This
questionnaire helps you determine the function of thyroid hormone in your body.
It does not matter if you have had
lab tests that say your thyroid is OK or that you may be taking prescription thyroid
medication, you still may have problems with metabolism that directly relates
to how thyroid hormone is functioning in your
body.
Scoring:
in front of each question enter the following
score:
10 – If this is a noticeable issue or significant problem
5 – If this is a problem, but not a major issue
2 – If this happens every now and then, but
you don’t notice it too much
0 – If you seldom or never have this issue.
1) Are you cold (cold hands/feet)?
2) Do you have a swelling in the neck area?
3) Are you overweight? (10 if over 20 lbs, 5 if 10-19 lbs, 2
if 5-9 lbs)
4) Can you eat very little and still not lose weight (or you
gain weight too easily)?
5) Are you tired all the time?
6) Do you wake up with headaches/heavy head that wears off as
the day progresses?
7) Do you always need a lot of sleep, and even then you don’t feel
well rested?
8) If you sit down during the day do you get tired (energy
drops when you stop moving)?
9) Does your energy significantly drop in the afternoon?
10) Do you rely on caffeine, nicotine, or some other
stimulant to keep your energy going?
11)
Women - Are your moods noticeably worse with your menstrual cycle or transition? Men - Do you lack a morning erection (never
get one=10, sometimes=5, occasionally=2)
12) Does stress cause you to feel irritable too easily
(short fuse, low tolerance)?
13) Are you depressed, easily prone to depression, and/or
feel less communicative or witdrawn?
14) Are you prone to depression in the fall or spring?
15) Does your head feel heavy (and/or your
memory/concentration is noticeably declining)?
16) Is the outside portion of your eyebrows thinning (or gone)?
17) Do you have dry skin and/or dry hair?
18) Do you have rough patches of skin on your elbows?
19) Is your hair falling out (or less body hair in general:
head, legs, arms, eyelids, eyebrows)?
20) Are you prone to constipation (including having to
strain to eliminate)?
21) Do you have numbness in
your extremities or have carpal tunnel syndrome?
22) Are you prone to facial fluid retention, especially
around the eyes?
23) Is your voice hoarse or
coarse?
24) Do you get muscle cramps or have general muscle weakness?
25) Do you have high or low
cholesterol?
(10 if over 250, 5 if 220-249,
2 if 201-219, 10 if under 140, 5 if 141-160)
Total
If your total score is over 100
you have a significant metabolism problem. Thyroid hormone is not working in a proper manner. Thyroid
issues are causing other health problems.
If your
score is in the 50-100 range, you have a noticeable metabolism problem. Thyroid
hormone function in your body is struggling. Steps need to be taken to prevent
health issues from magnifying.
If your score is in the 20-49
range, you are showing signs of metabolism wear and tear. The higher your score in this range the greater the
need to take preventive steps to keep your health on track.
If your score is under 20, your
metabolism is in good condition.
Please talk to your Health Care Practitioner if you are experiencing symptoms. For assistance, please contact us at Advanced Health Clinic
functions. Any approach to correcting poor thyroid function must address the
effects of chronic stress and provide support to the adrenal glands. Dr. Norman Shealy has reported that most Americans have increasing adrenal burnout by and after age 50. Symptoms include fatigue and various problems with memory, as well as multiple other symptoms that may include any or every organ in the body, including the thyroid gland.Basically it means you have, or have had, more physical, chemical and/or emotional stress than you can handle. Managing stress is a critical component to having healthy thyroid function. We have great resources to help with stress management at Advanced Health Clinic and Therapeutic Spa
