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,…
Originally published on 5th December 2017 Last updated on 5th August 2023 The Invisible Hypothyroidism isn’t the only source of thyroid information out there. Before I started this very website, I read up about my new diagnosis and what it…
Originally published on 16th November 2018 Last updated on 5th August 2024 In the Facebook support group I created for thyroid patients, the question of whether we can claim financial support or government/state benefits comes up fairly often. And the…
Originally published on 22nd April 2020 Last updated on 2nd August 2024 It’s no secret that many of us find mornings to be difficult when living with hypothyroidism, and often, other things alongside this too (such as adrenal dysfunction, Hashimoto’s,…
