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Having Hypothyroidism Diverticulosis. Had Blood Transfusion. Having Sickness, Joint Pain, Hairloss. Solution?

Hi I m 34 years old and for last seven years been going to different doctors and none of them believe me I have hypothyroidism diverticulosis I ve had a blood transfusion and am always sick it seem like if I m in the sun it makes me worse my muscles crap up heat hurts me I get shingles joint pain and I m losing my hair I feel old but its like it goes away and comes back I m tired of doctors telling me I m depressed I went to a shrink I feel like I m getting worse I don t know why I keep getting aick
Sat, 7 Dec 2013
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1. slow metabolism related with hypothyroidism means slow transit of stool which may result in infection along with use of any medicine containing codeine which may further contribute to constipation. [any history of the same]
2. if hypothyroidism is the cause make sure it is not Hashimoto's disease which contribute 90% to DV [diverticulosis], check for this Autoimmune disorder with an Endocrinologist.
3. after Brain second most important organ is the Gut where thyroid receptors are present and deficiency of the same [hypothyroidism] means you are prone to Coeliac diseases.
4. the best diagnosis is with colonoscopy.
5. in the mean time take gluten free diet and high fibre diet.

PS. muscle cramps, heat intolerance is one of the ADR [adverse drug effect] of the Levothyroxine sodium [taken for under active thyroid]
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Having Hypothyroidism Diverticulosis. Had Blood Transfusion. Having Sickness, Joint Pain, Hairloss. Solution?

** 1. slow metabolism related with hypothyroidism means slow transit of stool which may result in infection along with use of any medicine containing codeine which may further contribute to constipation. [any history of the same] 2. if hypothyroidism is the cause make sure it is not Hashimoto s disease which contribute 90% to DV [diverticulosis], check for this Autoimmune disorder with an Endocrinologist. 3. after Brain second most important organ is the Gut where thyroid receptors are present and deficiency of the same [hypothyroidism] means you are prone to Coeliac diseases. 4. the best diagnosis is with colonoscopy. 5. in the mean time take gluten free diet and high fibre diet. PS. muscle cramps, heat intolerance is one of the ADR [adverse drug effect] of the Levothyroxine sodium [taken for under active thyroid]