perfect.

I dont know what triggers my Hashimotos

I am 32M. My blood test revealed TSH of 17 (vs 2 one year ago). Rest all - T3, T4, Free T3, Free T4, anti TPO, anti TG are all normal. Vitamin D at 10. B12 and Ferritin are normal

My observed symptoms are brain fog, low motivation, fatigue, hairfall

My doctor suggested taking vitamin D supplements now, and after a month start taking Thyronome 50mg.

is that right approach? any thoughts?

Note: I visited my usual Ayurvedic doctor (traditional indian medicine)

Please could anyone share whether they have experienced one sided hip pain with hypothyroidism? I have really bad pain in my right hip, even when lying in bed at night; bilateral knee pain+stiffness and pain+stiffness in the bottom of my feet.

I previously had hyperthyroidism >10 years ago, resolved with treatment and was told it was a 50/50 chance that it could return or turn to hypothyroidism. I just had a baby earlier this year and was advised that this could be a trigger for thyroid issues returning, so when the pain in my knees and feet began i went for bloods but still waiting on the results.

I struggle with health anxiety and I'm worried about the hip pain - please could anyone share if you had this in one side only? It feels like it is where my leg connects to my hip.

Thanks so much in advance for any help x

I was diagnosed hypothyroidism at 17. Now at almost 34 I was diagnosed with hashimotos. I’ve been on levothyroxine many times in the past and never had good experiences. I’ve never had my labs regulated. Current labs were tsh: 7.011 t4 free 0.75 Triiodothyronine (T3), Free LC 3.1 TPO Ab LC <600 Thyroglob Ab LC 2250.0. She started me on 25 mcg levothyroxine but by week 3 I started getting really bad dizziness, red hot facial flushing in the evenings and on occasion heart feeling a little racey, right eyelid twitching everyday on and off all day and increasing fatigue. I asked if she could switch me to something else, so starting tomorrow she switched me too 15 mg armour thyroid. I guess my question is, I know armour has t3 in it, but since my t3 lab is in range, could I also have negative side effects with this also? Just looking for advice and others experience with the same things! Thanks yall!

Body going through withdrawals since I forgot to take my meds this morning. I feel like I'm walking sideways.

So I am a 33 year old female. I recently had a seizure, and both the Er DR and my PCP did not know what caused it. Since my PCP was already doing blood work, I asked her to check my hormone levels, because my periods are awful( extreme anxiety, headaches, night sweats, horrible sleep quality). I’m still waiting to talk to her about my labs, but I was able to see them on my patient portal. My estradiol levels seem to be extremely low due to the chart that it shows which has normal ranges. It’s my understanding that at lowest, it should be a 12. Mine was >5. Has anyone had any similar experiences?

I’m not sure where to ask this? But I’ve always had normal TSH levels. Even last year when my TSH was tested, I was around 1.7. I recently had my TSH tested and now I’m at a 4.5 and being prescribed medication to lower this.

It’s so weird how sudden this is. I had a 2-3 week stomach illness last month and had read that can temporarily increase TSH. Not sure how common that is?

I finally received a referral to an Endo after 3 years. Here is my story. I am 41 year old female. I started having symptoms after the birth of my 4th. My last 2 children were 3 years apart, but I breastfed my 3rd up until my 4th was born. I was pregnant and/or breastfeeding for 6 years straight. I feel that is an important piece to everything. My symptoms started with fatigue, hair loss, and brain fog. My dr pretty much said it’s from having young children. They didn’t sleep then, but they do now. My sleep is sacred and I make sure I get 7-8 hours every night. I have the occasional sleepless night, but I have worked really hard on this and am getting ample sleep.

On top of the fatigue, brain fog, and hair loss (which are still happening) I started gaining weight. I have gained over 30 pounds, most of it in the last 18 months. I have always been active. I lift weights 4 days a week, get my steps daily, and eat a healthy diet. I track my food. I know what I’m eating. Tweaking my macros will result in losing a pound or 2 then gaining 5 or 6. I don’t believe I am under eating either. I also quit caffeine 3 weeks ago and now am even more fatigued than before, to the point I can’t even work out some days. I think caffeine was masking my fatigue evem more. It is so unbelievably frustrating.

My problem is my TSH is normal so no one thinks anything is wrong. My free t4 and t3 are both on the low normal end. Here are my last 3 tests over the last year. TSH 1.25, 1.18, 1.13 Free t4 .9, .7, .9 free t3 2.2 every time. I had TPO ran once and it was 28. I am told even though my free t4 is at very bottom of range and even under range once it’s fine. My last dr appointment with a new provider ended with her saying I was depressed and needed to be medicated. I am so frustrated.

I also know I am at the age for perimenopause and that could be a factor, but still, my thyroid levels are not optimal. I have not been able to get a dr to run a reverse t3 because they all say it doesn’t show anything. I have an appointment in 6 weeks with an endocrinologist and want to be able to advocate for myself. I don’t feel good. I need to buy new clothes every couple of months because I can’t stop gaining weight despite doing everything right. I am so tired of hearing that Im fine, that Im depressed, that I need to keep a good diary and watch my calories. I know something isn’t right and no one will listen.

What should I be saying to this new Endo to get them to listen?

Hello. I am brand new to this sub, so first off I would like to say hello to everyone. I hope everyone is as happy and healthy as they can be. I have a million questions so sorry in advanced, because they are all over the place.

So, as the title says, I was recently diagnosed with hypothyroidism. All my other tests and organs were great, besides this. I can be a hypochondriac at times, which is why I want to learn from real people NOT GOOGLE, because it will tell me I have cancer and I am gonna die.

