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    • April 2015
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      • Too Young To Be So Sick: A Young Woman’s Battle With Graves’ Disease
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    • March 2015
      • Trust Your Gut: Raising Children With Thyroid Disorders
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      • Vitamin D and Your Thyroid
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      • How Do You Stay Hydrated in the Winter?
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    • January 2015
      • 7 Lessons Chronic Illness Has Taught Me: A Retrospective Look at Hypothyroidism
      • Wednesday Weekly Roundup-Thyroid News-1.14.15
      • Hypothyroidism in Children: Not So Rare After All!
      • Rise and Thrive!
    • December 2014
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      • Vitamin B2 and Thyroid Function
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      • Thyroid Disorders Don’t Have to be Scary!
      • Fill ‘er up! Fellow Thyroid Warrior, Is Your Tank Empty?
      • Wednesday Weekly Roundup-Thyroid News-10.22.14
      • Your Journey with Thyroid Disease
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      • Autism and Congenital Hypothyroidism: Why Newborn Screening Matters
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      • Growth Awareness Week: Why it Matters to Me.
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      • Congenital Hypothyroidism and Thyroid Resistance: A Story About Heart
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      • Thyroid Imbalance: A Yin-Yang Perspective
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Thyroid Disorders and Your Skin

October 29, 2015 by Blythe 1 Comment

Having a thyroid disorder can wreak havoc on your skin.  I know this firsthand.  One of my first symptoms of hypothyroidism was dry, itchy skin.  Other skin issues that you can encounter include acne and swollen, puffy eyes.  Actress Victoria Justice revealed in recent interviews that the skin issues that came along with having Hashimoto's caused her self-confidence to waiver: "I had the support of my family and friends. I knew that the people around me had my back. Now I really empathize with people who have issues with their skin, because it can get you down."   I understand what she means.  A few years ago, I began having trouble with rosacea.  Rosacea can cause redness on your cheeks, nose, forehead and chin.  It can also cause … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: Grave's Disease, Hypothyroidism, lupus and hypothyroidism, skin and thyroid disorder, Thyroid Cancer

ADHD and Thyroid Disorders

October 5, 2015 by Blythe 2 Comments

Is it a thyroid disorder?  Is it ADHD? Or both? Many medical conditions share symptoms.  You've undoubtedly heard before that iron and vitamin D deficiencies have symptoms that mimic the symptoms many see with hypothyroidism.   But, how could ADHD be confused with a thyroid disorder?!  Here's how: Check out some of the symptoms of Graves' Disease (hyperthyroidism) in Children from the Graves' Disease and Thyroid Foundation: nervousness -- visible shakiness, tremors, wringing hands, kicking feet, difficulty sitting still lack of concentration and attentiveness poor memory skills shaky hands that cause clumsiness and poor handwriting erratic thought patterns and behaviors irritability; mood swings attitude changes emotional … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: ADHD and Congenital Hypothyroidism, ADHD and thyroid, brain fog and thyroid, Congenital Hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, Hypothyroidism, Hypothyroidism in Children

Thyroid Mom Birthday Giveaway

September 17, 2015 by Blythe Leave a Comment

  It's my birthday today!  In honor of today, I'm giving away 1 paperback copy of Dr. Datis Kharrazian's fabulous book, "Why Do I Still Have Thyroid Symptoms? When My Lab Tests Are Normal".  All you have to do to be entered in my birthday giveaway is "LIKE" and "SHARE" this post on Facebook!  *Giveaway ends at midnight (EST) on 9/17. Winner chosen at random and announced 9/18. Winner must message me within 24 hours to claim prize! Thanks! -Blythe aka Thyroid Mom … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: Hypothyroidism, thyroid symptoms

Wednesday Weekly Roundup-Thyroid News-9.16.15

September 16, 2015 by Blythe Leave a Comment

weekly thyroid news update - newborn screening

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...]

