Originally published on 12th May 2016 Last updated on 7th June 2024 Author’s Note: I originally wrote this article in May 2016, when there were no other mentions of thyroid conditions ‘flaring up’ anywhere at all. I searched online, in…
Originally published on 12th May 2016 Last updated on 7th June 2024 Author’s Note: I originally wrote this article in May 2016, when there were no other mentions of thyroid conditions ‘flaring up’ anywhere at all. I searched online, in…
Originally published on 9th May 2017 Last updated on 10th May 2024 The topic of whether hypothyroidism can be ‘cured’ comes up a lot. “Can you get off thyroid medication once you start taking it?” “How do I cure my…
Originally published on 22nd February 2016 Last updated on 22nd April 2024 I have hypothyroidism. Autoimmune thyroid disease. An underactive thyroid. And I often face incorrect assumptions about it, so thought I’d address some of the most common ones. Before…
Originally published on 17th March 2017 Last updated on 12th April 2024 Those with thyroid conditions such as hypothyroidism and Hashimoto’s, and on thyroid medication such as Levothyroxine, Synthroid, Armour, Liothyronine etc. may find themselves asking: Why don’t I tolerate…
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 16th October 2018 Last updated on 5th April 2024 When working to raise awareness and general knowledge of thyroid disease and hypothyroidism more specifically, advocates often focus on addressing the general public or friends and family of…
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…
Originally published on 6th December 2016 Last updated on 25th March 2024 Losing your hair can be very upsetting. It’s not just vanity, hair also contributes to your identity and is yet another way that hypothyroidism can wreak its havoc.…