Confused

[heather35]

I am a 35 year old female.  Until 2 1/2 weeks ago, I have always been really healthy.  Out of nowhere, my body started to ache.  I thought nothing of it at first, maybe just the flu.  But now, 2 1/2 weeks later, I still hurt.  Mainly my upper body, arms, shoulders, wrists, forearms and my lower back just ache in the muscles and joints.  I have always had to battle my weight my entire life.  It has always been a chore for me to lose weight even with a good diet and regular excercise.  I just feel like I am going crazy!  I don't understand what is going on with my body.  I was wondering if it could be due to hypothyroidism or maybe even perimenopause since I started my period at 9 years of age?  

[windowcleaner99]

get to a doctor ,it could be a good idea good luck ,tests are easy and tell alot

[jbeltran]

I agree get the test done, I went on for three years before being told that i had a thyroid problem. all the doctors told me no you are fine until I was fortuante enough to have the doctor who helped me, I went on to be diagnoised with Thyroid cancer and removal of my thyroid in 10/03 This was a period between 99 to 03 where i had my daughter who is now 4 years old.

doctors tell me that the growth in my hormones brought on the growth in my tumor. I went on my medicine while i was pregnant my choice

this is one of many examples.

[Mark Lupo, M.D.]

These could be thyroid problems - would ask your primary doc to test thyroid.  You are very young for being perimenopausal.  If the thyroid is normal, then work with your doctor to determine the cause.