http://www.medications.com/effect/view/39882 Wow! Let me tell you my story: I was first diagnosed with HBP (170/140) during a high school sports physical in the beginning of 8th grade (I was about 14 years old). I was in top shape and a very healthy eater. I had probably (from what I remember) ever Fri, 13 Mar 2009 11:26:38 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/39882?item=17951 I am 34 years old and had a baby almost a year ago. My hair has gone from straight to curly. I also have a thyroid problem and started with graves disease,(severely overactive thyroid). I had radio active iodine 7 years ago to destroy the thyroid and go http://www.medications.com/effect/view/39882?item=17951 Sat, 14 Mar 2009 10:54:38 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/39882?item=17981 The other person is right - have your thyroid thoroughly checked. In addition to T3 and T4 levels, have them check for thyroid antibodies. You could have Hashimoto's thyroiditis, where the body attacks the thyroid. Many cases of hypothyroidism are in fact http://www.medications.com/effect/view/39882?item=17981