If thyroid medication ‘corrects’ hypothyroidism, shouldn’t it remove all symptoms? There is a general misconception that those with hypothyroidism take a pill everyday and then get better and feel absolutely fine, but it’s far from the truth for many of…
Looking back on my life, I had symptoms of Hypothyroidism (and signs of Hashimoto’s) from a young age. From sixteen-years-old, following a bout of swine flu that left me feeling never quite the same since, a lot of the major…
Other people may not understand what you experience as someone with a thyroid condition. This may make you feel frustrated, angry and hopeless, but shifting whether it really matters can help.
I have always been a tidy, organised person. It’s just who I am. I feel happiest in a clean environment, yet when my health took a nosedive thanks to hypothyroidism and Hashimoto’s, my ability to keep on top of the…
Many of us have wondered if our thyroid condition can be cured, and whilst for most of us, we’re unfortunately stuck with it for life, there are some forms of thyroid disease that can come and go.
I’ve personally tried and reviewed a lot of the at-home blood testing companies available in order to share my experiences with other thyroid patients who may benefit to know about them and how they work too.After sharing that I have…
Mary Shomon is a well-recognised and well-respected thyroid patient advocate. Diagnosed with Hashimoto’s and hypothyroidism, she has been a health activist for over twenty-years. The Thyroid Hormone Breakthrough is just one of several books by Mary. This one looks at…
I’m so shocked to receive the news today that I’ve been chosen as a finalist in the WEGO Health Awards 2020 for The Invisible Hypothyroidism’s Facebook page and group!
TW: mental health, suicidal thoughts “You are going to carry your thyroid condition for the rest of your life, so you can either wallow in the weight of it or you can fight for your only life and make it…
Unfortunately, I hear from far too many thyroid patients who experience unhelpful doctors and hear unhelpful remarks. I’ve heard most of the below comments from medical professionals myself and know that a lot of my readers have, too. Of course,…
