LOW THYROID Symptoms (Common and Uncommon) 2024

[@KenDBerryMD]

Learn all about low thyroid here: bit.ly/ThyroidHealth101

[@asmallbitchybanana]

Hello Dr. Berry, brand new Ketoist Carnivore here as well. I admire you so much and appreciate everything you teach. Truly grateful for you! Thank you! 🥑🙋‍♀️❤️💜☄️

[@TheScarlett618]

I'm on medication for low thyroid - been on it for quite a few years now - but I still have MANY of those symptoms. Every time my Dr. does my blood work to test my levels, though - she says it looks "just fine". 🤷‍♀️

[@kimberlybowling6245]

@@TheScarlett618 , I have the same problem as you. I am very frustrated.

[@cgreen6420]

@Heather Anne I had Grave's disease and made it 18 years before doc pushed to kill my thyroid. And, I would rather deal with Graves symptoms than the hypo symptoms I've had for 6 years now. The levothyroxine did nothing so they had to put me on Synthroid, which costs way too much even with insurance.

[@cgreen6420]

My advice for anybody with thyroid issues is eliminate the carbs. Doesn't matter whether hypo or hyper, carbs hurt you. I went to what I called the caveman diet. The only vegetables that don't seem to upset my body are root veggies like onions, carrots, garlic, and potatoes (boiled or baked).

[@dianneunderwood8456]

This was a reminder to my own situation with a low functioning thyroid. When I was 40, I suffered an attack which I thought was a severe sore throat and didn't follow up on it right away with a doctor. Over a year later I was still dealing with minor sore throat and ear issues and finally got it checked out. In the meantime the symptoms of low thyroid (feeling cold, achy, depression) also appeared but I failed to recognize them. Long story short, I got medical help and was put on thyroxin. In my mid forties I went to a nutritional consultant where I was advised to immediately remove processed foods, sugar, wheat and gluten rich grains and as much dairy from my diet as possible (excepting fermented products like yogurt). Have pretty much followed as closely as possible to this regimen although I do treat myself to ice cream or a piece of cake for special occasions. And here are the results -- my thyroid came back to more normal function so I could quit taking the thyroxin. Which proves to me that food can play a large role in our well-being. In my 70's now and my last blood test showed even higher thyroid function than before. I wish I could have had access to your excellent videos when I was younger, but thankfully you are helping many others now.

[@ce7106]

Was diagnosed with hypothyroidism last week...was like a huge check list when I looked up the symptoms! I believe I've been suffering a LONG time and I've been relentlessly unkind to myself for years as well as suffering at the hands of comments from 'loved ones' in regards to some of the less common symptoms.

[@OMFGITSVIKKI]

After years of doctors telling me there is nothing wrong with me, to learn to “deal with the aches and pains”, not knowing why I get daily headaches and memory loss, or why I’m tired all the time, I’ve finally been diagnosed with an extremely under-active thyroid. How it went unnoticed for so long, I have no idea. But I’ve experienced so many of these symptoms. My new doctor kept telling me “you like a healthy person” & then noticed a goiter. I’m just happy I’m finally being treated so I can start to feel like myself again.

[@jessicasinterest2012]

You give the best information!! I really wish doctors were more open to listening to their patients. I think as soon as I say “I watch a doctor on the internet and something he described sounds just like what I’m experiencing” my doctor shuts down and dismisses what I say after that.

[@marge3477]

Yup big no no.

[@lauratohome]

Fire this doctor you are going to, interview for a new person, ask questions of them and see how they react.a naturalopathic doctor is helpful and the use of herbs.

[@judylloyd7901]

@@lauratohome Use of diet is the best and the most comprehensive way to treat the human body. You take your pet to a veterinarian and one of the first things they want to know is, "What are you feeding him?" It's a pity that human doctors don't have the same foundation!🤯

[@karensteele8147]

I could write a book about it. I was diagnosed in early 1980s. I am now 63 years old. Thank goodness I had a wonderful Physician who originally diagnosed me.

[@deborahasher176]

I tried for years to convince my sister to have her thyroid checked. She wouldn't listen. Finally she broke down when she was losing her hair so badly she did. Sure enough low thyroid.

[@NessaHavoc]

I encourage people to go get a second opinion if they can. My mother was diagnosed with Hashimoto's hypothyroidism which is an autoimmune disease, after almost 5 years of misdiagnosis. They readily chalked it all up to her being obese. The reason being that her TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone) was within normal range. There are other tests though like T4 and T3 which is what the thyroid itself produces. Those were low but no one looked further because her basic TSH was fine. TSH is released by the pituitary gland, which meant she had a functioning pituitary gland but not a functioning thyroid. There was also a test where they detected and measured antibodies that were attacking her thyroid. So listen to your gut, and don't let them dust your symptoms under a rug.

[@sofiatarnovskygrein6028]

I wish you would write a comprehensive book of test to ask for from our docs, what they are for, and optimal ranges. I would be first in line for a copy. Thanks for all the great info!

[@marge3477]

Yes but you cant ask any doc to do a test it has to be there idea! So tell them your symptoms and pray they give you the test.

[@jj-bp3fr]

@@marge3477 I had to go to a functional medicine doctor and pay out of pocket to get the proper tests done. That's the only way to get 2 hrs of a doctor's time to explain everything, all out of pocket, no insurance coverage . A functional medicine doctor finds the root cause of your disease not a family doctor, they even test your DNA and permeable gut or "leaky gut" until they find your cause. I get away from endocrinologist, they don't know anything.

