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Date: | Fri, 25 Jul 1997 11:43:47 -0700 |
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To anyone who may be able to help,
Hi, I am new to this list. Just got it today as a matter of fact.
I have not been diagnosed with any kind of thyroid problem, but because
of things I have been reading, and things my mother in law has said (she
has a daughter who is hyper) I am wondering if I possibly could be hypo.
Here are the symptoms I have been having:
A lump in my throat, like something is caught high up in my
throat and I can't swallow it. I had a baby just 8 months ago and this
was not noticed as much during the pregnancy, but for about three months
before I got pregnant, two months into my pregnancy, and about the past
three months, this has been bothering me. I am tired all the time. Even
when I get plenty of sleep at night. I gained an excessive amount of
weight during my pregnancy, and have not only not lost it, but have
gained about 20 lbs more. I gained 20 lbs within the first year before I
got pregnant. This is my forth child and have never had any trouble at
all getting the weight off. Even when I was on the pill. my normal weight
ranges between 155-165. Anywhere in there is a good weight for me, and I
usually can maintain it without even trying to. I now weight 230 and
gaining. No matter what I try I can't lose it. I have pain and stiffness
in my joints. Especially my ankles and my knees. Some mornings I can't
even go down the stairs. My hands and my knees have swollen. My wedding
ring is getting tight. I can't get it off. Even though I have never had
any trouble with its fit in the past. Even when I had toxemia during my
first pregnancy and swelled up like a balloon. My hair is dry and
brittle, and my skin in some places is dry and scaly. Normally, I would
have oily skin, or normal. Even though I use thick, rich creams on my
skin, I have not seen any improvement.
I have some information coming to me in the mail about it. But
before I go running to the doctor with this. I want to make sure my
information is right. If anyone has anything they can tell me. I would
appreciate it. Thanx for your time.
Lara
Olfert
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