Originally published on 7th February 2017 Last updated on 9th August 2024 It’s a question that’s been asked many times: What happens if you stop taking your thyroid medication? For one reason or another, you may be wondering if you…
Originally published on 7th February 2017 Last updated on 9th August 2024 It’s a question that’s been asked many times: What happens if you stop taking your thyroid medication? For one reason or another, you may be wondering if you…
Originally published on 16th November 2021 Last updated on 7th August 2024 The questions I often see asked surrounding hypothyroidism and pregnancy include: Can I have a healthy pregnancy with a thyroid condition? Do I still need to take my…
Originally published on 9th February 2021 Last updated on 7th August 2024 A ‘high-risk pregnancy’ is one of greater risk to the mother or her baby, compared to a more straightforward pregnancy. Having hypothyroidism and/or Hashimoto’s are considered to be…
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 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 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 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 29th May 2016 Last updated on 5th August 2024 It’s a term I, and so many other sources for thyroid information, use a lot. But what Are “Optimal Thyroid Levels”? When your doctor runs a test…
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,…