Help – Happy And Healthy To Hypothyroidism and Shingles
Jessie James, Thyroid Thrivers Thyroid Nation 25 years old North Carolina, USA Hypothyroidism 2013 How it all started, up until now, my Hypothyroidism woe's.... At the end of 2012, I decided that I wanted to make a change and get healthy. So, I got moving. I was on a mission to start working out and becoming a more healthy and fit me. As August 2013 rolled around, I had dropped an incredible, 40 pounds. Wow, what a load off! I…
I Didn’t Even Care To Learn About My Hypothyroidism – Why?
Sarah Wartman, Thyroid Thrivers Thyroid Nation 33 years old Fort Wayne, IN Hypothyroidism 2006 Sarah is an average girl living with hypothyroidism…this is her story! (Cue Law & Order’s *dun dun* music) I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism years and years ago (seven, maybe?) after a significant increase in my weight. I have battled the scale almost all my life, but in my twenties the pounds really started to pile on. I had tried everything I knew to do to try and lose the weight....Weight…
Is There A Connection Between Thyroid and Candida?
Miss Lizzy, Contributor Thyroid Nation Miss Lizzy discusses Candida and Thyroid. Are your carb cravings out of control? Do you have allergies or sinus headaches which don't respond to treatment? Recurring infections like colds, ear aches or sinus infections? Do you have symptoms of IBS, flatulence, bad breath or acid reflux? Or mental-emotional difficulties like attention deficit, depression, irritability, poor memory? Or perhaps have cold hands, cold feet or a cold nose? If you've been getting thyroid treatment but still these…
Laughing My Way Through My Struggles With Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis
Sandi Doerr, Thyroid Thrivers Thyroid Nation 45 years old San Diego, California Hashimoto's Thyroiditis 2013 It's been a vicious cycle of do I or don’t I have a thyroid issue. It could almost, ALMOST make you laugh. I was diagnosed with Hashimoto's Thyroiditis a few months ago. It shouldn't have taken as long as it did to diagnosed because I have had some serious red flags over the past 15 years. I have been off and on medication five times, five, over twenty years. Can that even…
Still Suffering After Thyroidectomy, Hyperthyroidism and Synthroid
Catherine Hall, Thyroid Thrivers Thyroid Nation 44 years old Washington, DC Thyroidectomy, Hyperthyroid 2005 Maybe my lethargy was due to my age, I thought, since no blood tests were coming back to really indicate anything else? My journey with thyroid disease began in 2005 when I moved to Maryland with my amazing husband. I lost a lot of weight, effortlessly (which, in all honesty, I didn't need to lose) and had profound fatigue. It was something I struggled with immensely.…
Ask The Doctors – Q & A’s B12 Deficiency and About Antibiotics
Rich Travis, Staff Writer Thyroid Nation We would like to thank Dr. Wazny and Dr. Swartz from Health Matters for answering questions each week. This week features antibiotic and vitamin B12 deficiency questions from YOU, the Thyroid Nation Thrivers! You can find out more information about these fine healthcare providers at www.healthmattersaz.com Q & A's~ From: Melissa M. Would you recommend that we try oregano oil before trying antibiotics when on thyroid medication? There are many reasons folks are started on antibiotics, so without knowing the specific reason,…
Journey of Undiagnosed Hypothyroidism and Unnecessary Weight Gain
Melissa Kermani, Thyroid Thrivers Thyroid Nation 41 years old Delmar, New York Hypothyroidism 2008 “Cut the carbs and exercise more. Seriously?" Shortly after I got married in 2001, I started to gain a little weight. I didn’t really think much about it until my skin and hair changed. My mother referred to my face as having a “ruddy” complexion. Year after year, I went to my GP for my annual physical and he told me we all have a few pounds to lose. “Cut the carbs and exercise…
Hypothyroidism Is a Challenge – But, I’m Healthier and Happier Now
Tracey Lovell, Thyroid Thrivers Thyroid Nation 40 years old Cornwall, UK Hypothyroidism 2012 On January 4, 2013 I was diagnosed with Hypothyroidism and my doctor didn't tell me anything about the disease. My most awful year was 2012. I had not been feeling myself for a few months and I had an infection (and at this point, disappointingly un-diagnosed Hypothyroidism). I knew deep down inside me, something was not right. I was refused a blood test every time I asked…
2,000 Fukushima Plant Workers To Undergo Thyroid Cancer Screening
Voice of Russia Thyroid Nation Almost 2,000 Fukushima power plant workers, who assisted in containing the nuclear catastrophe at the Fukushima No. 1 plant, are at risk of thyroid cancer according to a health ministry team member. The 1,972 employees will be checked for lumps or be examined to see if they have cancer. The Health, Labor and Welfare Ministry’s team of researchers hopes to figure out how radiation exposure as a consequence of the nuclear disaster has messed with…
I’m Not Crazy, I Have Hyperthyroidism
Jessica Marker, Thyroid Thrivers Thyroid Nation 25 years old Delaware, USA Hyperthyroidism 2012 My journey with thyroid disease, so far..... I was diagnosed with hyperthyroidism at age 24. I suffered an overwhelming year of anxiety/panic attacks, heart palpitations, fatigue and the list goes on and on. I was misdiagnosed by two family doctors. No surprise! The first doctor couldn't believe how someone my age could have this many things wrong with them and wanted me to seek counseling. He is the…