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Part 2: More ‘Harmless’ Things Said by Doctors To Thyroid Patients

Part 2: More ‘Harmless’ Things Said by Doctors To Thyroid Patients

A few years ago now, I put together the article 11 ‘Harmless’ Things Said by Doctors…

11 'Harmless' Things Said by Doctors That Actually Hurt Thyroid Patients

11 ‘Harmless’ Things Said by Doctors That Actually Hurt Thyroid Patients

Unfortunately, I hear from far too many thyroid patients who experience unhelpful doctors and hear unhelpful…

Types of Medical Practitioners You May See as a Thyroid Patient

Types of Medical Practitioners You May See as a Thyroid Patient

Originally published on 24th October 2017 Last updated on 8th July 2019 As a thyroid patient,…

How to Get The Most Out of Your Doctors Appointment

How to Get The Most Out of Your Doctors Appointment

So many thyroid patients struggle to build a good relationship with a good doctor. As I’ve…

Thyroid Patients Who Self-Source: Asking Your Doctor for a Letter of Medical Necessity

Thyroid Patients Who Self-Source: Asking Your Doctor for a Letter of Medical Necessity

I’ve already written some tips about travelling abroad with hypothyroidism, but I still get asked the…

A 70 Year Old’s Thoughts on Living with Hypothyroidism

A 70 Year Old’s Thoughts on Living with Hypothyroidism

I’d like to thank the lovely Margaret for featuring in this blog. I’ve known Margaret through…

An Open Letter: "Dear Doctor, It's Not All in My Head"

An Open Letter: “Dear Doctor, It’s Not All in My Head”

This ‘open letter’ has been inspired by the large amount of thyroid patients who are told by doctors…

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🩸Did you know these?! 🩸 ••• ❓Takin

🩸Did you know these?! 🩸

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❓Taking your thyroid meds before a test can cause levels to peak and look higher than they actually are for most the day.

So you’ll get a more accurate result if you take them after the test.

❓Biotin can cause falsely elevated thyroid levels on test results, making you look overmedicated or hyperthyroid when you’re not. Therefore, it is advised to not take it for at least 48-hours before a thyroid blood test.

❓Fasting - researchers have found that after eating, our TSH level becomes suppressed. Therefore, your TSH level is likely to be at its highest and most reflective of its underlying status, when tested after fasting, in the early morning.

❓ Each time you have your thyroid tests done, you should aim for it to always be done at the same time, and under the same circumstances (i.e. fasting), so they’re as accurate and comparable as possible.
Given that you shouldn’t take your medication until after the draw, as early as possible in the morning and before 9am is preferable.

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👇 Tag someone who needs this info below.

- Rachel 🦋💙

🎄Christmas is supposed to be fun for all, but f

🎄Christmas is supposed to be fun for all, but for many with physical health conditions (and often mental health conditions too) it can feel extra stressful and difficult.

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In The Run Up To Xmas:

❓ Are you pacing yourself?

Plan tasks on a physical calendar or diary. For example, any present buying, card writing, catching up with friends and family.

Ensure you have adequate time to complete them, scheduling in time to recuperate and rest also.

I like to write “rest day” on days to remind me to actually keep that one free for some recuperation.

❓Does it prevent any thyroid flares at all over this period? Nope.

But it does reduce them.

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📅 Comment “CHECKLIST” and I’ll send you my full checklist for ensuring your thyroid condition doesn’t get in the way this Xmas!

👇 What are your tips?

- Rachel 🦋💙

(I took this little clip after getting ready to go to a Christmas Wreath Workshop last night! I felt very festive in my @joanieclothing jumper and skirt!)

🧩 Symptoms of imbalanced blood sugar can includ

🧩 Symptoms of imbalanced blood sugar can include headaches, hangriness, feeling faint, dizzy, feeling hungry again quickly after eating, feeling tired, grouchy and irritable.

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🩸 Research has shown that having Hashimoto’s puts us at an increased risk of blood sugar imbalances or glycemic impairments and this then places extra stress on our adrenals, which isn’t helpful.

🩸The glycemic index is a measurement of how quickly we burn food, and simple carbohydrates such as refined white sugar, refined flour, white rice, white bread, semolina, potatoes and carrots all have a very quick burn rate.

🩸Because of this, when eaten, they can cause a spike in our blood sugar, followed by a crash soon after.

🥘 This is where more protein-rich diets can be better for us.

🐠 Fat and protein have a slower burn rate. They are absorbed more slowly and do not raise blood sugar levels as quickly as simple carbs do. They also keep us fuller for longer.

🫒 Healthy fats play a big role in our mental health and moods, brain function, energy levels, weight management and hormonal health.

❓I ensure I consume enough protein in every meal and snack, in order to keep my blood sugar levels balanced and promote ongoing, stable energy levels.

🥣 Good sources of protein can include meats, cheese, eggs, nuts, seeds, yoghurts, beans and legumes.

🥑 Good sources of fat include olive oil, sesame oil, avocados, olives, nuts, seeds, peanut butter, flaxseed, salmon, chia seeds, eggs and seed butter.

❓We can aim to eat every two to three hours to keep blood sugar levels balanced and adrenals functioning happy.

❓Going long times without food, such as fasting, can place extra stress on the adrenal glands. So don’t skip breakfast either!

❗️Making these changes to my diet have brought my Hashimoto’s in to remission, improved fatigue, brain fog and heart palpitations. I just feel SO much better eating this way. It’s been an important piece of my thyroid jigsaw puzzle.

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👇 Let me know your experiences with this in the comments and as always, follow me for more thyroid info and please check out the resources linked in my bio for more support!

- Rachel 🦋💙

❌ Already feeling wiped out by the festive commi

❌ Already feeling wiped out by the festive commitments and expectations ahead of you? 😩

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🎄This time of year is known for being fun, enjoyable, a great opportunity to catch up with friends and family and take a break from work.

🎄However, once I developed autoimmune hypothyroidism, and during the time it took for me to get it better managed, I learned some key lessons in surviving the festive season with my thyroid condition so that I could still enjoy it without becoming unwell.

🎄After all, none of us want a thyroid flare for Christmas!

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🙌 Check out my top 6 tips for surviving the festive season with chronic illness, on the article linked in my instagram story! Or comment “HELP” and I’ll DM it to you. ☺️

⬇️ And let me know - what are some things you do to survive the busy festive season?

- Rachel 🦋💙

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