Did you know that there is a potentially fatal side effect of hypothyroidism? Myxoedema coma (or myxoedema crisis as it is sometimes known) is a loss of brain function as a result of longstanding, severely low level of thyroid hormone,…
Did you know that there is a potentially fatal side effect of hypothyroidism? Myxoedema coma (or myxoedema crisis as it is sometimes known) is a loss of brain function as a result of longstanding, severely low level of thyroid hormone,…
Originally published on 10th December 2019 Last updated on 24th November 2024 Many of us with hypothyroidism and Hashimoto’s adapt to a gluten-free diet to help us manage symptoms and lower thyroid antibodies. However, it can be stressful and daunting…
Adrenal Transformation Protocol is Dr Izabella Wentz, The Thyroid Pharmacist’s, fourth book. Whereas all her other books thus far have been specifically about thyroid issues, namely Hashimoto’s, her latest book is solely about the adrenal glands. How is this relevant…
Originally published on 24th August 2021 Last updated on 7th August 2024 Being pregnant, and especially when pregnant with health conditions such as hypothyroidism and autoimmune disease Hashimoto’s, can mean feeling less than great. During my pregnancies, I understandably felt…
Originally published on 8th November 2016 Last updated on 5th August 2024 Your first endocrinologist (often referred to as an ‘endo’) visit can seem daunting, so the below information covers what to expect from your first visit and the sorts…
Originally published on 26th September 2017 Last updated on 14th June 2024 Please note that I wrote this article when I was still quite unwell with hypothyroidism and Hashimoto’s. I’m since doing a lot better and my quality of life has improved hugely,…
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 30th November 2016 Last updated on 8th April 2024 Going gluten-free can be daunting and scary. It can seem like a lot of effort and you may even think it will constrict what you can eat considerably. …
Originally published on 12th February 2016 Last updated on 25th March 2024 Browse thyroid patient communities online and you’ll find hoards of people saying that doctors testing only TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone) is keeping many people undiagnosed, untreated or under-treated.…
Originally published on 2nd August 2018 Last updated on 25th March 2024 Do you, despite feeling tired and perhaps even exhausted, still struggle to sleep and shut down at night? Or do you wake back up frequently? It’s a common…