> depression, sad all the time
> extremely tired
> constipated, bloated
> gained 20 pounds in one month
> hot "flashes" 24 hours a day
> no period since '99
>
This sounds very much like hypothyroidism. If the doctor hasn't looked
for that yet, he certainly should. Early menopause is possible, but the
symptoms look more like thyroid. Her depression is certainly
understandable under the circumstances.
Anne Stringer, RN
Michigan, USA
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