Replied by Bill (San Fenando, Philippines) on 06/18/2014
HI Libertybelle2012...To help you discern whether you are hypo- or hyperthyoid here are the varous symptoms: Hypothyroid Symptoms
Hyperthyroid Symptoms
From all the symptoms that you've mentioned it would seem that you are hypothyroid.
My advice would be to go to the doc and ask for a Free T3/Free T4 test to confirm your hypothyroid condition. Do not take the TSH/T4 test that the doc will advise because it is very inaccurate -- insist on taking the Free T3/Free T4 test which actually directly measures the levels of T3 and T4 in your blood which is what you want.
If you are hypothyroid then I would take the Iodine Protocol with companion nutrients daily because your body is lacking iodine.
Iodine and Your Thyroid
Iodine Companion Nutrients
I would also get a hair analysis done which will tell you your Vitamin and Mineral status as well as tell you what heavy metals you have in excess in your body. This can also impact thyroid health.
Your low weight issues might be due to an entirely different set of reasons. You might have parasites or dysbiosis or a problem with absorption of nutrients into your body or a lack of proper digestive enzymes and lack of stomach acid.
Your severe constipation issues might also be due to bacterial or fungal(Candida) issues in the intestines. I had severe constipation issues when I had candida because my intestines were too acidic. Alkalizing your body as advised on EC will help your constipation issues as will taking one tablespoon of VCO twice a day with meals.
So best to get your doc to also check your stool, blood and urine as well to see what other possible problems or infections you might have.
