Thread: Thyroid?

The thyroid is a very important part of your body. It controls a lot of the chemical functions necessary to stay healthy. The thyroid controls your metabolism so the answer is YES. That will have a direct impact on your weight and can also effect your menstrual cycle, among other things. If you will not be on your meds any time soon and are concerned about weight, you will have to take extra steps to eat healthy and exercize. Thyroid treatment is very important so you should do whatever you have to in order to start it again. Maybe buy individual health insurance from Anthem or United Health Care. Or, if you are low income, many hospitals will offer free services or percentages.

I am not sure what the strange feeling is in your chest. The thyroid can have an effect on your emotions. Do you think that with the thyroid problem and the stress that you could be also suffering from anxiety? Anxiety about your health maybe? I just ask because anxiety can make your chest feel like you described. Then again, it could be a symptom of the thyroid problem. No way to know without a doctor. Hmmm....