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: Armour Thyroid, Congenital Hypothyroidism, congenital hypothyroidism and genetic mutations, foods for hyperthyroidism, foods for hypothyroidism, Hillary Clinton and thyroid condition, hyperthyroidism, Hypothyroidism, hypothyroidism and laryngeal cancer, men and thyroid disorders, Newborn Screening, pets and hypothyroidism, selenium and thyroid

Wednesday Weekly Roundup-Thyroid News-9.2.15

September 2, 2015 by Blythe Leave a Comment

weekly thyroid news update - newborn screening

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...]

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: Grave's Disease, Hypothyroidism, Levothyroxine, Newborn Screening, Pregnancy and Thyroid, TSH

Wednesday Weekly Roundup-Thyroid News-7.15.15

July 15, 2015 by Blythe Leave a Comment

Here’s your Wednesday Weekly Roundup of Thyroid News from Thyroid Mom for July 15, 2015. SPECIAL SUMMER EDITION!! Articles for you on beating the heat, sunscreens, water safety and more! 15 Foods That Help You Stay Hydrated Healthy and Hydrating Summer Recipes Study Finds Most Kids and Teens Don't Drink Enough Water EWG's 2015 Guide to Sunscreens Best Sunscreen Buying Guide - Consumer Reports Water Safety: Tips for Parents of Young Children Drowning Prevention Heat Intolerance: Causes, Symptoms & Complications (hint: thyroid problems can cause heat intolerance) Heat Exhaustion Symptoms in Children, Dogs and Adults 101 Summer Activities to do with Kids 10 Ways Families Can Use Technology to Connect to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: chronic stress and thyroid, depression and thyroid, Energy, feeling cold and thyroid, Grave's Disease, heat exhaustion, heat intolerance and thyroid, hydration and thyroid, Hypothyroidism, safe sunscreen, sexual dysfunction and thyroid, thyroid and aging, thyroid and diabetes, Thyroid Disorders, Thyroid News

Wednesday Weekly Roundup-Thyroid News-6.18.15

June 16, 2015 by Blythe Leave a Comment

weekly thyroid news update - newborn screening

Here’s your Wednesday Weekly Roundup of Thyroid News from Thyroid Mom for June 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. Maternal Hypothyroidism Identified as Possible Autism Risk 10 Symptoms of Underactive Thyroid Do You Need Iodine Supplements for Thyroid Health Subclinical Hypothyroidism Not Linked to Overall Increased Stroke Risk Foods to Avoid with Hypothyroidism Personal Stories on Hypothyroidism Children and Thyroid Disorders (Congenital Hypothyroidism, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: Congenital Hypothyroidism, Diet, Hypothyroidism, hypothyroidism and autism, Iodine and thyroid

Too Young To Be So Sick: A Young Woman’s Battle With Graves’ Disease

April 16, 2015 by Blythe 5 Comments

graves disease

As many of you know, my husband suffered through Graves' Disease.  It was one of the worst things he has ever been through and it was devastating to watch.  One of the more rewarding aspects of  having opened up about our family's struggles with thyroid disorders is meeting other people who have been through the same things.  Connecting with them and sharing with them has been so helpful to me, and I hope that it's helpful to you as well.  I am honored to introduce you to Camilla Bevington: an incredible woman who was faced with the harshness of Graves' Disease at a young age.  Her story will undoubtedly give you hope and courage as you face your own struggles or as you care for your children who are battling thyroid disorders.  ~Blythe aka … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: Diet, Energy, Grave's Disease, Hypothyroidism, My Journey, Shared Stories

Wednesday Weekly Roundup-Thyroid News-3.4.15

March 4, 2015 by Blythe Leave a Comment

weekly thyroid news update - newborn screening

Here’s your Wednesday Weekly Roundup of Thyroid News from Thyroid Mom for March 4, 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) Water Fluoridation and Hypothyroidism: Research Exposes How Water is Making us Depressed, Sick Endocrine Societies at Odds Over Advice on T3 for Hypothyroidism Hypothyroidism and Brain Development Players Signs That You Are Allergic to Gluten in Food Sofia Vergara Opens Up About Living with … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog, Wednesday Weekly Roundup Tagged With: Congenital Hypothyroidism, Fluoride, Hypothyroidism, Thyroid News

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

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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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