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Top 6 Thyroid-Related Complaints and How to Solve Them

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There are a variety of challenges that face thyroid patients. Here, we look at some of the most common complaints and how to solve them.

1) Slow Metabolism

When you're hypothyroid, sluggish metabolism contributes to fatigue, difficulty losing weight, or continued weight gain. Even after your hypothyroidism is properly treated you may find that your metabolism hasn't bounced back. Here are twelve ways to revive and boost your metabolism.

2) Weight Loss and Diet

Weight loss is one of the main complaints of many thyroid patients. The Thyroid Weight Loss Information Center consolidates articles and information to help, all in one place.

3) Sex Drive

Low libido is a common hypothyroidism symptom. Here are tips on how to put the sizzle back in your sex drive.

4) Muscle/Joint Pain

Many people complain about joint and muscle pain with thyroid and arthritic symptoms that can accompany other autoimmune diseases. Find out solutions from David Brownstein, M.D., author of Overcoming Arthritis.

5) Fertility/Pregnancy Problems

The Thyroid Fertility/Pregnancy Information Center features information and articles on the relationship between thyroid disease and fertility, infertility, pregnancy, postpartum thyroid problems, breastfeeding, and hypothyroidism in infants and children.

6) Finding a Good Doctor

Finding a good doctor is one of the chief concerns of most thyroid patients.

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