[@ceilconstante7813]

Honestly if Dr. Berry isn't your doctor, good luck! Personally I went to a Homeopath, finally got diagnosed after suffering since I was an adolescent and started on homeopathic drops but now am using an alternative health product with great success.

[@bananacake9289]

Me too!!!! Some GPs these days I’ve spoken to in uk 🇬🇧 have verŷ LITTLE knowledge of endocrinology whatsoever! 😡 It’s ridiculous…….but I have learned that the thyroid can ‘fluctuate’ if that makes sense!!? My issues started with overactive in 2006…..so then CARBIMAZOLE tabs…..THEN, autumn 2021!! allegedly underactive! 🤷‍♀️🤷‍♀️🤷‍♀️🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️ so then…..STOP meds above completely Next thing …..few months later it’s gone OVERACTIVE again, allegedly! So then…..Dr advises BACK on the Carbimazole 🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️🤷‍♀️🤷‍♀️ I haven’t known whether I’m coming or going….honestly!!!! Plus…..I suffer already for decades with depression, anxiety and similar!! Oh….it’s crazy! And now finally…….I’m referred back to an Endocrinologist BUT may have to wait until April 15th 2022!,! Oh I just give up 🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️😡😡🇬🇧🤷‍♀️🤷‍♀️🤷‍♀️🤷‍♀️🤷‍♀️🤷‍♀️

[@letisanchez5828]

@@ceilconstante7813 What are you using that has helped you? thank you

[@rrenee501]

Clumsiness translates to reduced reaction times resulting from a general slowing of overall bodily systems.

[@michellehecht3409]

Amazingly, I have most of those symptoms. My doctor never mentioned thyroid, but I have had a battery of other tests.

[@priscillasharp8582]

Tell your Doc. To check the ts be assertive, don't wait till it's too late😳🥱😢

[@iss8504]

If you are 40+, go look at Menopause Taylor's channel. She saved my life.

[@adoredheather]

When you have so many of these symptoms and your doctor says “you’re just depressed” 😕

[@marge3477]

Yes! Hair loss has nothing to do with depression!

[@amskazetoame]

Been there done that. Ten yrs and several drs later i was diagnosed with Hashimotos. Five yrs ago now and still no treatment.

[@mjones1122]

@@amskazetoame One of the endos I went to made me suffer for years. He retired and I went to another one who right away said I could benefit from medication. Recently, I started doing Iodine drops and my hair started growing back along my temples. Keep trying new docs. Don't give up!

[@krisb5695]

I keep being told you just getting older 🤬

[@actuallypaulstanley]

100%. Feels like I am fighting against the medical establishment to be diagnosed. I do not wish to pop pills, but I want to know why I am not feeling like myself and everything is a struggle…

[@mahlianeville4395]

Just got my period back after 151 days, finally my Dr did a full panel, and been on T3 medication for 3 weeks

[@orchidsrosesg_disone4431]

Almost 9 months my period has been very light almost thinking menopause…..upped my thyroid medication on my own ** 16 years on meds *** after 3-4 nights of a upper dose I got my period back and the lovely PMS PMDD to boot. But I think it was because I wasn’t staying on the same dose. Just had a phone call with my dr 👨‍⚕️ this morning and he upped it. 50 pounds overweight too…..out growing my clothes here. Can’t lose 1 pound. And I am active. Thyroid has plagued my family father and mother. Wouldn’t be shocked if my brothers anger 😡 problems are low thyroid too. Anger problems for years. Both our parents suffered thyroid. Weight issues since a teenager. Started gaining weight late childhood.

[@LiloEmyoung]

Hypothyroidism (low thyroid function) Symptoms : Common symptoms : -fatigue, weight gain, inability to lose weight, constipation, feeling cold all the time, dry skin, muscle weakiness, swollen thyroid. Uncommon symptoms : -Infertility, breast pain, clumsiness in general, restless leg syndrom, general decrease in motivation, sweets cravings, blurred vision, tinitus or ringing in ears, eye spasm, sleep apnea, snoring, perspiration changes, frequent infections (bronchitis or bladder), poor memory, trouble concentrating, unusual shortness of breath hoarseness of the voice, change in menstrual cycle, neuropathy(tingling, burning, pinpricks in the fingers or toes), fast worsening of the hearing, hair loss, slow pulse rate/ heart rate, unexplained swelling or edema, carpal tunnel syndrom, joint pain, mental depression/anxiety, muscle pain for no reason, poor appetite, low libido, facial swelling, swelling around the eyes or puffiness, losing outer third of the eyebrow, tongue swelling, EKG changes, fluid around the heart, Elevated C reactive protein, low sodium, elelvated tryglicerides/high LDL, anemia, protein in the urine.

[@dreanki]

Jesus, I've had 90% of the uncommon symptoms for years.

[@navybrat1748]

Those are all my symptoms that my endo says “my labs are good” despite great loss of QOL and being hypothyroid for over 20 years. Finally got them to check antibodies for Hashimoto’s and I thought okay this explains it all! Then they tell me, there is nothing else they can do besides Levo/cytomel 🤯 Neuropathy is what has been the worst! Small fiber neuropathy is that a sign of low thyroid?

[@cordybluejeans]

Lilo Emyoung Thank You

[@monica-mofitmeals6602]

Thank you for the breakdown!!

[@Sonnie0325]

Ugh, I have a LOT of these symptoms. Some have lessened or gone away completely when I started doing Keto and Intermittent Fasting.

