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,…
Originally published on 16th April 2020 Last updated on 2nd August 2024 For those with a form of overactive thyroid disease, such as Graves’, hyperthyroidism and Hashitoxicosis, they may be offered RAI (Radioactive Iodine Treatment) or a Thyroidectomy (surgical removal…
Originally published on 16th April 2020 Last updated on 2nd August 2024 Do you experience any of the following symptoms or complaints: White spots on your nails Brittle nails Brittle hair or hair loss Dry skin or break outs Poor…
Originally published on 16th April 2020 Last updated on 2nd August 2024 For those of us living in the UK, NHS prescriptions are free to those in Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales, but not in England. However, there are certain…
Originally published on 16th April 2020 Last updated on 2nd August 2024 One of my biggest concerns while being pregnant and taking daily thyroid medication for my hypothyroidism, was morning sickness. We are most often advised to take our thyroid…
TW: mental health, suicidal thoughts, body image, disordered eating Originally published on 16th April 2020 Last updated on 29th July 2024 I have always said that getting well with hypothyroidism and Hashimoto’s is like piecing together a big thyroid jigsaw…
Originally published on 28th April 2020 Last updated on 29th July 2024 As people with thyroid issues, we are often told to avoid xenoestrogens – chemicals that, once in our bodies, can alter the normal function of our hormones. Xenoestrogens…
Originally published on 20th April 2020 Last updated on 29th July 2024 I hear the same question everyday in my online thyroid spaces. It can vary, but often sounds something like this: “I don’t want to take thyroid medication. Can…
Originally published on 10th March 2020 Last updated on 29th July 2024 A lot of people living with thyroid conditions such as hypothyroidism and Hashimoto’s struggle with serious fatigue. However, when they mention this to other people, it is often…
