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The lows and highs of thyroid
by C. Robert Meloni

This hormone stimulates metabolism, and that creates symptoms that can include excess sweating, fast heart beat (fast pulse), irritability, trouble sleeping, increased appetite, bulging eyes, shakiness, increased body warmth, and non-blinking of the eyes.

Hyperthyroidism refers to an overactive thyroid gland. Hypothyroidism refers to an under-active gland. The thyroid, situated just below the voice box generally controls the rate of body metabolism. Normally one cannot see it and your doctor can barely feel it. When the gland is overactive, it is generally larger, but when under-active it may be larger or smaller.
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Tired of Feeling Tired?
by Anne-Phelan-Adams, MD
Tired because of thyroid issues

The lows and highs of thyroid

Are you sick and tired of feeling sick and tired? On the other hand, sick and tired of feeling tired and wired? Are you nevertheless reluctant to see your doctor because:

As a working mother of three kids who have ADHD, you cannot imagine why you wouldn�t feel constantly tired?
As a recently laid off Silicone Valley techy with a $2 million mortgage or a recently hired young firefighter who weighs 130 pounds fully loaded, you can�t imagine not being on the edge of your seat most of the time?
You are afraid your doctor will roll her eyes and sigh when you complain that you are tired all the time, or ask if you are bragging or complaining when you tell about your weight loss and excessive energy?

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