Question: Hi. I am getting more and more stiff and sluggish in the mornings, and wonder if my symptoms point to a thyroid condition. I am 56 and try to be active and eat healthily, but constipation wears me down and I take many different remedies, such as senna. Do you think the senna has caused my current sluggishness. Would it be better for my bowel if I used something like Movicol?
I tend to drink coffee to jump start the system, but its not working as well anymore and I think probably causes cortisol levels to jump up and down.

As for stiffness, I do take fish oil and a plant based algae derivative. I use heart healthy oils like olive in cooking. And I do some weight-bearing exercise, low impact cardio and walking

I have very dry skin and brittle nails, and my hair is thinning. I dont know if this is thyroid related or some other condition. My most recent blood tests indicated thyroid function was normal. It also showed blood glucose levels normal. The main abnormalities are low sodium levels and the liver albumin level and total liver protein is low with LD high.

Any suggestions as to my condition would be appreciated. Regards XXXXXXX