Originally published on 29th May 2016 Last updated on 5th August 2024 It’s a term I, and so many other sources for thyroid information, use a lot. But what Are “Optimal Thyroid Levels”? When your doctor runs a test…
Originally published on 29th May 2016 Last updated on 5th August 2024 It’s a term I, and so many other sources for thyroid information, use a lot. But what Are “Optimal Thyroid Levels”? When your doctor runs a test…
Originally published on 11th March 2016 Last updated on 24th November 2023 As a thyroid patient, the below blood tests are recommended to get the full picture of what’s going on. If you still have symptoms, despite being on thyroid medication,…
Read the last blog in this series. Wow. My last personal health update blog was posted in February 2023, thats over 18 months ago! As I write this in the autumn of 2024, a lot has changed but mostly for…
Originally published on 10th October 2018 Last updated on 10th October 2024 TW: Mental Health, Depression, Suicidal Feelings The 10th October is World Mental Health Day, a great day to show your support towards better mental health knowledge and awareness,…
Originally published on 3rd October 2018 Last updated on 1st October 2024 TW: Pregnancy loss, miscarriage October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month. Where does this tie in with thyroid disease? Well, just having a thyroid condition puts you…
Originally published on 29th August 2017 Last updated on 18th September 2024 Along with many of the other symptoms of hypothyroidism, menstrual issues is a common one. Thyroid hormone is needed for pretty much every function and cell in the…
Originally published on 10th September 2018 Last updated on 10th September 2024 TW: Mental Health, Depression, Suicidal Thoughts When I was in the first few months of my hypothyroidism diagnosis, I was suicidal. My quality of life was so poor…
As well as being asked this question by many readers, it’s also one I wondered before having my own children. Is there a way to prevent them from experiencing all the thyroid issues and symptoms I have?
Originally published on 27th May 2016 Last updated on 9th August 2024 Stomach acid is needed in the body to break down food and get rid of bad bacteria. It is made as and when you eat, but many hypothyroid…
Originally published on 24th March 2016 Last updated on 9th August 2024 Did you know that there are multiple medication options for hypothyroidism? Are you on the right one for you? Could a change in medication change your life?
