Originally published on 10th December 2019 Last updated on 26th November 2025 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…
Originally published on 1st December 2020 Last updated on 26th November 2025 Christmas is supposed to be fun for all, but for many with physical health conditions (and often mental health conditions too) it can feel extra stressful and difficult.…
Originally published on 1st December 2024 Last updated on 11th November 2025 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…
Originally published on 20th September 2016 Last updated on 28th October 2025 Why do some thyroid patients need more thyroid medication in the colder months? It’s to do with our thyroid gland, thyroid hormones, and how our metabolism works.
Originally published on 20th September 2018 Last updated on 14th October 2025 Vaccinations are always a controversial topic and among thyroid patients, the flu vaccine especially. So, should we thyroid patients be getting the flu vaccine?
Originally published on 10th October 2018 Last updated on 10th October 2025 TW: Mental Health, Depression, Suicidal Feelings The 10th October is World Mental Health Day, a great day to show your support towards better mental health knowledge and awareness,…
Originally published on 3rd October 2018 Last updated on 30th September 2025 TW: Pregnancy loss, miscarriage October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month. Where does this tie in with thyroid disease? Well, just having a thyroid condition puts you…
Originally published on 20th June 2016 Last updated on 30th September 2025 Thyroiditis refers to inflammation of the thyroid gland. Thyroiditis includes a group of disorders that cause the thyroid to become inflamed, including Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis. Subacute thyroiditis is a…
Originally published on 10th September 2018 Last updated on 10th September 2025 TW: Mental Health, Depression, Suicidal Thoughts When I was in the first few months of my hypothyroidism diagnosis, I was suicidal. My quality of life was so poor…
Originally published on 1st September 2016 Last updated on 4th September 2025 Every year, September is Thyroid Cancer Awareness Month! This annual event was created to spread awareness of the symptoms and effects of thyroid cancer and the importance of…
