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Share I am 55. 2007 had thyroid cancer and had thyroid removed. Had a recurrence in 2014 and had lymph nodes removed from neck and had radiation. On top of that, I am in menopause. I have health issues that I'm sometimes confused if it's thyroid or menopause related.
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Hello MargieM,
Welcome to the EmpowHER community and thank you for sharing your concerns.
I can appreciate your confusion. Have you spoken with your primary care physician about these specific health issues?
In general, symptoms associated with hypothyroidism or under active thyroid gland in your case the absence of, include:
Fatigue
Increased sensitivity to cold
Constipation
Dry skin
Unexplained weight gain
Puffy face
Hoarseness
Muscle weakness
Elevated blood cholesterol level
Muscle aches, tenderness and stiffness
Pain, stiffness or swelling in your joints
Heavier than normal or irregular menstrual periods
Thinning hair
Slowed heart rate
Depression
Impaired memory
MargieM, are you taking a daily dose of of the synthetic thyroid hormone levothyroxine ?
Typically, symptoms associated with menopause include:
Irregular periods
Vaginal dryness
Hot flashes
Night sweats
Sleep problems
Mood changes
Weight gain and slowed metabolism
Thinning hair and dry skin
Loss of breast fullness
I hope this general information is helpful.
Regards,
July 27, 2015 - 8:07amMaryann
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