Originally published on 11th March 2016 Last updated on 24th November 2023 As a thyroid patient, the below blood tests are recommended to get the full picture of what’s going on. If you still have symptoms, despite being on thyroid medication,…
Originally published on 11th March 2016 Last updated on 24th November 2023 As a thyroid patient, the below blood tests are recommended to get the full picture of what’s going on. If you still have symptoms, despite being on thyroid medication,…
Originally published on 29th May 2016 Last updated on 14th October 2021 It’s a term I, and so many other sources for thyroid information, use a lot. What Are “Optimal Thyroid Levels”? When your doctor runs a test and you…
Originally published on 21st February 2019 Last updated on 22nd April 2024 Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, most often referred to as just Hashimoto’s, is an autoimmune disease and considered to be the most common cause of Hypothyroidism (at around 90%), yet thyroid…
Originally published on 7th November 2016 Last updated on 22nd April 2024 How difficult can it be to take your thyroid medication correctly? You just swallow the pill with water and that’s that. Wrong. Advice on how to take your…
Originally published on 19th September 2017 Last updated on 8th April 2024 Hypothyroidism is linked to cholesterol levels. An underactive thyroid or hypothyroidism can cause cholesterol to increase and you may not even be aware that this is the cause…
Originally published on 4th December 2018 Last updated on 8th April 2024 Whilst it’s true that hypothyroidism and Hashimoto’s are more common in women, it doesn’t make men totally immune. As many as eight times more women than men are…
Originally published on 4th April 2016 Last updated on 8th April 2024 Are you on thyroid medication but still don’t feel well? A lot of thyroid patients feel this way. They might even question if their thyroid medication is working…
Originally published on 12th January 2016 Last updated on 5th April 2024 Do you suspect you have an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism) or Hashimoto’s? Or do you have one that you’ve been told is ‘optimally treated’, yet still have symptoms? The…
Originally published on 18th September 2018 Last updated on 5th April 2024 Thyroid disorders such as hypothyroidism and Hashimoto’s are actually among the most common medical conditions, however, because the list of symptoms for hypothyroidism is so long and…
Originally published on 8th September 2020 Last updated on 5th April 2024 Issues surrounding sleep can be one of the most frustrating parts of having a thyroid condition. Trouble falling asleep and waking up frequently are often asked about…
