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 1st June 2016 Last updated on 20th November 2023 Do you have a scalloped tongue? Do you also have hypothyroidism? If you’ve answered yes to both, then you may not be aware of the connection between…
Originally published on 24th April 2018 Last updated on 26th October 2023 I’ve been very open about my experiences with acne, over the years. As a teenager, acne began but it wasn’t an alarming amount. It wasn’t until I decided…
Originally published on 13th September 2016 Last updated on 12th October 2023 ‘Gluten-free’ is a phrase I’m sure you’ve seen a lot in the thyroid community. If you have hypothyroidism, specifically Hashimoto’s, it’s worth knowing why so many thyroid patients…
Originally published on 28th September 2021 Last updated on 12th October 2023 Did you know that you could be sensitive to gluten i.e. have it still cause you symptoms or problems, but not be Coeliac? If you have hypothyroidism and /or Hashimoto’s,…
I received an email saying: “Do you have any articles on advice and experiences around dating? I know it’s been hard for me to in the dating world. Hypothyroidism and Hashimoto’s has definitely affected my dating life and finding any…
A few years ago now, I put together the article 11 ‘Harmless’ Things Said by Doctors That Actually Hurt Thyroid Patients. Since then, I’ve had a lot of feedback from fellow thyroid patients with even more remarks they’ve received and…
Coming towards the end of pregnancy with my first child in 2020, I was often wondering what postpartum had in store for me. I knew the usual stuff to expect; sleep deprivation with a newborn, a messy house and to…
Originally published on 20th May 2016 Last updated on 12th July 2023 Selenium is a trace mineral found in food and soil, which is vital for immune response and thyroid function, including conversion of thyroid hormone T4 to T3, making…
Living with a thyroid condition such as hypothyroidism or Hashimoto’s can take over our lives at times and affect everything from work life to home life and social life. I’ve been the friend that has been both very active and…