Use this checklist to note the symptoms you experience. It is not a diagnostic tool, but it can help you describe your experience to your doctor. Consider ticking any that apply and noting how long you have had them.
Energy and metabolism
- persistent tiredness and low energy
- weight gain or difficulty losing weight
- feeling cold when others are comfortable
- a low body temperature
Skin, hair and nails
- dry, rough or flaky skin
- thinning hair or hair loss
- loss of the outer third of the eyebrows
- brittle or ridged nails
- a puffy face or eyelids
Mind and mood
- brain fog and difficulty concentrating
- poor short term memory
- low mood or depression
- loss of motivation
Digestion
- constipation
- bloating
Muscles and joints
- aches, stiffness or weakness
- cramps
- slow movements
Heart and circulation
- a slow pulse
- raised cholesterol
Reproductive and hormonal
- heavy or irregular periods
- reduced libido
- difficulty conceiving
Other
- a hoarse voice
- swelling at the front of the neck (goitre)
- tingling or numbness in the hands
- reduced sweating
- sensitivity to cold
If several of these apply to you, consider discussing a full thyroid blood panel with your doctor.