Symptoms of Hypothyroidism

Gaining a lot of weight, but not eating anymore?  Waking up after 10, 12 or 14 hours of sleep and still tired?  Forgetting stuff that you would have never forgotten before? It may be time to get your thyroid checked out!  Here are some of the symptoms of hypothyroidism:

• Fatigue
• Sluggishness
• Increased sensitivity to cold
• Constipation
• Pale, dry skin
• A puffy face
• Hoarse voice
• An elevated blood cholesterol level
• Unexplained weight gain
• Muscle aches, tenderness and stiffness
• Pain, stiffness or swelling in your joints
• Muscle weakness
• Heavier than normal menstrual periods
• Brittle fingernails and hair
• Depression

You don't have to have all of the symptoms, but I'd say, if you have more than three, call an endocronologist.