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Hypothyroidism, exhausted, heart feels sore, anxious. Opinion?
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I lost my husband in 2011 & it seems the Grieving process never ends.....I have Hypothyroidism & am always exhausted, but when emotional crisis hit my heart feels sore as if it will break....I assume it is nerves,but wish I could talk with a knowledgeable source....so I'm 88 and old age ain't for sissies, but the whole thing makes me very anxious.....I guess I just need some TLC....would like your opinion on Heartsore.....txs......laurelle T.  YYYY@YYYY
gpt
Hi, Thanks for coming to HCMI can feel the pain you are going through since 2011Exhaustion and heartsore can be symptoms of uncontrolled hypothyoridism and complicated / unresolved griefFirst thing to do is to do a thyroid hormone level (T3, T4, TSH) checked, if they are not normal, then the symptoms for which you are worried for are because of hypothyoridism. Then consult an endocrinologistHypothyoridism is a risk factor for having such symptoms in response to stress (emotional crisis you are referring to)In addition, being in regular with with a psychotherapist or interacting within people of your age etc will help recovery