3. Understanding the Symptoms of Hashimoto’s Disease
Hashimoto’s disease may lie dormant for years, presenting little to no symptoms. In fact, many people live with autoimmune disorders, without even realizing anything is wrong with them. Environmental, physiological, and psychological triggers, such as high levels of stress, can flare up the first signs of the disease.
The issue with diagnosing Hashimoto’s disease is that doctors often mistake them for symptoms of other diseases and disorders. Doctors may misdiagnose Hashimoto as another disorder such as adrenal fatigue.
Here is a list of common symptoms of Hashimoto’s disease, if you recognize one or more of them, arrange a consultation with your doctor for a diagnosis.
• Fatigue.
• Water retention (puffy face.)
• Slight weight gain.
• Dry skin.
• Brittle nails.
• Constipation.
• Thinning hair.
• Fertility issues.
• Hoarse voice and sore throat.
• Irregular or heavy menstruation.
• Increased skin sensitivity to cold environments.
• Muscle weakness.
• Enlarged thyroid.
• Cognitive problems such as loss of memory or “brain fog.”
• Sensitivity to medications you are currently using.