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Hypothyroidism after breast cancer?

Breast Cancer | Last Active: Jan 25 12:39pm | Replies (8)

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The first thing I noticed was my fingernails! They have become really weak, they bend back super easily (ew), and they have very noticeable ridges/lines from cuticle to tip. (I actually brought that up to my oncologist a few months ago, and she ordered iron tests for me, but my iron was fine.) Then I noticed that my arms, legs, armpits, and even pubic area, have way less hair than usual. My head hair has always shed a lot, but it does seem thinner, and also extremely dry and brittle, which it was not before. My blood pressure has been strangely high in recent months, and I have gained weight and gotten quite a fat belly, even though my eating and exercise habits have not changed at all. I've also developed acid reflux. I have a pretty obnoxious lack of motivation and more fatigue than usual. I'm now getting constipated, even though I'm on Verzenio, which causes diarrhea. Finally, my vision has been blurry and I have high intra-ocular pressure per my optometrist. Looking online, I see that these all can be symptoms of hypothyroidism. I'm sure I could find reasons for each symptom, but taken all together, I think they point to the thyroid. I've asked my oncologist to order a thyroid test along with my usual monthly bloodwork. I could be way off base, but I'd like to find out either way!

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I did not write this! I could have written word for word for the first 2/3! I do not have any thyroid issues but I do take anastrozole. I’ve been taking a 1/2 dose of collagen as it causes me loose stools. Collagen is supposed to help with hair, nails and bone strength. Best of luck to all of us on this journey!

I took BIOTIN after my chemo - my nails - which had always been strong - started weakening and flaking - Once I started the biotin/daily - they grew back as they had been and my hair grew back quite thick also (- not sure how it affects thyroid readings/function)