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Why Do I Have Dry Skin, Thin Hair, Brain Fog And Joint Pain?
I believe my thyroid is sluggish.super dry skin low temp regular thyroid test was in limits .It feels like I have a goiter.also brain fog,my hair has no life and very thin and dry. I have had fatigue extra joint pain.Im 49 yr old female complete hystretomy in2003.I believe I need t3 and t4 test?no ins health use department.can I find a lab to do these extra test.reasonable cost.
Tue, 4 Mar 2014
Hi there,
Your symptoms seem to fit in with thyroid disorder. However, in order to confirm, get atleast a TSH test.
Other tests i would advise are hemoglobin, Vit B12, Vit D, blood sugars etc.
Hope this helps.
Regards,
Dr. Divya Kuttikrishnan
Your symptoms seem to fit in with thyroid disorder. However, in order to confirm, get atleast a TSH test.
Other tests i would advise are hemoglobin, Vit B12, Vit D, blood sugars etc.
Hope this helps.
Regards,
Dr. Divya Kuttikrishnan
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