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It is very common to have a scalloped tongue with hypothyroidism. I have one and have always thought it was a bit odd, as I didn’t notice anyone else did, but the dentist told me that my tongue was scalloped due to grinding and clenching my teeth at night. Note: this can be a cause too! Dr. Skinner mentioned in his book ‘Diagnosis and Management of Hypothyroidism’ that an enlarged tongue can be uncomfortable, cause slurring of the speech and voice change. He attributed it to the chronicity of th

It is very common to have a scalloped tongue with hypothyroidism. I have one and have always thought it was a bit odd, as I didn’t notice anyone else did, but the dentist told me that my tongue was scalloped due to grinding and clenching my teeth at night. Note: this can be a cause too! Dr. Skinner mentioned in his book ‘Diagnosis and Management of Hypothyroidism’ that an enlarged tongue can be uncomfortable, cause slurring of the speech and voice change. He attributed it to the chronicity of th

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So many of us struggle with the idea of resting when thyroid fatigue hits, but why? There was a time in my early thyroid disease days, when I was only just diagnosed with hypothyroidism and Hashimoto’s, and would push my body to do more than it safely could. Despite feeling exhausted, I would force myself because I thought that I was lazy if I did not. As I’ve explained in my writing before, realising that this was making my thyroid condition worse and adapting to a different outlook on movement

So many of us struggle with the idea of resting when thyroid fatigue hits, but why? There was a time in my early thyroid disease days, when I was only just diagnosed with hypothyroidism and Hashimoto’s, and would push my body to do more than it safely could. Despite feeling exhausted, I would force myself because I thought that I was lazy if I did not. As I’ve explained in my writing before, realising that this was making my thyroid condition worse and adapting to a different outlook on movement

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I’m so excited to share that my first virtual workshop for thyroid patients is now live 🥳 I’m so passionate about patient education in advocacy and I’m hoping this provides another option, if for example, reading books and articles just isn’t for you. Grab a hot drink, pen and paper and spend half an hour with me as we uncover your next steps in solving your unique thyroid jigsaw puzzle. Each Empowered To Thrive workshop is a pre-recorded, interactive and informal video session designed to feel

I’m so excited to share that my first virtual workshop for thyroid patients is now live 🥳 I’m so passionate about patient education in advocacy and I’m hoping this provides another option, if for example, reading books and articles just isn’t for you. Grab a hot drink, pen and paper and spend half an hour with me as we uncover your next steps in solving your unique thyroid jigsaw puzzle. Each Empowered To Thrive workshop is a pre-recorded, interactive and informal video session designed to feel

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When I was first diagnosed with thyroid issues, I was prescribed levothyroxine and sent on my way, told that it would fix everything. Well, you know that’s not what happened. 🙈 My health continued to worsen and symptoms were mounting up, so I knew that my body needed something else or that something huge was missing. I finally got my health back after years of research and trial and error, and everything I do here as a thyroid patient advocate is with the aim of helping others to recover their

When I was first diagnosed with thyroid issues, I was prescribed levothyroxine and sent on my way, told that it would fix everything. Well, you know that’s not what happened. 🙈 My health continued to worsen and symptoms were mounting up, so I knew that my body needed something else or that something huge was missing. I finally got my health back after years of research and trial and error, and everything I do here as a thyroid patient advocate is with the aim of helping others to recover their

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😓 Ever wake up with painful feet, as if you’re walking on glass?! 🦶Possible Causes of Foot Pain in Thyroid Patients🦶 🦋 Low Levels Ruling out causes for joint and muscle pain, such as low Vitamin D levels, low B12, low magnesium, as well as thyroid hormone levels, is crucial. Ensuring that thyroid levels Free T3 and Free T4 are optimal (as opposed to just ‘in range’) can make a huge difference too. I personally found that my foot pain stopped once Hashimoto’s was in remission, thyroid levels

😓 Ever wake up with painful feet, as if you’re walking on glass?! 🦶Possible Causes of Foot Pain in Thyroid Patients🦶 🦋 Low Levels Ruling out causes for joint and muscle pain, such as low Vitamin D levels, low B12, low magnesium, as well as thyroid hormone levels, is crucial. Ensuring that thyroid levels Free T3 and Free T4 are optimal (as opposed to just ‘in range’) can make a huge difference too. I personally found that my foot pain stopped once Hashimoto’s was in remission, thyroid levels

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We are so often told to cut our caffeine with a thyroid condition and while, YES, it can be an issue for some, here’s something that is far more likely to be an issue: Alcohol. 🍸 If you have an increase in fatigue, thyroid flares, brain fall, digestive issues and even skin complaints after drinking alcohol, then it’s possible that your body is not tolerating it well now that you have a thyroid condition. This isn’t uncommon! 🔥 Thyroid Hormone Conversion Good liver health is required for good t

We are so often told to cut our caffeine with a thyroid condition and while, YES, it can be an issue for some, here’s something that is far more likely to be an issue: Alcohol. 🍸 If you have an increase in fatigue, thyroid flares, brain fall, digestive issues and even skin complaints after drinking alcohol, then it’s possible that your body is not tolerating it well now that you have a thyroid condition. This isn’t uncommon! 🔥 Thyroid Hormone Conversion Good liver health is required for good t

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❌ Many people living with hypothyroidism come up against misconceptions about having the condition. Let’s address some of the common ones. 1. Many thyroid patients are made to feel as if they’re over-exaggerating, dramatising or making up just how much they go through with hypothyroidism. 2. Thyroid fatigue is relentless. We can become exhausted from just emptying the washing machine, taking a shower or walking up the stairs. I’m not lazy, my body is fighting itself. 3. Weight fluctuations are c