[@monicad2393]

I was diagnosed years ago. I was on Levothyroxine or Synthroid forever. A few years ago I was switched to Armour Thyroid and I've never felt better! My hair even grew thicker and my eyebrows grew back! :) Now that I'm on keto, it's getting even better!

[@jeanlasek8755]

Who prescribed Armour thyroid? I cannot find such doctor.

[@monicad2393]

@@jeanlasek8755 My regular family medicine physician prescribes it for me. She's amazing! Very supportive of my LCHF lifestyle!

[@jeanlasek8755]

@@monicad2393 where do you live? No doctor here in Notheast is wiling to prescribe it to me. Help!

[@monicad2393]

@@jeanlasek8755 - I live in N. Dakota. We have several people in 2 large healthcare facilities who prescribe it. Have you tried a natural doctor?

[@jeanlasek8755]

Monica, thank you so much, I will try.

[@RebeccaRhodes-j7n]

I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism in 2019, and I've been on levothyroxin since . My brother recommended this channel, so I'm giving this a whirl. Sometimes, I question my dr if I'm being told everything .

[@eggbert191]

Still have a lot of this even with thyroid meds. One of the most difficult symptoms is the tremendous amount of oversweating

[@newfiechicklet]

Me me me

[@Lucyernaga123]

I have been dealing with Hashimoto's/hypothyroidism for 11 years and just wanted to add some more symptoms to the list that I've noticed. They are nausea, irritability, orange palms and swollen and painful lymph nodes around the neck. I have also been dealing with histamine intolerance which I've read could be associated with Hashimoto's. Just my 2 cents there 😄

[@yvonneyeager7929]

I have had 2 years of terrible nausea & vomiting along with the constipation. I think it slows down your gut & therefore makes some people extremely nauseated and/or vomiting

[@tohonour]

Dear one. You seem to have food allergy/ intolerance. That gives problem with autoimmune diseases. Check up a functional/ integrative medicine doctor and get help. I wish you the best.

[@orchidsrosesg_disone4431]

Histamine problem here too. Nausea yes.

[@iss8504]

Wrt the uncommon symptoms, many mimic perimenopause. If you're 45 and have these symptoms, go see your gynecologist. I thought for years that my endocrinologist was undertreating me and once I realized it was perimenopause and got hrt, I feel like myself again. I apologized to my endocrinologist. I suffered needlessly for years. Actually thought I had early onset dementia.

[@jchisum07]

Thank you Doctor Berry!!! I've suffered from diagnosed hypothyroidism for 3 years - but watching your channel and eating a healthier human diet has SUBSTANTIALLY decreased ALL my symptoms !

[@jessicawitty2764]

I love this! I suspected that I’ve had hypothyroidism for years, but because my bloodwork shows I was in the “normal” range they discounted it. I was finally diagnosed in February, along with severely low testosterone, so we are in the process of getting my hormones leveled out.

[@dittyryan9088]

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[@dittyryan9088]

I JUST have half a thyroid ...had an operation about 30 years .ago..whenever I complained to any doctor about how tired I was. Doctors ignored me. I had to ask for tyroid blood test.they came back normal..one doctor told me throid tests had to sent to a special state lab.which was never done.. about a year ago I got a nodule in my throat,, have good and bad days. Now I have been reading a lot zbout the thyroid

[@TayDaley]

This has happened to me too. Symptoms for years but tested normal and I was going so I was still searching for years, ended up having severe symptoms last few weeks I thought it was a heart attack. Thyroid Sensitive Hormone tested In the 8s at the ER and when re tested this week it went to the 9s and my testosterone was tested low a few years ago. I was wondering what the cause of it was.

[@abbytat6]

Did you by any chance also have sleep apnea?

[@tns4358]

I’ve watched this because I was curious. I’m hypothyroid and menopausal. ( premature) The hypothyroid symptoms I have now compared to before being properly diagnosed are way more subtile and takes me longer to realize I’m off. The muscle weakness, actually more like pain/soreness, body stiffness it sneaks up on you, I even have constipation, which I never had before, the extra face dryness it’s weird too, sometimes the heels get cracked, my legs itch so bad, and I do get swelling in my legs and face puffy/eyes, gain weight that creeps in quickly with no changes in eating habits. I take all the supplements in the world and iodine etc. My brain takes longer to put the symptoms together! Great video! As I am writing I’m going through one of these episodes where I have to increase my dose. I have a very narrow therapeutic index and that doesn’t help either. I can only tolerate one kind of desiccated thyroid and compounded. I’ve only experienced hyper symptoms once when I started mercury chelation, I’ve lowered my dose to 1/3 since that, and I feel it with Armour, my body seems to take it too fast and I can’t keep even with it. It’s great to have awareness of the many ways we all experience symptoms.

[@sharonprather9188]

God bless you and thank you for caring. Been sick and growing sicker since 2017, doctors here are worthless, nobody cares. We work our whole lives giving to others, but when we retire we no longer have value. Will be looking forward to more videos to tell me what to do since I have no other doctor..

[@barking.dog.productions1777]

Thyroid problems run in my family. I have about 90% of these symptoms, just started about 2 years ago... I am almost 60. Thank you, I need to set up some testing.

[@lionnees5479]

Hairloss, Brain Fog, Brittle nails and depression

[@gigiwallace6768]

I have all of these + many others that Dr. Berry described. So what did you do about this Jaquailya?

[@andy1way]

and Hairloss, Brain Fog, Brittle nails and depression, memory loss. Oh.....

