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...
I have been on thyroxine for about 5 months now, and the doctor says my levels are now fine. i don't feel as tired anymore, and generally feeling better. But I still feel the cold, and more so than everyone else. Does anyone else still feel cold?
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Definately,even if its quite mild out Im the one with a thick coat on. Ive just had mine upped again but its nearly back on track. x
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YES even once on the correct meds the cold cuts through me I can not take the cold at all. I guess the meds help somewhat but well there is only so much they can do. I ALWAYS am over dressed.....
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I am always either hot or cold. VERY VERY sensitive to temperature. I have been told this is a very common side effect
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Same here! I am very sensitive to temperature as well!
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even when its 80 degrees outside i am cold
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I am on synthroid and I am constantly warm. I have trouble mostly at night when I am constantly sweating. When it is 80 degrees or warmer I just want lay in cold water.
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Yep still get cold, mostly it will be my feet even in the summer. At times the hands will but that usually starts more towards the fall season.
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