The thyroid can be tricky. Too much and you feel bad and too little and you feel bad. Even the tests for thyroid can be confusing. For example, if your TSH, thyroid stimulating hormone is elevated it actually means that your thyroid is underperforming. TSH goes up when your own ability to regulate thyroid goes down. Someone with Hashimotos may experience weight gain, fatigue, and sensitivity to cold. On the contrary, someone with Graves where you have an overactive thyroid may experience weight loss, anxiety, shaky hands, high blood pressure and sweating. Get your thyroid checked every year or more often if you have symptoms. A balanced thyroid is a balanced body.
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