[@bass-13r]

Same issues with me 😢

[@shwingler8871]

@@bass-13r get a blood test to check tsh. I got bloodwork done for feeling dizzy and having heart palpitations and all my nutrients were good but my tsh was super high. Now all these symptoms make sense. I’m 18 and male so I was very surprised because I thought this was mostly in women

[@Yaha-b9k]

@lionnees5479 Yes. This is me loss of hair, energy, dry skin. Just miserable.

[@BarneyBear777]

I have a lot of these symptoms. My thyroid was always 'fine'. I went in one day complaining of fatigue. I had a fatigue panel run on my blood work. I'm now on Levothyroxine and Nature Thyroid along with HRT. With Keto, I feel much better!

[@clarissamck]

How are you feeling now Robin?

[@darren6831]

???

[@sevirutgrink2840]

So many of these symptoms are attributed to peri-menopause as well. It is safe to say that thyroid testing for women of peri-menopausal age should be recommendend.

[@carlinebonney7114]

Thank you for all you great video there need to be more doctors like you in this world God Bless you and your family .

[@sbohatch805]

Amen brother. I use a western philosophy MD for my in-network internist but control my thyroid through a naturalist PA who really knows what blood lab work to order to interpret and monitor my hypothyroidism. She's the one that recognized my T3 and T4 responded independently to naturethroid and levothyroxine; i take both to get proper levels of T3, T4. She's amazing in how she reads the different blood lab indicators, translates to lay language and provides natural, logical health habits to keep it in balance--not simply "up the dose" or prescribe another pharmaceutical to mask various symptoms. She's not against pharma, just relies on it as a last measure. Dr Berry you are what the West needs in real healthcare. My PAs and your battles are convincing a blind, numb public conditioned to search for another pill to swallow without listening to to myriad side effects that will bring you back for another pill. Keep preaching, PLEASE! We're listening. May God continue blessing you and those who listen to your wisdom.

[@doriszelaya1230]

Im most grateful to come across this gem of knowledge vid, I’ve suffering for a long time with thyroid issues without knowing it, going through this alone is been very difficult painful and depressing, I’ve been stubborn about given up and accepting the wrong diagnosis has pushed me to keep digging about ways to help myself to get rid of all this symptoms that has weighed me down severely, I am determined to fix this problem with the help of diet and natural medicine, I will follow trough with all those tests you mentioned to make sure I have the right kind of diagnoses as I’m suspicious I’ve been diagnosed wrongly! A million thanks for posting this video!!!

[@cwitham69]

Wow, you're correct. That list did blow me right into next Wednesday! Thanks for this very unique information.

[@leslieholland7843]

Wow! I have every one (except maybe one) of the more unusual symptoms. Odd. I wonder if I need to move to Tennessee to become one of your patients. So far I've been tested about 10 times for this, but never the more 'extra' tests. I look forward to learning more from you! Thanks to you, and to God, for God's leading me to you. He always shows me stuff on KZbin that have changed my life. Weird. Is God in charge of KZbin algorhythms?

[@patralink]

I suffered with Graves disease (hyper thyroid) that turned into low thyroid (hypo thyroid) after treatment. It was very difficult to deal with and many of the symptoms of Graves were very similar to Hashimotos. Please consider doing a vlog on Graves.

[@donnaveirs8930]

Thank You. I've wrote EVERYTHING you said, down. (Taking it to mine and my daughter's doctors) I want the Full Panel Test on both of us.

[@QIKWIA]

I am excited and looking forward to your FULL thyroid testing video! Ive already told 3 people about it!👏🏾👏🏾

[@theescorpio565]

I love video. I've been dealing with symptoms for awhile (2yrs+) and it did become my new normal. So sometimes I would tell my doctor only one thing was wrong without putting it all together. Up until recently that is. I have a lot of the uncommon symptoms. Abnormal EKGs, face swelling, hoarse voice and so much more. It all makes sense now!

[@pailbadcock]

Wonderful, informative video! An underactive/low thyroid is commonly caused by an autoimmune disease called hashimotos. It's important that your Dr checks for antibodies also. The uncommon list of symptoms is endless. It's crazy that the little butterfly gland can cause you so much grief. It's awful and relentless.

[@m.pixley8413]

I was recently diagnosed with low thyroid and given medication. Lo and behold the air pain I had for one year went away. So did the feeling that my gums had turned into dry rubber.

[@craftybutterflyfarris7732]

Awesome video. This was very informative. I have almost everything he named. I have been diagnosed since I was 20 years old and I am now 43. I do take Levothyroxine for my Hypothyroidism. It is very important to take the medication everyday. I learned this the hard way, I stopped taking my medication for about 2 months and one night I woke up having blurred vission, I felt Hot Tingling all over my body, I felt I could not breathe, I had palpitations, I thought i was going to die. My family called the ambulance and when they were examining me they thought I was on drugs because my eye pupils were wide and would not shrink under light, of course I was not doing any drugs this was just something else happening to my body. When I was examined at the emergency room my sugar levels were very high and my blood pressure was very elevated as well. They treated my sugar and my blood pressure but for some reason nothing was working. There were 4 doctors trying things to help me, when the blood test came back they saw that my Thyroids were out of wack. When they treated my thyroids everything else just calmed down. Let me tell you it was the worst night of my life and ever since I have not missed taking my Levothyroxine. I thought I would share that because some people don't think thyroid problems are not that serious.

[@MyPiggieWorld]

Hi, I'm so glad you're well, my wife and myself have Hypothyroidism, it has been a nightmare. We have been experiencing, muscle and joint pain, small nerve neuropathy in our feet as well, our blood sugar and pressure had been extremely high. We were both having a hard time with concentration, terrible brain fog. We are just starting the Levothyroxine and I was wondering how long does it start to help? We really need some hope, lol.

