Possible overactive thyroid?

[EnchantedDreams]

For the past year I've noticed alot of changes with my body and I have a high suspiscion it has something to do with my thyroid maybe other things as well. On my paternal mothers side, my aunts thyroid taken out....or something of that sort. Im a 23 yr old female and not healthy I must say. I'm overweight (5'3 or 5'4 & now 253 lbs, was 275- 3 months ago)but lately I seem to be losing more weight than I should & now I can tell because my skin is starting to droop a bit . Everytime I run my hand through my hair, I get about 35-40 strands sometimes more through out the day every day Worse in shower) & its getting thin BUT Ive dyed my hair numerous times. I've just started having hunger pains but when I drink a juice or eat something, I then have a uncomfortable bloating feeling with a slight burning feeling or nausea. Bad gas. Ive had times sometimes days where I have a lump that remains in my throat that liquid or food wont cure and its hard to swallow. I throw up atleast approx. 10 times a year, since I can remember. Sometimes my throat is painful in certain spots, I have chin hair, mustache & emarassing enough, nipple hair. I sometimes can feel food or liqud in my throat 15 min after consuming. I get headaches but i've had 2 small head injuries. I sometimes get fast sharp pains when I breath in. Occasionally, when I've gone to use the restroom ( #2 sorry), I feel the need to bare down but feel blockage and pain in my rectal area & abdomen. My eye sight is getting pretty bad. I sleep & want sleep more than I should. Over the past 7 years I have taken Ibprofren, the hair loss & gain didnt start till about a yr I was off depo-pravera & I have normal, right on schedule periods but have gut wrenching cramps & backaches (I went to the ER once because it hurt so bad). Unfortunetly, I do not have insurance nor do I have children to be able to get on welfare, please someone tell me what my problem may be......Im despeate.....

[chigirl29]

You need to see an endocrinologist as you may have other hormones that are not in balance.  Try eating a healthier diet and exercise as this will decrease bloating and help get your weight under control.  Also--dying your hair often can cause hair fall. I hope you figure out what is going on so you will begin to feel better soon.  

[GravesLady]

Oooops! My post was/is for EnchantedDreams.

[GravesLady]

Symptoms are not exclusive to thyroid only and could be from other health conditions. You named a few that came to my mind. However, the only way to know for sure is by going to the doctor and have all your symptoms checked out according to corresponding health conditions.  The only way you are going to heal or get better, is by going to the doctor for treatment and sometimes medications. You might try over the counter item first to see if they help, but actually, you need to go to the doctors and possibly an (OB) GYN.

Sorry you don't have Insurance. See if a doctor will work with you either or both with low cost appointments, test ect. and/or work with you in payments.  Also once diagnosed and treated, there are low or no, cost  prescription programs if a person qualifies.  

Good Luck!

[cbread]

I am sorry to say you probably need to see a doctor, these symptoms are all over the place.