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,…
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…
Originally published on 3rd November 2017 Last updated on 19th October 2023 Do you still feel unwell on thyroid medication even though your doctor is insistent that your test results are coming back ‘fine’ or ‘normal’? Perhaps your doctor isn’t…
Originally published on 14th May 2016 Last updated on 12th October 2023 Did you know that you could be sensitive to gluten i.e. have it still cause you symptoms or problems, but not be Coeliac?
Originally published on 13th September 2016 Last updated on 12th October 2023 ‘Gluten-free’ is a phrase I’m sure you’ve seen a lot in the thyroid community. If you have hypothyroidism, specifically Hashimoto’s, it’s worth knowing why so many thyroid patients…
Originally published on 1st April 2016 Last updated on 12th October 2023 Many people with hypothyroidism don’t feel well on T4-only medications such as Levothyroxine or Synthroid, yet when they ask their doctor about trying a different medication, such as Natural…
Originally published on 28th September 2021 Last updated on 12th October 2023 Did you know that you could be sensitive to gluten i.e. have it still cause you symptoms or problems, but not be Coeliac? If you have hypothyroidism and /or Hashimoto’s,…
A few years ago now, I put together the article 11 ‘Harmless’ Things Said by Doctors That Actually Hurt Thyroid Patients. Since then, I’ve had a lot of feedback from fellow thyroid patients with even more remarks they’ve received and…