This post originally appeared on the ThyroidChange website: The name, ThyroidChange, resonates with me. I think about my own journey with thyroid disorders, and my family’s journey with thyroid disorders. You see, I was diagnosed in my twenties with hypothyroidism. I had been trying (unsuccessfully) to conceive. Eventually, I was tested for hypothyroidism. Once my thyroid levels were normal, I was able to conceive my first child. Shortly before my oldest son was born, my husband was diagnosed with Graves’ disease (autoimmune hyperthyroidism). Two weeks after my oldest son was born, he was diagnosed with congenital hypothyroidism. My youngest son was also diagnosed with congenital hypothyroidism. A few years ago, I was told that I had … [Read more...]
Wednesday Weekly Roundup-Thyroid News-12.3.14
Here’s your Wednesday Weekly Roundup of Thyroid News from Thyroid Mom for December 3, 2014. 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! General Thyroid Related Articles (Hypothyroidism, Hashimoto’s, Hyperthyroidism, Graves’ Disease, Thyroid Cancer) How Weather Changes Affect Your Thyroid Subclinical Hypothyroidism Increases Early Miscarriage Risk Will A Gluten-Free Diet Really Make You Healthier? Thyroid Disorders & Children (Congenital Hypothyroidism) i-calQ Receives U.S. Patent for Smartphone-Based Method of Rapid Diagnostic … [Read more...]
Wednesday Weekly Roundup-Thyroid News-11.19.14
Here’s your Wednesday Weekly Roundup of Thyroid News from Thyroid Mom for November 19, 2014. 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! General Thyroid Related Articles (Hypothyroidism, Hashimoto’s, Hyperthyroidism, Graves’ Disease, Thyroid Cancer) 7 Biggest Health Problems Americans Face (yes, you guessed it, hypothyroidism is on the list) Hypothyroidism and the Brain: Attributing Nuisance Symptoms to a Faulty Thyroid Subclinical Hypothyroidism a Major Cause of Infertility in Women Vitamin B2 and Thyroid Function Help, I'm … [Read more...]
Wednesday Weekly Roundup-Thyroid News-11.12.14
Here’s your Wednesday Weekly Roundup of Thyroid News from Thyroid Mom for November 12, 2014. 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! General Thyroid Related Articles (Hypothyroidism, Hashimoto’s, Hyperthyroidism, Graves’ Disease, Thyroid Cancer) 4 Thyroid Disorder Signs You May Not Notice Dr. Oz Explores Common Weight Loss Blocks From Hypothyroidism to Binge Eating High-Dose Levothyroxine Effective for Myxedema Coma Treatment Ask Dr. John: Hypothyroidism (video + article) Prevalence and Evaluation of B12 Deficiency in Patients … [Read more...]
Wednesday Weekly Roundup-Thyroid News-11.5.14
Here’s your Wednesday Weekly Roundup of Thyroid News from Thyroid Mom for November 5, 2014. 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! General Thyroid Related Articles (Hypothyroidism, Hashimoto's, Hyperthyroidism, Graves' Disease, Thyroid Cancer) Blog Post on Day 1 of ATA (interesting take on things, but also includes an update on the origins of Congenital Hypothyroidism) Sneaky Signs Your Thyroid is Slacking Off Yoga Thyroid Series from Thyroid Nation Eating Gluten Free or Not Depends on Your Health Circumstances Kreuziger's … [Read more...]
Wednesday Weekly Roundup-Thyroid News-10.22.14
Here’s your Wednesday Weekly Roundup of Thyroid News from Thyroid Mom for October 22, 2014. 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! General Thyroid Related Articles (Hypothyroidism, Hashimoto's, Hyperthyroidism, Graves' Disease, Thyroid Cancer) Sofia Vergara Named Spokesman for Thyroid Disease Medication Grants Given to Fight Canine Epilepsy, Hypothyroidism The Best Sources of Iron that You'll Actually Want to Eat What You Should Eat to Improve Thyroid Health Do Thyroid Patients Need a Flu Shot? Children and Thyroid Disorders … [Read more...]
Wednesday Weekly Roundup-Thyroid News-10.15.14
Here’s your Wednesday Weekly Roundup of Thyroid News from Thyroid Mom for October 15, 2014. 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! General Thyroid Related Articles (Hypothyroidism, Hashimoto's, Hyperthyroidism, Graves' Disease, Thyroid Cancer) 7 Overlooked Endocrine Causes of Fatigue How do pills and plastic affect your health? Controversial 2014 Hypothyroidism Guidelines Published Thyroid Testing: When to worry (not often) and when to reassure Women Treated for Hypothyroidism Undergoing IVF Experience Increased TSH … [Read more...]
Wednesday Weekly Roundup-Thyroid News-10.1.14
Here’s your Wednesday Weekly Roundup of Thyroid News from Thyroid Mom for October 1, 2014. 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! General Thyroid Related Articles (Hypothyroidism, Hashimoto's, Hyperthyroidism, Graves' Disease, Thyroid Cancer) The big news this week is about the new Guidelines from the ATA (American Thyroid Association), which unfortunately doesn't shed much light on T3 treatment (either in addition to Levothyroxine or as part of a natural thyroid hormone replacement) because of lack of evidence. As a parent and a … [Read more...]
Wednesday Weekly Roundup-Thyroid News-9.17.14
Here’s your Wednesday Weekly Roundup of Thyroid News from Thyroid Mom for September 17, 2014. 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! General Thyroid Related Articles (Hypothyroidism, Hashimoto's, Hyperthyroidism, Graves' Disease, Thyroid Cancer) Hashimoto's Institute (free online seminar going on now) Clinical Review: Hypothyroidism Gained a Few? How to Know If Your Thyroid is to Blame Treating Irritable Bowel Syndrome Risk of Hypothyroidism Increased for RA patients in Disease Onset Thyroid Disorders in Children, … [Read more...]
Thyroid News-Newborn Screening-9.10.14
Here’s your Wednesday Weekly Roundup of Thyroid News from Thyroid Mom for September 10, 2014. 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! General Thyroid Related Articles (Hypothyroidism, Hashimoto's, Hyperthyroidism, Graves' Disease, Thyroid Cancer) 5 Common Lies You'll Hear about Thyroid Disease 4 Herbs for Thyroid and Adrenal Health The Himalayan Times: Understanding Thyroid Problems 10 Essential Oils for Hypothyroidism (Just a quick reminder here to be sure that you talk with your Doctor or Pharmacist regarding possible … [Read more...]