[@soulie64]

Many of these symptoms are similar to menopause. I started HRT 6 months ago but still suffer with numbness/tingling of my hands and anxety is still really bad. I’m going to contact my GP, thank you for this information.

[@Maremare680]

OMG! You just described all my symptoms in a nutshell . Thank you so much!

[@denisemarie6113]

Thank you for this information I think I have low thyroid but the times I’ve been tested the results are always negative I’ve suffered hair loss for almost 25 years, also have depression and anxiety and a lot of other symptoms you mentioned I’m looking forward to the video about what test to ask our doctor for cuz I think a lot of them are clueless

[@Tammy-cj5qu]

One of my doctors were a little less bad. But after going to two other doctors, he was the only one that checked my thyroid. My TSH was low and my T4 Free was normal. My diagnosis was a normal thyroid. The sad thing about him and the other two doctors, they never said but lets try some more testing to see why you feel so bad. They all just ignored it and even after returning to each of them with the same symptoms none ever thought to do more testing. I am now on doctor number 4. He is treating me for arthritis but I still am not well. My dad had a piece of his thyroid removed but he doesn't remember why. My maternal grandmother passed away from thyroid cancer. Does thyroid problems run in the family? Thank you for all your great information. I thankful we have you. I will ask my new doctor to perform a full thyroid test. Take care!!!

[@patmike3406]

I am looking forward to seeing the full Thyroid testing you recommend. This is for my husband who has anemia that doctors cannot explain (or solve) and a lot of other uncommon symptoms you mentioned.

[@The-LongRoad-Home]

Again thank you again so much Doc🙌 I'm going to put this on this evening with my wife,I'm going to suggest that perhaps I have a Dysfunctional thyroid. this is a way I can suggest we both go get checked out... I just want her to be happy and healthy and bright again, that's all I want from this world...

[@somethinggood9267]

Awwww this comment warmed my heart. Praying for you two.

[@chrisyb4762]

This is so true. the last part of his list is how I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism.

[@brooklynnikki478]

I have a low thyroid and my doctor said it was within the normal range. Nope, I started taking vitamins for thyroid health!

[@QIKWIA]

👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 Please, Please do more videos on the thyroid! Would you be willing to discuss HYPER thyroidism with us? Great commentary! You're the best☺️

[@jotandtittle4525]

I can check yes to so many of these

[@denniswilson5384]

Definitely looking forward to the subsequent videos about low thyroid. I want to know all the testing required as well as what to do if the findings indicate I have low thyroid. I have several of the symptoms mentioned and I don't like it.

[@timgoffard]

Dr Berry, there is a video on KZbin about how long term ketosis can destroy your thyroid-especially in women. She cites studies and books. I was wondering if you could address this? Thanks. I love all your videos.

[@sunshinegirl1967]

I'm wondering that too! I just don't do well on very low carb.

[@sunshinegirl1967]

Thanks Tim for this information. I just looked up keto and thyroid in women and it led to an article by Dr Westin Childs about this. I have the symptoms of keto damaging my thyroid now. My last free T4 and 3 are low and my TSH keeps going up. Apparently keto is doing damage to my thyroid. I had a feeling that maybe I shouldn't do keto anymore. I think maybe there isn't just one diet for everyone and maybe I should start eating some vegetables again. Not go crazy. Years ago I tried Atkins and by day 2 I couldn't get off the sofa - no energy. This was way before my thyroid diagnosis but I knew that was coming because of a strong family history.

[@timgoffard]

Actually a couple other videos I watched did say that thyroid levels do actually decrease, but that it is normal because thyroid hormone is tied to insulin, so the thyroid hormone is simply needed less. Therefore a drop in thyroid is to be expected and normal and not a big concern. Kinda like concerns over big scary cholesterol are not really the big scare it once was.

[@sunshinegirl1967]

@mary sanza thanks Mary I'll look up Dr Igho.

[@sunshinegirl1967]

@@timgoffard thanks for clarifying that Tim, I'm finding that oxalates were a problem for me. I was overeating Bhu keto bars made from cashews - high in oxalates. I though they were freebies since they were low in carbs, they're not! I cut out almonds too, feeling better now.

[@MusicBear5150]

Have been on Levothyroxine for over two years now. The numbers have consistently read within normal range with every three month check. However, I'm still having hypo symptoms! Some even worse now than before I started taking Levothyroxine. It really gets frustrating! I tell my doc that I'm still feeling ALL of these symptoms and he looks at me and says, "Well your thyroid numbers are showing within normal range"... Well, then Why do I still feel so lousy with many of these symptoms? Thank you, Dr.Berry. Your videos are always informational and straight to the point. 👍💗

[@aprylhenry1190]

Thank you so much for this video, I have been suffering so much with most of these symptoms you spoke about for awhile now. They are making me crazy! I don't know what to do, I was watching a video on hypothyroidism. After it finishes , your video came on, it's like you were reading me up. My brain hardly works, I feel as if I'm lost !! Now I have to go get at him with this video. Bless you doctor !!

[@murnettie]

Wow I have quite a lot of those symptoms. I really should get a full thyroid panel done

[@dagmarrojas9563]

Spot on! I have a lot of those symptoms for yrs!! Last year's blood test finally showed low thyroid and doc gave me medication after 3 months got re-tested and it was high and he took me off the medication. I was finally feeling well and I was so upset when he told me to stop it, he totally disregarded how I felt. I've lost all faith in doctors and here I am miserable again.

