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 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…
Fatigue is by far the most complained of thyroid symptom. I am often asked: “What can I do for energy with thyroid issues?!” Many of us experience this heavy, indescribable fatigue before diagnosis of hypothyroidism and Hashimoto’s, and for many,…
Originally published on 29th July 2016 Last updated on 25th November 2023 A ‘Spoonie’? What’s a ‘Spoonie’? The spoon theory is a metaphor those with a disability, chronic illness, health condition or autoimmune disease, may use to explain the reduced…
Originally published on 16th August 2016 Last updated on 20th November 2023 Just like with the thyroid medications NDT and Liothyronine, most mainstream doctors are not aware of Low Dose Naltrexone (LDN) and even those who are, may not…
This is one of those questions I am asked surprisingly often, and it’s only gotten more frequently asked in online spaces as time has gone on: “Is anyone else’s hair not holding on to hair colour (dye) like it used…
