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What is Hypothyroidism?

Published on April 15, 2019April 15, 2019 by Rachel Hill4 Comments

Originally published on 5th March 2016 Last updated on 15th April 2019 Hypothyroidism, also called an underactive thyroid or thyroid disease, is a condition where the thyroid gland does not create enough thyroid hormone/s. The five… More

What is Hypopituitarism?

Published on August 9, 2016March 12, 2019 by Rachel Hill1 Comment

Hypopituitarism is a condition in which the pituitary gland does not produce one or more of its hormones or not enough of them.

An Open Letter to Fathers with Hypothyroidism on Father’s Day

Published on June 16, 2019June 16, 2019 by Rachel HillLeave a comment

To the dad with hypothyroidism on Father’s Day, I know you feel tired, at times frustrated and strained. Work can be harder to get through these days as your mind isn’t as sharp and you… More

The Invisible, a Poem by The Invisible Hypothyroidism

‘The Invisible’, a Poem by Rachel, The Invisible Hypothyroidism

Published on June 13, 2019June 13, 2019 by Rachel Hill1 Comment

Originally published on 11th February 2016 Last updated on 13th June 2019 I wrote the below poem to vent some frustration about living with hypothyroidism. I’m by no means an expert at poetry and this… More

You've Got This, a Poem by The Invisible Hypothyroidism

‘You’ve Got This’, a Poem by Rachel, The Invisible Hypothyroidism

Published on June 13, 2019June 13, 2019 by Rachel HillLeave a comment

Originally published on 28th November 2016 Last updated on 13th June 2019 You’ve Got This

‘Heard’, a Poem by Rachel, The Invisible Hypothyroidism

Published on June 13, 2019June 13, 2019 by Rachel HillLeave a comment

Originally published on 11th June 2016 Last updated on 13th June 2019 I wrote a poem back in February 2016 about living with hypothyroidism and people not understanding what it can be like. I hadn’t… More

‘The Flare Up’, a Poem by Rachel, The Invisible Hypothyroidism

Published on June 13, 2019June 13, 2019 by Rachel HillLeave a comment

Originally published on 19th October 2018 Last updated on 13th June 2019 This is just something I quickly wrote as I struggled with my latest flare up of Hashimoto’s, hypothyroidism, adrenal fatigue and everything else. … More

5 Most Frequently Asked Questions Upon Diagnosis of Hypothyroidism

Published on May 30, 2019June 8, 2019 by Rachel HillLeave a comment

I wrote an article for the website The Thyroid Code, which is run by Zana Carver PhD, who has authored the book The End of Chronic Fatigue.

The Issue of Fertility with Hypothyroidism

Published on May 29, 2019June 3, 2019 by Rachel Hill1 Comment

Originally published on 25th Apri1 2017 Last updated on 29th May 2019 Thyroid function and fertility are closely linked. Abnormal thyroid levels can lead to miscarriage, pre-eclampsia, anaemia, stillbirth and the baby developing congenital hypothyroidism… More

Pregnancy and Hypothyroidism

Published on May 29, 2019June 3, 2019 by Rachel HillLeave a comment

Originally published on 26th June 2016 Last updated on 29th May 2019 I’m going to cover how hypothyroidism can develop during or after pregnancy, what to do if you’re a thyroid patient who falls pregnant,… More