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Could I have a thyroid problem?

I only have one of the symptoms, which is extreme fatigue and dark circles under my eyes. i sleep up to ten hours and i still have this problem. i did the self neck check and i dont have any weird bulges. if i dont have a thyroid problem, why am so tired all the time? why is ten hours of sleep not enough for me? im really worried. i know i should go to the doctor, but hes four cities away and i dont want to have to worry my parents unnecesarrily. :/

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Answer #1

It is unlikely you have a thyroid problem if you only have one symptom. Unfortunately though, MANY illnesses have at least fatigue as one the symptoms. Have you ever tried sleeping less then 10 hours? It is possible to over sleep and feel even worse then before. If you are truly worried though, go get some testes done and figure out if something is wrong. I wouldn’t jump to any conclusions though until you have more symptoms or a doctor telling something is wrong….Hope I helped in someway, and I hope everything turns out alright! :)

Answer #2

It is possible. Thyroid problems are very common and on the rise for some reason. (I know this because my wife has hypothyroidism) She had the same symptoms as you. A simple blood test can check your thyroid levels. If they are out of wack then the medication is called synthroid. It is amazing how much better she felt after getting her thyroid straightened out. Also amazing is how many women she knows now with the same problem. The thyroid is a very powerful thing that controls hormones and if it’s not working right it can do a number on ya. P.S. age has nothing to do with it either. I suggest getting a check up.

Answer #3

thanks guys!

Answer #4

Yea you might be sleeping to much. I notice when i sleep over 8 hours i am tired for the rest of the day

Answer #5

Also why you could have dark circles. I almost bet its sleeping to much.

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