Studies may link athletes and hypothyroidism
Posted June 13th, 2007 at 12:17 PM by Katie Drummond
Section: Running & Training, Health & Fitness
My mood was great, my weight was fine, and my running times had never been better – I was in the best shape of my life. So why was I in my doctor’s office, being told I had hypothyroidism? How does a 21-year-old, daily runner with energy to spare wind up on medication to treat a condition commonly associated with middle age, lethargy and weight gain?
It might sound surprising, but my situation is far from unique. As more and more athletes are being diagnosed with hypothyroidism, medical professionals are starting to make the connection between intense training (around 50 miles of running a week) and a malfunctioning thyroid gland. Recently, elite athletes Galen Rupp and Adam Goucher were both diagnosed with the condition – surprising, considering they are two of the best competitive runners in the country, and they hardly fit the typical profile of people diagnosed with hypothyroidism.
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