[@theorangevestarmy4255]

I'm 55, have Addison's disease, weighed 174/6' when I graduated from high school, am currently at 162 with clothes & shoes on. Was prescribed synthroid about 25 years ago, suffering complete fatigue & lethargy, what a beast Mr. Addison's is.

[@ScottWoodland]

The irony in my life. We deal with this in our dogs (Goldens and English Setters) but I've never pushed my PCP to do more than the basics. As I listened to the list, several things rang true for me (and likely my wife too) and so now I'll be talking to my PCP again. Thank you.

[@FrederickTSchurgerDC]

The shortlist of symptoms my wife has that coincide with this list: Breast tenderness, sweet cravings, eye spasms, perspiration issues (i.e. temp regulation), frequent infections, concentration, shortness of breath (unexplained), joint pain, muscle pain, poor appetite, low libido, low sodium in blood work, high LDL. As a chiropractor, I don't order blood work though I can. I am at a point where I'm going to start ordering thyroid tests on patients who don't respond to care properly who haven't had a complete thyroid workup. Its borderline negligence that TSH is the standard of care. That's like going to the drive-thru, placing your order, but you have no guarantee that what you ordered is what you're going to get. Of course, most people assume that what they order in a fast-food drive-thru is actually food, but that's another story!! Now if only I could get Armour Thyroid for patients...that's why we have smart docs like you to make sure we get the right meds when a patient needs them!!

[@brandi6591]

Not only thyroid but low ferritin is a big culprit especially for women and presents many of the symptoms you described.

[@jaimiemainberger5039]

You are such a blessing. Thank you for this video. I have all of these but not the usual suspects. So now I know for sure I’m low thyroid. Thank you for your time to do this video

[@joannaRB]

Would you please make a video on low thyroid treatments, please? Specifically, is iodine supplementation better than levothyroxine, etc.? Thank you very much!

[@etbad2]

Mine is caused because I live down river from the Hanford Nuclear plant! I spent all summer water skiing on the Columbia River! So I’m sure I drank gallons of that water! I do have a cyst in my thyroid, so I take 0.05 mg pill each morning! The reason it’s so weak, is because I started having panic attacks after I was taking the regular thyroid pill they start you out on! They were way too strong for me! I’ve been on the pills for over 20 years now. I did just notice the ones I’m taking now are Not the natural thyroid! I have no idea how long I’ve been on this kind, but I will be contacting my Dr & getting this fixed ASAP! Anyway, I do have a lot of these symptoms! I’m actually surprised! I will be asking my doc for the complete test, as well! Thank you so much, Dr Barry!❤️

[@izunadara1894]

Decreased Motivation, Increased Perspuration, and Neuropathy are my only symptom's.

[@jeannereich8690]

Been on meds for 73 years. My TSH numbers fluctuate wildly every 3-6 months. Finally talked them into quarterly checks. Still won't do a full panel on me. So tired of this struggle.😢

[@edimoelvis9904]

73 years!? Damn it ! Pls get Organic Selenium 200mcg+ kelp(for iodine) + Zinc Picolinate 12mg . You will get better . And please let your diet be good.

[@gerahuey3706]

Thanks for the info. If Drs could get this upset and willing to give good info maybe lots of people wouldn't be so sick❤❤​@@edimoelvis9904

[@teresacunningham270]

It doesn't matter whether you respond or not I love your videos it's like everything that you've been saying about keto and carnivore and getting sugar and carbohydrates out of your diet I've been telling my family for probably the last 15 years

[@GodandBrooksFallsbears]

I’ve got sleep apnea, according to my Dr high LDL, I’ve had problems with concentration, short term memory loss. But I’ve also had been on the sad diet before turning keto 2017 now carnivore. I’ve also had undiagnosed Lyme symptoms over 24 years because the Doctors that I’ve had didn’t take them seriously despite me living in a wooded area all my life. I’ve pretty much had to treat myself. I’ve been getting improvements in the areas that I’ve mentioned through carnivore. Have no idea exact cause low thyroid, or lies my doctor told me.

[@evelynb-n7j]

I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism years ago, with all the classic symptoms you describe; however, now I'm suffering from heat - always hot and often sweaty. What is your recommendation or thoughts on this?

[@a42lalrinkimi48]

I just found out I have hypothyroidism. I pray that I don't have infertility especially with my ongoing lifestyle. On that note, do you have a video on the topic of how young women can improve fertility? Thank you for sharing so much information doctor.

[@R.S.407]

wow thanks for this, i received a call from my doctor today to discuss the findings from a recent blood test and he confirmed a very low thyroid reading, said well below what minimum sound be, after watching this i have around ten of those symptoms but had put it down to simply getting older, if in doubt get checked out and don't just leave it like i did.

[@emmanuelpeters3997]

Doctor iyaremoses on KZbin channel is the best, with his herbs remedy I was free hypothyroidism

[@gloryjames8122]

I am amazed by the effectiveness of Dr the herbal treatment I got from Dr iyaremoses on KZbin channel, in just two weeks of taking his herbal am completely free from hypothyroidism

[@barbaracoyle72]

I can't wait for that video. I have to find a new pcp. I'm about to give up. My current doc basically thinks I'm winning. I've been telling him for 2years about all these symptoms. Every single one.

[@technojunkindatrunk]

It is time to find a new doctor who will “listen” to you. They are out there, ya just gotta look.

[@barbaracoyle72]

@@technojunkindatrunk I agree, sometimes what the docs say to me makes me second guess myself.

