Answer these simple questions to understand if you are managing the condition properly and following your doctor's instructions carefully.

In the past three months...

YES
Quite a lot/sometimes
NO
Have you often felt tired or fatigued despite not exerting yourself?
YES
Quite a lot/sometimes
NO
Have you noticed changes to your skin or hair?
YES
Quite a lot/sometimes
NO
Have you often had difficulties concentrating?
YES
Quite a lot/sometimes
NO
Have you often felt sad or depressed?
YES
Quite a lot/sometimes
NO
Have you been oversensitive to the cold?
YES
Quite a lot/sometimes
NO
Have you gained weight despite dieting and exercising?
YES
Quite a lot/sometimes
NO
Has your sleep often been restless?
YES
Quite a lot/sometimes
NO
Have you been diagnosed with Coeliac disease, lactose intolerance, Helicobacter pylori infection or autoimmune atrophic gastritis?

Your habits...

Select the actions you take on a regular basis
YES
Quite a lot/sometimes
NO
Do you take the medication you were prescribed for hypothyroidism regularly?
YES
Quite a lot/sometimes
NO
Did your doctor have to adjust the dose of your therapy in the last year (excluding the first three months after diagnosis)?
YES
Quite a lot/sometimes
NO
Do you always take your therapy in the morning, on an empty stomach?
YES
Quite a lot/sometimes
NO
Do you eat foods that are rich in fibre or soya?
I do not take gastroprotector medication
YES
Quite a lot/sometimes
NO
Are you taking gastroprotector medication at least 2 hours after taking your therapy?

RESULT:

How are you managing your hypothyroidism?

The outcome of the test is to be regarded as mere guidance, it does not constitute a full medical consultation. The information provided on the website www.feelthyroid.com is not intended as a substitute for doctor-patient relations or specialist consultations. It is advisable to always consult your doctor and/or a specialist regarding the information and guidance provided.

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