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Motivation Monday & Your Thyroid Disorder

November 2, 2015 by Blythe 3 Comments

I hear that it's Motivation Monday in the social media world.  Here's what I want to say to you today.  I spend an hour or so every day answering emails and Facebook messages from fellow thyroid disorder sufferers.  There is a common theme and it's this: "I'm taking thyroid medication and I still have _____ symptoms."  Are there some things that you may always deal with when you have a thyroid disorder?  Yes, of course!  However, if you are doing everything else right (taking your thyroid medication regularly, eating well, exercising, taking your vitamins and minerals, etc.) AND YOU STILL HAVE SYMPTOMS (like depression, hair loss, weight gain, etc.), then something isn't working! It's not normal to feel like crap!  Let me say that one … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: Armour Thyroid, Congenital Hypothyroidism, Diet, Energy, Grave's Disease, Hashimoto's, My Journey, Rise&Thrive, Support

Vitamin D and Your Thyroid

March 3, 2015 by Blythe 3 Comments

Vitamin D and Thyroid

I took this picture of turtles sunning themselves last summer.  Not sure if you can see it very well, but there's one little turtle who crawled up onto a buddy's back.  It reminds me of my youngest son, who is always climbing on someone or something.  I so wish I was outside sunning like that right now.  But, alas, it's winter, and most of us are spending our days inside.  Winter is when Vitamin D levels are typically at their lowest. The Importance of Vitamin D I was sitting in a waiting room somewhere recently and I stumbled across an issue of the magazine, Natural Awakenings, and found a very interesting article about Vitamin D by Lisa Hogan, M.D.  In the article, entitled "Vitamin D: A Very Important Hormone", Dr. Hogan discusses just … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: auto immune disorders, Congenital Hypothyroidism, Hashimoto's, Hypothyroidism, Hypothyroidism in Children, My Journey, Rise&Thrive, sjogrens, Vitamin D

Wednesday Weekly Roundup-Thyroid News-2.11.15

February 11, 2015 by Blythe Leave a Comment

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Here’s your Wednesday Weekly Roundup of Thyroid News from Thyroid Mom for February 11, 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! General Thyroid Related Articles (Hypothyroidism, Hashimoto’s, Hyperthyroidism, Graves’ Disease, Thyroid Cancer) What's Wrong with Me? Sleepy, Stressed, or Sick? Hypothyroidism Risk Rises with Declining Kidney Function Supplement for Hypothyroidism Developed in Iceland Hypothyroidism and Hyperthyroidism: What Are Their Differences? Do You Need to Tame Your Thyroid? When the Thyroid Gland is … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog, Wednesday Weekly Roundup Tagged With: Congenital Hypothyroidism, Energy, Hashimoto's, Hypothyroidism, Newborn Screening, Thyroid News

7 Lessons Chronic Illness Has Taught Me: A Retrospective Look at Hypothyroidism

January 16, 2015 by Blythe 8 Comments

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Drum roll, please!! I am thrilled to share this Guest Blog Post by Sarah Downing with you. Sarah is a thyroid advocate and creator of the blog, Butterflies & Phoenixes, and is also the Blog Editor for  ThyroidChange.  She has great advice for those of us battling chronic illnesses. Treat yourself with patience and kindness. Whilst you probably wish you could get well overnight, in reality it may take months and sometimes years to experience “normalcy” again. Consider just how long it took you to get sick in the first place. This is a daunting thought, so take it one day at a time and celebrate each stepping stone of progress. Be kind to yourself on the days you are filled with frustration and despair because your mental outlook does … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog, January 2015 Tagged With: Hashimoto's, Inspiration, Rise&Thrive, Shared Stories, Support, Thyroid Disorders

Wednesday Weekly Roundup-Thyroid News-1.14.15

January 14, 2015 by Blythe Leave a Comment

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Here’s your Wednesday Weekly Roundup of Thyroid News from Thyroid Mom for January 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! General Thyroid Related Articles (Hypothyroidism, Hashimoto’s, Hyperthyroidism, Graves’ Disease, Thyroid Cancer) Research Findings May Lead to New Treatment for Hypothyroidism SLR Diagnostics Recommends Cold Weather Survival Tips From Thyroid January is Thyroid Awareness Month 5 Facts About Your Thyroid There is Substantial Overlap Between the Symptoms of Patients with Hypothyroidism and Those with … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog, Wednesday Weekly Roundup Tagged With: Congenital Hypothyroidism, Hashimoto's, Support, T3, Thyroid News

Hypothyroidism in Children: Not So Rare After All!

January 9, 2015 by Blythe 4 Comments

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 I don't believe that there are coincidences.  I believe that things happen for a reason.  One of the best parts of  having a website and blogging about thyroid disorders is that I have met some incredible people along the way.  One of those people is Dawn.  I don't think it was a coincidence that we "met" online.  Her story is similar to mine in that she also has an entire family with thyroid disorders.  As you will see, hypothyroidism in children is not as rare as you think.  I am honored that she is willing to share her story here at Thyroid Mom.  I hope you enjoy learning about her and from her.   My name is Dawn. I’m a wife, mother, college student, housewife, and I sell jewelry in an online store. I also have Hashimoto’s.  People are … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog, January 2015 Tagged With: Hashimoto's, Helping Kids With CH, Hypothyroidism, Hypothyroidism in Children, Rise&Thrive, Shared Stories, Thyroid Disorders

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I am a mother of two beautiful boys, both born with Congenital Hypothyroidism.  I was diagnosed with Hypothyroidism during my late twenties and later learned that it was Hashimoto's Thyroiditis.  My husband was diagnosed with Graves' Disease (hyperthyroidism) shortly before our oldest son was born. … Read More

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