[@Judeslovinlife]

Dr. Berry, you're saving me a little more with each video! Thank you. Do you list someplace in your video's what (great blood numbers) should be on Thyroid testing?? I have my numbers and some are considered "normal range", and some are not. I need to find the "optimal" numbers, and some guidance on what being LOW or HIGH outside the normal range actually means. Thanks again.....

[@german_lifestyle_tajbakhsh7282]

You are the most knowledgeable doctor in your profession. I appreciate that. All these symptoms were ignored in Germany and doctors laughed at me! I have a retinal vein occlusion now! They just don’t care! And I cannot get medication as long as they dont agree

[@shirlynssleeve4661]

Almost 61, no Thyroid as radiated 20 years ago, had VSG in MX so lost 120 lbs 6 yrs ago & kept it off w/Keto. I am 3 weeks into Carnivore which long term is not for me BUT works well for a cut, yes you can gain weight on Keto! So hard to find someone that will give me anything but modern thyroid meds in Michigan.

[@kimanhchung8372]

I got low thyroid, now getting better thanks doctor

[@lam7750]

My doctor says I’m absolutely healthy. No problems except that I suffer from “knowing too much”😏 and the story has been ongoing for so many years now until I feel like just giving up on the healthcare system now. Wish we had some more doctors like you up here in our country 🙏🏼

[@cherylmockotr]

That is the ultimate example of physician gaslighting!! The truth, though, is that you only appear to know too much because he knows so little. I bet he's a great supporter of the experimental injections from 2021 as well!

[@meredithchildress8001]

Thank you so much for your list of uncommon symptoms. I recognize some that I had no idea were related to a thyroid condition. I'm going to see what needs to be done to help my thyroid.

[@chrissyforanimals]

Can you please discuss restless leg syndrome?

[@LongnailsNJ]

Kizzy I have it bad every once in a while... and my Dr prescribed Ropeinrole and it helps all the time!!!!!

[@ladyp5511]

I've been on pramepexole for awhile now and it really works. Just not sure how long I can safely take it.

[@terrifantetti5923]

I wish you would do a video on hyperthyroidism/graves disease. It's so hard to find healthy alternatives on this thyroid issue. I've found tons of info on hypothyroidism but very little on hyperthyroidism.

[@lyndeesue5607]

How are we to then find a doctor that has a clue as to what to do to help us when our test results come back ? I think most Drs don’t know what try or change in our meds after seeing these test results... please help us find informed Drs in our areas. Thank you

[@danielleschnoberger8535]

I'm 51 female and I have been on the same dosage ever since May 1998 it's been the same ever since then. I found out from my biological Uncle that my birth mother's sister and cousin have the high thyroid. I'm the only one with three other siblings and one of my brothers is a half brother and he can look like a body builder even now at 43 years old. I'm 5'3" and the last time I got on the scale in July I was 308.6lbs. I have past injuries that make it hard for me to do not much when my herniated disc is out and my hips take turns going out on me and my feet are not the same at all and I have high arches. I have no energy maybe I can last 2-4 hours I have to make sure that I get everything done before around there because I can't do anything for the rest of the night. In the last three years I've been getting bed sores on the butt. And yeast infections non stop I think I got it gone and over night it feels like it comes full on again. I haven't been able to do to much apt. cleaning in the last 3-5 years much. No one wants to hang out with me because I can't do much. Winter time is horrible last November and December were bad I could barely stand up to go into the bathroom and kitchen when needed. I need to know if there is something that can actually help me with losing weight. I have small thighs and definitely a lower belly and chest and water retention feet and up to just above my knees when it's bad retention and other areas. I can cook I can only eat chicken and hamburger. I have cholesterol med's. Potassium. An histamine and nasal spray others. In 2005 my right ear went out and I always had excellent hearing. I started my period at 11 years old. Never had a normal period. No actual boyfriends or kid's. Just saying some of the things that happened to me and my symptoms and almost all of what was said for both the actual symptoms for low thyroid and the other one's you could have too. I've never had good sleep. It's 2am. right now but I started sleeping the opposite of my neighbor in my first apt. our bedrooms are on the same wall so my neighbor snored so I started to go to bed at 7:30am. after he woke up that was in 1999 or 2000. I need some feedback on what exactly I need to tell my doctor on what the other blood tests I need to have done to see if there is anything that can help me with my gut. Whenever I would work out I would only lose inches no weight and gain muscle majorly. I hope this helps someone else. If need be you can ask me anything. On here.

[@machelleswartz9746]

I had 23 of these symptoms for a very long time. Found out 2 weeks ago, I have hypothyroidism. The only thing is my heart had been racing 135 times a minute, sometimes 125, but always fast day and night. Now that I've started medication, my heart rate has slowed down considerably in 2 weeks. Now it's stays between 81 and 100 times a minute.

[@thomasmwape1564]

Iam going through the same heart racing about 166/minute

[@edimoelvis9904]

My wife's heart was running at 210 ! got her to the doctor she is down to 130-140-150 range. But make sure to use selenium

[@orchidsrosesg_disone4431]

My younger brother said I was a hypochondriac. Before he moved out permanently on his own. 7 years ago. Last words I heard from him. Pretty much all these symptoms I have had or have now. Thyroid can beat the hell out of you. 😢😢😢 hair loss too.

[@fatfullday]

My first sign of hypothyriod was around 12. As soon as i started my cycle i had no heat tolerance, couldn't sweat at all, migraines, very long, heavy periods. Then after baby's I had depression, NO LIBIDO, then a goiter, weight gain, Thinning hair, eye spassim, ridges on my nails and extremely dry skin. I started keto/carnivore, i take oyster plus, magnesium and Krill.

