Response to the American Thyroid Association
The Discovery of Wilson's Temperature Syndrome
Why doesn't Wilson's Syndrome show up on standard tests
Why don't more physicians know about Wilson's Syndrome
The List of Symptoms
Are you suprised to see many or all of the symptoms you struggle with day after day on this list?
Is so, you're not alone. Remember, no one has all the symptoms on this list. A typical sufferer has between 4 and 12 symptoms, although some people can carry the burden of many more. How many symptoms on this list significantly impact your life?
Energy
- fatigue
- low motivation
- needing to sleep during the day
- excessively tired after eating
Cognitive/brain
- headaches
- migraines
- decreased memory
- decreased concentration
- insomnia
- lightheadedness
- poor coordination
- ringing in the ears
Hair, nails, eyes & skin
- hair loss
- unhealthy nails
- dry skin
- dry hair
- allergies
- asthma
- itchiness of skin
- sweating abnormalities
- easy bruising
- slow wound healing
- increased skin infections/acne
- changes in skin pigmentation
- premature gray hair
- dry eyes/blurred vision
- hives
Mood
- irritability
- anxiety
- panic attacks
- depression
- decreased sex drive
- low self esteem
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Body Temperature
- low avg. daytime body temperature
- heat/cold intolerance
- flushing
- cold hands and feet, turn blue?
- feeling cold when others don't
Periods (women)
- PMS
- irregular periods
- severe menstrual cramps
Digestive Tract
- constipation
- irritable bowel syndrome
- ulcers
- abnormal throat sensations
- acid indigestion
- bad breath
- abnormal swallowing sensations
Blood
- elevated cholesterol
- low blood pressure
Frequent Infections
Muscles and Joints
- muscle aches
- arthritis and joint aches
- carpal tunnel syndrome
Other
- fluid retention
- easy weight gain
- increased nicotine/caffeine use
- infertility
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If you have been suffering from a number of symptoms on this list you might have a 'Wow' reaction the first time you see them together. Some experience tears of relief, 'my crazy mixed up symptoms are here on this list! I am finally getting close to a solution.'
Others feel both hopeful and cautious at the same time.
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