Freezing cold all the time

Hello, did your tests at your GP include having a blood test to check your thyroid?  I'm wondering if you might have an underactive thyroid.  

Sounds like an underactive thyroid. GP can check this with a simple blood test.

Another vote for possible underactive thyroid or Hashimotos. 

Hello LittleRunner i agree with some good replies from the other ladies i would definitely recommend speaking with your Gp because clearing there is something going on there. Hope it all settles down soon good bear hugs 

Thanks all for the suggestions. Apparently thyroid was OK but I am due a re-test shortly (I guess the GP was thinking on the same lines).

Would you feel comfortable sharing the results of your thyroid blood test that you have had done already on here?  We might be able to advise you further. 

Whenever I have a blood test I always make sure I'm provided with a copy of the results. 

LittleRunner, were  both your Free T4 and TSH tested? In the old days, a thyroid function test included both being tested but in recent years it’s typically only been TSH that’s been tested and in my experience that’s sometime not enough to diagnose hypothyroidism. Also, as Sarah mentioned, the actual number (and reference range used) can be interpreted as “okay” when in fact it’s borderline. If you’re not aware of what actual test or tests were done, or what the actual numbers were, I’d encourage you to ask the receptionist for a print out of the results - you’re entitled to this and don’t need to ask the GP. It’s a good idea to know what tests were done before, as if only TSH was done last time, you could ask for Free T4,  thyroid antibody and Free T3 to be done too as well as a repeat TSH. 

Hi - I also thought of thyroid.  Do you have any other symptoms?  There are many, including thinning hair, constipation, fatigue, weight gain etc.  I’m glad your gp is retesting and agree that T4 and TSH are both needed - good luck

Hi LittleRunner sorry I'm late to reply but I've had the worst reaction to my chemo this last cycle - I know they do say the side effects can be cumulative so I'm glad there's just one to go. Typing is near enough impossible so I'm looking into voice controlled software!

Anyway I think the replies from the other ladies are very informative so get a blood test arranged. I have to have a blood test every 6 months for my thyroid as I had a sub total thyroidectomy years ago (not cancer related - I'd developed Graves disease)

I must say I've found this winter particularly cold and hate having to wear what I consider to be grungy style in or to keep warm. I just assumed it's because of the chemo.

Hopefully a blood test will sort things out for you.

Hugs, Barb xx

Thank you again ladies for this helpful information. I do not have any of the other thyroid symptoms. I do not have the details of my bloods results so I will see if I can get a copy. I have found a private GP and have decided that next time I feel particularly rough I will book an appointment there and could hopefully show them those bloods results. It is an uphill battle at my NHS GP and there have been problems with the admin for a long time.  I considered changing practice but they all seem to have issues and I would be trading one set of problems for another. Meantime, I wake up every day hoping to feel better!