[@edimoelvis9904]

Just add Selenium+ kelp ,+zinc

[@rosiejaan4195]

GOD BLESS YOU DOC, NICE INFORMATION, THANKS.😊...FROM CANADA

[@samreen4380]

Good information dr we are waiting for ur nxt video about the test

[@peteadkins4474]

Have All thanks so

[@Marimarr59]

Doctor Berry, your right on the money with this video... I know I have hypothyroidism.. because it runs in my family... But doctors I've seen and who checked my thyroid say what you said they would say... All is well, bc the only check the 2 things you mentioned. I have almost all of those symtoms! Example: it's 205 degrees out and I sit in the direct sun because I'm cold and will not sweat! Very unusual to say the least. I cannot remember a thing anymore and I'm only 61.. but feel like 100. I'm gonna tell my new doctor what you said , and most likely will get a big laugh🙄😲 I wish I lived closer to where you are, so you could be my doctor Ty for this video

[@saints82]

Dr. Berry how do l find out what is the underlying cause of my Low Thyroid. So that l don't need to take meds for my lifetime? Subbed some years ago and am now keto 3 yrs. Love your channel you & your wife have been and continue to be a great help to me. Many thanks, Sandy

[@brucemaher7621]

Man YOU hit the nail on the HEAD there ... But here is the funny thing (NOT) my doctor only just this week found my thyroid problem and I have been suffering for years... These doctor need a rocket up there you know what...thanks for all your advice ..I have learnt more from you in a couple of days watching your channel than ever before.. Thanks again

[@ahc1957]

I just went to my doctor and mentioned that I think I have a thyroid problem. I’m aware of many symptoms and asked for a blood test to confirm. My daughter and husband have thyroid issues that had unusual symptoms. I did the research and had to insist that they get tested. Sure enough, they both tested positive even though the doctor said their symptoms were not usual. It ended up that my husband has hypothyroidism and my daughter had Graves which required radiation and heart meds. I had no problem but now I have very many of the symptoms you just mentioned. Waiting on an ultrasound and blood test in 2 days.

[@desiraemorales4125]

If you are alive, it can be related to low thyroid. It's almost anything and everything. That little thing controls so many different things in our body. My word.

[@Pipsterz]

Yes please, do a full video on how to thoroughly check for hypothyroidism. Thanks doctor B

[@anniebellis273]

I was diagnosed in very early childhood. Was on NDT, and doing well until my grandmother’s doctor changed my Rx to Synthroid. Was on that for 30 years and was miserable. Not ONE of my symptoms improved until I got back on NDT.

[@Marie-or6hz]

Most of what you listed, I suffer from. I'll ask my pc about it. Thank you so much for the information.

[@teach1171]

I developed most of these symptoms after I went on thyroid med.

[@Painfulwhale360]

What meds did you start taking?

[@ruairijoseph]

Spoon finger nails and split lips, usually in the corner of the mouth that never really heals for long. Doc should know these 2 also.

[@lauralove5336]

Oh my god!! I am blown away. I hit so many?!!

[@linda-ks9pf]

I brought up more than 10 of these symptoms to my GP and he did not do a thyroid test for over five years. When I asked specifically for a thyroid test he did the bare minimum and said nothings wrong it's in parameters.

[@willowZzzzzz]

So the big question. Does the low thyroid function cause the depression and stress symptoms, or does being chronically stressed and saturated in stress hormones destroy your thyroid function? Is it even possibly a vicious circle?

[@stephy6199]

Suffering since 2012. I have all symptoms except hearing & heart. Thyroid very swollen now. Waiting on bloodwork. Cant beleive how sick i am & ive been tested before and always came back negative.

[@missmac1097]

I had infertility issues. Infertility doctor and the Endocrinologist, with ONE test could find nothing wrong. I had most the symptoms you listed. My general doc had my labs over several years. He compared them and saw I slipped ONE point, but still in range. Got levothyroxin and boom! I got pregnant.

[@missmac1097]

@@marieholmes6480 will do, thank. you

[@edimoelvis9904]

Wow tnx!

[@edimoelvis9904]

Pls what my of levothyroxine daily?

[@denniswilson5384]

Low thyroid common signs and symptoms: Fatigue Weight gain or inability to lose weight Constipation Always feeling cold Dry skin Muscle weakness Goiter or swollen thyroid gland Low thyroid uncommon signs and symptoms: Infertility Breast pain Clumsiness Restless leg syndrome Decreased motivation Sweet cravings Tinnitus Blurred vision Eye spasms Sleep apnea and snoring Perspiration changes (either much more or much less than before) Frequent infections like colds and bronchitis Poor memory Trouble concentrating Shortness of breath (S.O.B. lol) Hoarseness of the voice Dysmenorrhea - any significant changes in your menstrual cycle Neuropathy - burning/tingling/numbness Hearing decline Hair loss Slow heart rate without medication Unexplained swelling or edema Carpal tunnel syndrome symptoms (often but not always) Joint pain (could also be arthritis) Depression or anxiety Muscle pain (staying sore for days after some physical task) Poor appetite Low libido Facial swelling or facial skin thickening Eyelid swelling, puffy eyes Swollen tongue ECG/EKG changes Pericardial effusion without another reason for it Elevated CRP (C-reactive protein) Low sodium Elevated triglycerides Elevated LDL-C Anemia Protein in the urine