Thyroid Assessment

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A deficiency of thyroid hormones can affect virtually all body functions. The severity of symptoms in adults ranges from mild and barely detectable to severe and very serious. It is estimated that between 10-25 per cent of people suffer from some degree of hypothyroidism, many of whom are undiagnosed.

Self-assessment Questionnaire

Because many symptoms of underactive thyroid are similar to those of menopause, they can easily be confused or misinterpreted. Symptoms of underactive thyroid include fatigue, especially on waking, feeling cold easily, dry skin, depression, muscle and joint weakness and stiffness, constipation, general slowness and possible weight gain.

Complete the questionnaire below by checking one box for each symptom. Then use our chart at the bottom of the questionnaire to interpret your results:

Never Occasional Frequent Constant
Thinking is slow
Joint stiffness and pain,
sometimes better after movement
Bags under the eyes
Dizziness or poor sense of balance

Nasal congestion
Yellowing of palms of hands
and soles of feet
Depression
Bowel movements less than daily,
or with difficulty
Face looks bloated
Difficulty losing weight, even
when eating less/exercising more
Feel worse if a meal is missed
Memory not as good as it used to be
Need a lot of sleep
PMS
Do not sweat much,
even when exercising
Frequent infections
Headaches, often worse in morning
Movements are slow
Eyebrows are thinning
Poor concentration
Low sex drive
Feel cold more than most other people
Dry skin or hair and/or hair loss
Low energy first thing in the morning,
even after good sleep
Moody and irritable
Eyelids are swollen and puffy
Hands and feet often cold

  

Your Score

If you scored:

0 - 9 Low thyroid function is unlikely
10-22 Low thyroid function is possible. You may consider using the Broda Barnes basal metabolic temperature test to learn more. If you are concerned, consider discussing your symptoms with your healthcare provider and taking a simple blood test to measure your thyroid hormone levels.
23-39 Low thyroid function is likely. Consider discussing your symptoms and concerns with your healthcare provider and taking a simple blood test to measure your thyroid hormone levels.
40+ Low thyroid function is very likely. Consult your healthcare provider. A blood test to measure your thyroid hormone levels is recommended.

 



We strongly suggest that you contact your healthcare provider if you have any concerns that you might have undiagnosed thyroid problems. The self-assessment above should not be substituted for thyroid testing by your provider.

 
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