There's a strong overlap between symptoms of low thyroid, hypothyroidism, and symptoms of fibromyalgia.  Many of the fibromyalgia symptoms, not all -- hypothyroidism does not cause severe pain.  And, unlike fibromyalgia, hypothyroidism has a treatment that is successful for almost everyone.

This part of my Web site is devoted to the thyroid and hypothyroidism.  Explore Diagnosis to find out how I was diagnosed.  What Is It describes hypothyroidism, its symptoms, diagnostic tests, and Web sites for further research.  I am keeping a record of changes I am experiencing since starting on medication for hypothyroidism (synthetic thyroid hormone) in the Thyroid Journal.

If you want to explore this avenue for yourself, you may find surprising results.  I did.  If you are like me, you'll need both the standard thyroid test (TSH) and a more sensitive test (TRH) to receive the diagnosis.  My standard test showed a normal result both this year and one year ago.  Fortunately, this year I was referred to a specialist who knew to search further.  By employing the TRH test he made the diagnosis.  I have hypothyroidism and  I am benefiting from the medication.  You may need to search for a doctor that will do the TRH test.  But if you ultimately find you have hypothyroidism, it will be worth it.

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