Take the Thyroid Quiz

Are you normal body weight?

	Normal, within a few pounds
	5 to 15 pounds overweight
	More than 15 pounds overweight
	3 to 10 pounds underweight
	More than 10 pounds underweight

Do you have a history of yo-yo dieting?

	Many times, losing weight and gaining it back
	One to three times
	No

Are you fatigued?

	Yes, I'm too tired for routine activities
	Occasionally a problem
	Not very often

Are you cold (prone to cold hands/feet)?

	Always cold, I like the heat on and/or extra clothes
	Hands or feet are often cold
	Not very often

Does your head feel too heavy or tired?

	My head frequently feels this way
	It happens more than it should
	Not very often

Does your energy drop in the afternoon?

	There is often an energy crash
	Energy is prone to dropping but I push through
	Not very often

Is there a swelling of the throat area or do you have a voice-strain problem (raspy, course or weak voice not from a smoking history)?

	Noticeably swollen or strained
	Voice may falter at times or some swelling/tenderness
	No

Do you have constipation (bowel straining or not eliminating daily)?

	May not go for several days
	Inconsistent, some straining
	Not an issue

Is the outside portion of your eyebrows thinning or gone?

Do you have dry skin?

Do you have dark patches or rough skin on your elbows?

Are your muscles weak, achy or prone to cramping?

Do you have vertical ridges on your nails?

Do your fingernails break, crack, split, or peel?

Is your hair falling out or thinning?

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