Originally published on 17th March 2020 Last updated on 7th August 2024 Many of us with health conditions such as hypothyroidism, an underactive thyroid and/or Hashimoto’s, dream of becoming parents one day. I hear from other thyroid patients every day…
Originally published on 5th May 2020 Last updated on 7th August 2024 Before experiencing pregnancy, one of my expectations as a thyroid patient was that it would be full of thyroid flare days. I had an image in my head of…
Originally published on 11th August 2020 Last updated on 7th August 2024 Many people with hypothyroidism and Hashimoto’s worry about getting through a healthy pregnancy with their thyroid condition. I am often asked what I did to promote looking after both…
Originally published on 9th July 2016 Last updated on 5th August 2024 The term ‘borderline hypothyroid’ or ‘subclinical hypothyroidism’ leaves many people untreated and ill. Many with this diagnosis just get worse and worse with time.
Originally published on 29th April 2016 Last updated on 5th August 2024 What is Thyroid Brain Fog? Brain fog is described as feelings of mental confusion or lack of mental clarity. The phrase comes from the feeling of a fog…
Originally published on 26th June 2016 Last updated on 5th August 2024 This article covers: how hypothyroidism can develop during or after pregnancy what to do if you’re a thyroid patient who falls pregnant which thyroid medications are safe in…
Originally published on 26th January 2021 Last updated on 5th August 2024 I’m receiving messages that ask me: Should thyroid patients get the COVID vaccine? Is the COVID vaccine safe for thyroid patients? Will the COVID vaccine worsen thyroid health…
Originally published on 17th December 2019 Last updated on 5th August 2024 Finding the right medical professional for you can be time-consuming but very much worth the time. Many thyroid patients complain about feeling dismissed and unheard by their doctors,…
Originally published on 20th April 2021 Last updated on 5th August 2024 Before hypothyroidism and Hashimoto’s were well treated for me, I would frequently wake up with foot pain in the mornings. Although they visibly looked normal, it would feel…
Originally published on 28th March 2017 Last updated on 2nd August 2024 TW: Mental Health, Depression, Suicidal Thoughts Please note that I wrote this article when I was still quite unwell with hypothyroidism and Hashimoto’s. I’m since doing a lot…
