how young can hypothyroidism start

ringmaster · 03-21-2011, 01:14 PM

just curious... can hypothyroidism start developing in your early teens? I've had some of symptoms for a long time and wondering if it's why I felt so tired when I was a teen... another symptom I read is feeling the need to yawn to get in breath, which I've had on and off and always wondered what caused it.

AriRuns · 03-21-2011, 01:23 PM

I was 13 or 14 when I was diagnosed, so it can definitely start in your teens. I would imagine even earlier, but I'm no expert.

straightup09 · 03-21-2011, 01:25 PM

I've had it since I was born. It can start anytime. Definitely get it checked out with a blood test.

beerab · 03-21-2011, 02:08 PM

My friend had thyroid cancer at 19 so anything is possible.

comeasyouare · 03-23-2011, 08:03 PM

I was diagnosed at 19...who knows when it came on, though.

Reasons · 04-07-2011, 09:16 AM

I was diagnosed at age 9, along with my mother and 2 sisters.