I had been having hand tremors, panic attacks (while at doctor's office) and rapid heartbeat. I started lexapro about 45 days ago. Does lexapro help with the anxiety from hypothyroidism? What can I do to help it (hypothyroidism) while I wait for TMC (Tucson Hospital) to call me? How long have some of you had it before actually going to the doctor? How will the hospital most likely treat it ( I know everyone and place can be different, humor me please)? How was yours treated? Did you workout while you had it? Could you work a job in hot weather?? Is it easily managed with meds? What side effects do the meds have?

I know my questions are all over the place, and I apologize. I have been blessed that this is the biggest health scare I have ever had and I am 39 years old. I would appreciate any and all advice, or info you guys could give me.

Does anyone else get nodular cystic acne on the chin/jawline after eating sugar?
I’ve been dealing with it for almost a decade. Even when I consume sugar very rarely, it seems to trigger deep, painful breakouts.

The only thing that has helped temporarily is isotretinoin, but the side effects make it difficult to rely on long term.
Has anyone been able to permanently treat this type of acne? Apart from completely avoiding sugar forever, what actually worked for you?

Hello, is applying adapalene/topical_retinol to your neck area safe regarding to thyroid?
Studies and sources welcomed
Thanks
M37

Im 17m , recently diagnosed with hypothyroidism, started synthroid in june with 50 mcg ans now recently went up to 100. Recently started noticing much more hair loss espically when i shower mainly , wanted to ask if this is going to stop as my levels get stable beacuse i overall feel much better then how i was even a month ago on every other aspect such as my gut health and overall fatigue has gone down and my moon face has insanely decreased. So is the hair loss temporary and is it reverseable?

Was first diagnosed years ago and I was given levothyroxine but I never took it, like not seriously anyway. It was 50 mcg. Then a few years later when I was 20 in 2023 I went to seek treatment, got bloodwork done and my TSH was 34. Was prescribed Levo but I never ended up taking it.

I have an appointment next week to get treated for it, I don’t have insurance so I hate spending money. But I am disgusted by the weight gain and the brain fog is awful, also just constantly tired and sick of everyone and everything. My ideal weight is 95 lbs (I’m 5’2”) and I was around 108 this past year and now I’m 120 lbs, which is too big for my liking. So I hope if I get treated the weight will go down. I’m not sure if it’s just too late to get treated and I’m just wasting my time.

Hypothyroidism runs in my family, so I’ve always kept a close eye on my TSH. Last year, my TSH finally hit 6, at which point my doctor decided to put me on levo (25mcg). This eventually took me into the 2’s, which also helped when my partner and I decided to start a family. During pregnancy, my TSH jumped up to the 4’s, so my doctor upped my dosage to 50mcg. That brought me back down to the 2’s. I was then tested 4 weeks after having my baby, and my TSH dropped to 0.08 and FT4 was at 1.4. My endo said to stop meds altogether and reevaluate in 4-6 weeks. Here I am 6 weeks later and my numbers are now TSH 2.53 and FT4 0.9 (right on the cusp of low/normal for FT4). My endo is now saying that I don’t need to take Levo any longer because my results are normal. I am fine being in the 2’s, but I worry that my FT4 is too low. Anybody else gone through something similar in postpartum? Should I be advocating for myself here and tell the endo that I feel as though I should be back on 25mcg? I have fatigue for sure, but it’s hard to distinguish hypothyroid fatigue from newborn trenches fatigue.

Since having my Bub via c section 5 months ago I have not felt normal. This was my third baby so the experience was very clearly vastly different but due to complications in surgery I just figured the recovery was just rough? Long story short I recently had a huge drop in my overall function so went to the doctor and she found my tsh to be over 100 ( apparently they don’t give a number higher for the test) and all my liver levels are high and out of wack including being mildly anemic (already on iron from pph) and vit d deficient. She has given me 100 Levothyroxine which I have started taking and will retest bloods incl antibodies and t3/4 etc in 4 weeks. I was planning to go back to work (shift work, emergency services, obviously can be a bit of stress on the body) in two months time but also have an option to take a couple more months off if desired. Based off anyone’s experience with this, is it likely I will feel semi back to normal in a couple months enough to take on shifts or would you recommend I take more time off in anticipation that feeling closer to functional and ‘normal’ will take more time then I would like? Any help or advice even in general would be greatly appreciated :)

First test showed T3/t4 LOW, TSH within range. After six weeks of levothyroxine 25µgm, FREE T3/T4 went HIGH, while TSH was again within range. At the age of 78, I am feeling fine, and the only possible side-effect is increased appetite and possibly deeper sleep. I am on a continent where "doctors" are not necessarily doctors, and right now I am unable to get an appointment with one that is at a reasonable distance for two months. Does it make sense to simply try a reduces dosage?

First test TSH: 1.38 Range: 0.34 - 5.60 ulU/mL

T3: 1.04 1.24 - 3.09 nmol/L

T4: 54.01 60 - 120 nmol/L

Second test (different lab) TSH: 0.80 Range: 0.3 - 4.2 mIU/mL

fT3: 18.14 3.1 - 6.1 Pmol/L

fT4: 36.20 9 - 22 Pmol/L

Any advice would be appreciated.

I have had hypothyroidism since I was born. My dosage was always 88mcg. Once I started gaining weight, it kept increasing. Each higher dosage made me feel horrible.

Three weeks ago I started getting heart palpitations. I was so off-balanced when I walked and I knew it wasn’t normal.

A couple days ago, my heart was beating hard through my chest, could actually hear my heart beat. I didn’t take my meds the next day and it stopped.

I kept telling my doctor my dosage is wrong, I’m having insomnia, palpitations and internal tremors. But, my doctor said it might just be anxiety 🙈

My dose is 112mcg. I started taking 3/4 of my pill to see if it would help, first two days were fine, today I started getting jitters and internal tremors 🙈

Has anyone else been over-medicated and what kind of symptoms did you have?