I'm incredibly honored to feature a beautifully written blog post today by Erin O'Brien, whose daughter was born with Congenital Hypothyroidism. Fellow parents of children with Congenital Hypothyroidism, you will undoubtedly relate to her thoughts and feelings. ~Blythe aka Thyroid Mom *********************************************************************************** I recently wrote an essay about finding the strength to be brave for our children when we feel anything but strong or brave. The story centered around my newborn daughter’s diagnosis with congenital hypothyroidism. Blythe read my essay, reached out with the kindest words, and asked if I would share a bit more with you. I immediately thought, “Yes! Of course!” but then … [Read more...]
A Letter to My Son on his 10th Birthday
To my sweet son, William on the eve of your 10th birthday, Tomorrow, you will be 10! I've had a lot on my mind that I wanted to tell you. So, here goes... Ten years ago today, I went to Grammy & Grandpap’s house for an impromptu Bojanlges breakfast before Uncle Nick headed back to Florida. I wasn’t feeling so well, but couldn’t put my finger on why. The rest of the day was a pretty normal Saturday. That is until your Dad and I went to REI to cash in his gift cards from his birthday a few days before. I was standing there waiting for him to decide on a knife and I felt a pretty intense pain. I figured I was just tired (you were pretty heavy in my belly by then) and went to wait in the car. Later, it was determined that I was … [Read more...]
Wednesday Weekly Roundup-Thyroid News-11.18.15
Here’s your Wednesday Weekly Roundup of Thyroid News from Thyroid Mom for November 18, 2015. These are articles, abstracts or blog posts that either appeared in the news this week or things that I found this week that I wanted to share with you relating to hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism in both adults and children. Happy Reading! Hypothyroidism, Hyperthyroidism, Graves’ Disease, etc. Thyroid problem causes local singer Ming Bridges to weigh 80kg Iron deficiency may explain persistent hypothyroidism symptoms Subclinical Hyperthyroidism Linked to Frailty in Older Men Titan Pharmaceuticals Adds ProNeura Implant for Hypothyroidism to Product Development Pipeline Feeling tired, depressed and gaining weight? You may have a … [Read more...]
Wednesday Weekly Roundup-Thyroid News-10.28.15
Here’s your Wednesday Weekly Roundup of Thyroid News from Thyroid Mom for October 28, 2015. These are articles, abstracts or blog posts that either appeared in the news this week or things that I found this week that I wanted to share with you relating to hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism in both adults and children. Happy Reading! Hypothyroidism, Hyperthyroidism, Graves’ Disease, etc. Discovery may lead to development of cell-based regenerative therapy to restore thyroid function 4 reasons your thyroid is underperforming RHR: Subclinical Hypothyroidism—What You Need to Know It's Time Body Shamers Are Shown The Mirror New Research Quantifies the Prevalence of Factors Known to Adversely Affect the Treatment of … [Read more...]
Wednesday Weekly Roundup-Thyroid News-10.14.15
Here’s your Wednesday Weekly Roundup of Thyroid News from Thyroid Mom for October 14, 2015. These are articles, abstracts or blog posts that either appeared in the news this week or things that I found this week that I wanted to share with you relating to hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism in both adults and children. Happy Reading! Hypothyroidism, Hyperthyroidism, Graves' Disease, etc. Pharmacist: Hidden toxin in food can cause hypothyroidism The Chemicals That Can Affect Your Metabolism Women are up to 8 times more likely than men to have thyroid problems Maine’s seaweed and your thyroid health HMC opens special unit for treatment of thyroid disorders (Qatar) Symptoms which can tell you that you have thyroid Doctor … [Read more...]
Wednesday Weekly Roundup-Thyroid News-9.23.15
Here’s your Wednesday Weekly Roundup of Thyroid News from Thyroid Mom for September 23, 2015. These are articles, abstracts or blog posts that either appeared in the news this week or things that I found this week that I wanted to share with you relating to hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism in both adults and children. Happy Reading! Hypothyroidism, Hyperthyroidism, Graves' Disease, etc. Too Much, It Might Just Kale You New Computational Model May Help Overcome Misalignment of US Biomedical Research Resources (this speaks to research funds going to prevalent autoimmune disorders, like Hashimotos - it's worth a read despite the "confusing" title) 7 Signs You Have a Thyroid Problem Brittle Nails Can Be a Sign of Anemia (or Other … [Read more...]
Wednesday Weekly Roundup-Thyroid News-9.16.15
Here’s your Wednesday Weekly Roundup of Thyroid News from Thyroid Mom for September 16, 2015. These are articles, abstracts or blog posts that either appeared in the news this week or things that I found this week that I wanted to share with you relating to hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism in both adults and children. Happy Reading! Hypothyroidism, Hyperthyroidism, Graves' Disease, etc. The Surprising Way Hillary Clinton Treats Her Thyroid Condition Merck Launches Partnership With Department of Health and Philippine Thyroid Association Hypothyroidism Associated with ATP8B1 Deficiency Study Links Low Selenium Diet with Thyroid Disease Testing for Hypothyroidism is Easy Optimal detection of hypothyroidism in early … [Read more...]
Wednesday Weekly Roundup-Thyroid News-9.2.15
Here’s your Wednesday Weekly Roundup of Thyroid News from Thyroid Mom for September 2, 2015. These are articles, abstracts or blog posts that either appeared in the news this week or things that I found this week that I wanted to share with you relating to hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism in both adults and children. Happy Reading! Hypothyroidism, Hyperthyroidism, Graves' Disease, etc. Can Pregnancy Thyroid Levels Affect Math Ability Free Thyroxine Levels Higher in Women Treated for Hypothyroidism Potassium iodide may reduce congenital anomaly risk in pregnant women with Graves’ disease Levothyroxine absorption unaffected by metformin therapy Hyperthyroidism treatment modality does not affect cancer risk Familial … [Read more...]
Wednesday Weekly Roundup-Thyroid News-6.3.15
Here’s your Wednesday Weekly Roundup of Thyroid News from Thyroid Mom for June 3, 2015. These are articles, abstracts or blog posts that either appeared in the news this week or things that I found this week that I wanted to share with you relating to hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism in both adults and children. Happy Reading! Hypothyroidism, Hyperthyroidism, Graves' Disease, etc. Thyroid Function Tests Market: Global Industry Analysis and Opportunity Assessment 2015-2025 Caffeine, Calcium and the Thyroid GRH (Grand Rajaji Hospital) to Get Equipment to Test Thyroid Soon (Madurai, India) TSH Levels Reveal Stronger Effect on Cholesterol With Increasing Age Subclinical Hyperthyroidism Raises Fracture Risk Study Shows People … [Read more...]
Congenital Hypothyroidism: The First Year
I am thrilled to share this touching letter with you from a mother to her daughter. Gabby, like my sons, was born with Congenital Hypothyroidism. Like all of us mothers and fathers who hear those words spoken about their newborns, Gabby's mother, Meghan, was so worried about what life would be like for her beautiful newborn daughter. Well, a year passed, and this is what Meghan has to say... Hi, everyone. We've just celebrated our baby girl’s first birthday. I write letters to my children on their birthdays, and I felt this was a great one for sharing. Gabby's one year birthday letter is for the day she leaves home, telling her story and diagnosis from the beginning. It brought me to tears many times thinking about the past year and … [Read more...]