❌ Many people living with hypothyroidism come up against misconceptions about having the condition. Let’s address some of the common ones. 1. Many thyroid patients are made to feel as if they’re over-exaggerating, dramatising or making up just how much they go through with hypothyroidism. 2. Thyroid fatigue is relentless. We can become exhausted from just emptying the washing machine, taking a shower or walking up the stairs. I’m not lazy, my body is fighting itself. 3. Weight fluctuations are c

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Have you ever felt like this too? I used to really struggle with work when feeling so fatigued and brain fogged back in the early days of thyroid issues and not having my thyroid levels optimised. 👇 Do you have any experiences like this that you wish to share? What has thyroid brain fog being like for you? What Causes Thyroid Brain Fog? 1️⃣ Low Thyroid Hormone Levels Thyroid hormones T3 & T4 have major influences over virtually every brain activity. So if you don’t have enough of these thyroid

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Why don’t I tolerate alcohol as well as I did pre-diagnosis? 🔥 Alcohol Sensitivity: Many people with a thyroid condition report developing an intolerance or increased sensitivity to alcohol. This may look like hangovers or thyroid flares after just one drink, heart palps and headaches or itching and rashes. 🔥 Thyroid Hormone Conversion: Good liver health is required for good thyroid hormone conversion. If your liver is very busy processing and metabolising the alcohol you consume, it may not c

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Advice on how to take your thyroid medication, whether given by doctors, pharmacists or even on medication box leaflets, can be confusing and contradicting. Let’s explore various factors that can influence our thyroid medication and how best to take it, so that you’re getting the most out of it. 1. Optimising Absorption It’s important to be aware of how other things you eat, drink or medications you take, can affect the absorption and effectiveness of your thyroid medication. 2. Timing is Import

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📝 Keeping a record of your medical history at home, so you can refer back to them whenever you need and have the full picture of your thyroid health, is incredibly helpful. And is one of my number one tips for advocating for yourself! 📝 Many thyroid patients benefit from being more involved in their thyroid care and treatment. 📝 I personally ask the receptionist to print my test results out for me as I arrive for a doctors appointment. I tell her that I like to have them in front of me when t

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😶‍🌫️ Thyroid brain fog is described as a mental slowness, block or lack of mental clarity. It can be scary and frustrating to live with as it impacts all areas of life, especially work. What Causes Thyroid Brain Fog? There are quite a few possible causes. 1️⃣ Low Thyroid Hormone Levels Thyroid hormones T3 & T4 have major influences over virtually every brain activity. So if you don’t have enough of these thyroid hormones, brain fog can occur to varying degrees. T3 has an important role in the

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Hypothyroidism? Hashimoto’s? 📢 Not everyone with these thyroid conditions will experience them in the same way. 📢 Not only do different people experience different symptoms, but the severity of these symptoms can vary too. 📢 Some people take their medication daily and feel fine. 📢 Some take their medication daily and still feel hugely unwell. Some feel a little better but not loads. 📢 For some people, it can leave them bed-bound, in excruciating muscle pain, unexplainably fatigued, depresse

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🩸 Ahh blood tests… do you follow these ‘rules’? (Psst! Save this post to refer back to later) 1️⃣ Not taking your thyroid meds until after your test Why? Because taking it before can make your levels look falsely elevated and lead to your doctor lowering your dose when what they’re seeing is just an initial spike. 2️⃣ Taking biotin Biotin can cause falsely elevated thyroid levels on test results, making you look overmedicated or hyperthyroid when you’re not. It is advised to not take it for at

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So many people with Hashimoto’s and hypothyroidism find that social events really wear them out. 🧠 Mentally: Social events can be exhausting due to brain function being affected with thyroid disease. We may seem withdrawn, forgetful or uninterested, but trying to follow multiple stories from multiple people can take a lot of brain power! After a social event, we may get home and sit in silence for a good while, whilst our mind buzzes from trying to process the event. 🚶‍♀️Physically: As thyroid

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😓 Ever wake up with painful feet, as if you’re walking on glass?! 🦶Possible Causes of Foot Pain in Thyroid Patients🦶 🦋 Low Levels Ruling out causes for joint and muscle pain, such as low Vitamin D levels, low B12, low magnesium, as well as thyroid hormone levels, is crucial. Ensuring that thyroid levels Free T3 and Free T4 are optimal (as opposed to just ‘in range’) can make a huge difference too. I personally found that my foot pain stopped once Hashimoto’s was in remission, thyroid levels

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I experienced debilitating migraines for years before my autoimmune hypo diagnosis. Having them rule 50% of my week was horrendous. The pain was unbearable as I was stuck to the bed in a pitch black room begging for the world to be silent. Sometimes I even threw up with them. Once I was diagnosed with my thyroid issue, and started on NDT medication, they drastically improved. I went from having them 3-4 days a week to just once a month (the day my period would arrive). These are the key areas I

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🦋I am aware that when I post about any struggle with my thyroid issues, people sometimes assume I am still really unwell or don’t know how to manage my thyroid symptoms. 🦋 But the truth is: other thyroid patient advocates may not share the ins and outs of their personal experiences like I do, but I like to think that’s what makes my channels unique. 🙏 I’m not pretending I have everything all figured out. Because life throws me curveballs and my health shifts with these too. Just like you. 🙏

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I am often asked: “What can I do for energy with thyroid issues?!” ☀️ 😟 Many of us experience this heavy, indescribable fatigue before diagnosis of hypothyroidism and Hashimoto’s, and for many, it may not entirely go away once on thyroid medication either. Why? 1. Low or High Thyroid Levels One of the starting points I recommend to all thyroid patients, is to ensure they optimise their thyroid hormone levels. Your doctor may be saying that your test results are ‘fine’, ‘in range’ or ‘normal’, b

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