Symptoms of hypothyroidism are far-reaching. A lack of thyroid hormone can impact you from the top of your head to the tip of your toes. Symptoms of fatigue, muscle aches, brain fog and acid reflux demonstrate how much of the…
Symptoms of hypothyroidism are far-reaching. A lack of thyroid hormone can impact you from the top of your head to the tip of your toes. Symptoms of fatigue, muscle aches, brain fog and acid reflux demonstrate how much of the…
This post lists all of my top articles and blog posts that provide honest and relatable accounts of having hypothyroidism. After all, hearing other peoples’ experiences can be hugely reassuring and comforting. Knowing that you are not alone in what…
What is it really like to go through pregnancy with hypothyroidism and Hashimoto’s? I’ve been pregnant three times. The first ended in an early miscarriage, the second and third resulted in healthy, full-term babies. (for simplicity of this article, when…
Does hypothyroidism prevent us from being able to breastfeed? Thankfully, most often not. However, it does come down to how well managed your thyroid condition is. Let’s look at the most frequently asked questions!
“My doctor said I’m borderline hypothyroid. What does this mean? What should I do?” Let’s explore. What is Borderline Hypothyroidism? Borderline or subclinical hypothyroidism is a diagnosis given when test results for TSH are sitting close to the top of…
As my husband and I tuned in to the Social Health online awards event, PJ’s on, homemade pizza in hand and our two children snoozing in bed, they announced I was the winner for the award “Social Media Master” my…
You may notice that I occasionally use the term ‘chronic illness’ when I refer to my thyroid condition, autoimmune hypothyroidism. The term ‘chronic illness’ can sound dramatic to some people and I’ve often been asked what it means exactly.
The past few months have been both exciting but hard at the same time… I am expecting my second son but this pregnancy has not been as straightforward as the first. With a non-thyroid related complication this time around, my…
When you read endless posts on websites, blogs, social media accounts, online support groups and forums, all detailing how so many people with hypothyroidism are struggling with their health, it can be easy to quickly feel doomed to forever living…
Although losing your desire for sex (libido) is a common symptom of hypothyroidism in both men and women, it is often an embarrassing topic to talk about and as a result, many do not. Sex and intimacy are key components…
