Originally published on 1st July 2016 Last updated on 2nd February 2024 I have been asked many times before: “I’d like to try NDT but I’m vegetarian, what are my options?” “I’d like to try NDT but don’t eat pork…
Originally published on 1st July 2016 Last updated on 2nd February 2024 I have been asked many times before: “I’d like to try NDT but I’m vegetarian, what are my options?” “I’d like to try NDT but don’t eat pork…
Originally published on 5th June 2016 Last updated on 2nd February 2024 Many thyroid patients are on thyroid hormone replacement medication, such as Levothyroxine or Synthroid and still feel unwell. It may be due to a lack of conversion from…
Originally published on 4th June 2016 Last updated on 2nd February 2024 My history with NDT medication (Natural Desiccated Thyroid) has been long and complicated at best! I originally switched from NHS prescribed Levothyroxine to self-sourced NDT Thyroid-S (from Thailand)…
Thyroid hormone resistance (THR) is a rare genetic condition. It occurs when the body doesn’t respond ‘normally’ to hormones produced by the thyroid gland. This condition may be suspected when someone’s Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH) level is not responding to an…
Originally published on 19th March 2019 Last updated on 29th January 2024 Does having an underactive thyroid or hypothyroidism reduce your immune function? In other words – do we get sick more easily than others? Let’s look at why this…
Originally published on 12th May 2016 Last updated on 19th January 2024 Hashimoto’s is the most common cause of hypothyroidism. This autoimmune disease, which causes the immune system to attack the thyroid gland, accounts for approximately 90% of all cases of…
Originally published on 12th May 2016 Last updated on 19th January 2024 While many people survive thyroid cancer, it can be a complicated cancer to diagnose and treat, so it’s important we’re aware of the signs and symptoms. I’ve covered…
Originally published on 28th December 2018 Last updated on 31st December 2023 I’ve spoken at length about my own issues surrounding obsessive weight-loss, dieting, body image issues and more, since having a thyroid condition. I personally believe that more of…
Originally published on 28th May 2016 Last updated on 8th December 2023 Whenever you have any tests done by the doctor, endocrinologist or another medical practitioner, always always always get a copy of the results. Either printed out, as a…
Originally published on 30th May 2017 Last updated on 1st December 2023 Common questions about thyroid blood tests for those with medical conditions such as a thyroid disorder include: Do I take my thyroid medication as normal before the blood…