What is Hypothyroidism?

Hypothyroidism is a condition in which the thyroid gland is not producing enough thyroid hormone. The reasons for hypothyroidism may include an underlying autoimmune disease, inflammation, imbalance of iodine levels, certain medications, surgical removal of the thyroid or radiation treatment.

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What is it like to have Hypothyroidism?

Common symptoms How bad it is What people are taking for it
Severity
Severe
Moderate
Mild
None
Modafinil, Rest, Amphetamine-Dextroamphetamine
Tramadol, Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Gabapentin
Trazodone, Amitriptyline, Zolpidem
Lorazepam, Clonazepam, Alprazolam
Citalopram, Duloxetine, Bupropion
Nothing reported yet
Omega 3 Fatty Acids, Vitamin E, Coconut oil
Prednisone, Vitamin B Complex w/Vitamin C, Levothyroxine

What do patients take to treat Hypothyroidism and its symptoms?

Treatments reported by members Perceived effectiveness Overall rating of side effects # of Evaluations
(Unithroid, Lannett Levothyroxine, Oroxine, Levothroid)
281
(Bio-Throid, Westhroid, Armour Thyroid, Tiratricol)
27
9
(Triiodothyronine, Liothyron, Thybon)
9
(Thyroid-S, NP Thyroid, Nature-Throid)
9

These charts show data from Hypothyroidism patients' latest treatment evaluations

Who has Hypothyroidism at PatientsLikeMe?

<20 20s 30s 40s 50s 60s 70+
Current Age
Distribution of females vs. males
Gender
91% Females
9% Males
Age at first symptom
Age at first symptom # of patients Proportion
0-19 years 300
20-29 years 451
30-39 years 487
40-49 years 317
50-59 years 117
60-69 years 20
70+ years 1
Diagnosis status
Diagnosis status # of patients Proportion
Not Diagnosed 50
Diagnosed 2,252

These charts show data from Hypothyroidism patients who have completed their condition history