Hypothyroidism Support Group

Hypothyroidism is the disease state caused by insufficient production of thyrohormone by the thyroid gland. There are several distinct causes for chronic hypothyroidism, the most common being Hashimoto's thyroiditis and hypothyroidism following radioiodine therapy for hyperthyroidism. Advanced hypothyroidism may cause severe complications, the most serious one of which is...

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Body temperature

54Mariposa
54Mariposa
Got up to 98.6 this morning!!! Woooo Hoooo! Now it's back to 97.5, but it was nice while it lasted....

Have a great day!
MButterfly
MButterfly
You're on your way!
54Mariposa
54Mariposa
Hot tamale!!!
2Bhere
2Bhere
Oh how happy to be warm. Mine still varies like that also. However, the last two mornings I have woken up with sweats. I am not complaining, thought I had lost that ability long ago.
54Mariposa
54Mariposa
Oh my goodness - wrote too soon... it was back down to 96 & change last night. BOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!
MButterfly
MButterfly
Ya know, I've always had a low body temp. Mine never gets above 97.5 unless I'm sick, even with appropriate thyroid treatment.

And, it's gonna fluctuate - everybody's does for the most part - especially women. And it will always be lower in the afternoon than morning.
54Mariposa
54Mariposa
Soooo glad I have company! We are all Ice Maidens! BBBBBRRRR!