Welcome
Introduction
Hello Thyroid Family,
The last two weeks have been busy! You'll probably notice that this newsletter issue is a bit longer and contains more content than usual, and that's due to all the extra writing and blogs I've done. Included in those is a review of Blue Horizon Online Blood Tests, so if you've been thinking about trying them out, it details how it works and how I got on with it.
Latest test results are great, which is really reassuring as my levels have been moving all over the place the last few months, but I'm now optimal once more. My Hashi’s is still in remission, Vitamin and Mineral levels all optimal and I also have no sign of diabetes or pre-diabetes so that’s another plus.
If you've been following my personal journey then you may remember that I've been looking in to private doctors here in the UK to see if I can obtain my NDT thyroid medication on prescription this way, and I'm happy to say that I have an initial consultation booked for July. I'll let you know how I get on. This could be the start of something very exciting.
I have also finally got my hands on a menstrual cup to give a go - we're often told as thyroid patients to avoid chemicals wherever we can, and this can also apply to period products, as tampons and sanitary pads can contain some scary stuff. As always, I will be sure to let you all know how I get on with that. I'm weirdly excited to try the cup out but also quite nervous! I've heard it takes some practise.
Adam and I are still working away on You, Me and Hypothyroidism, our book for the friends and family of those with hypothyroidism. We're hoping we'll be able to release what the front cover looks like soon. Bookmark this page so you can check back for updates.
Thyroid love x
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News
Annual Bloggers Bash Awards 2019
I was nominated for the 'Best Personal Development Blog' award at the ABBA's which was on Saturday 15th June. And although I didn’t win the award, it was lovely to be thought of for it and receive the nomination.
Thank you to everyone who took the time to vote. I’m adamant on getting thyroid disease in the spotlight at more events like this.
The Thyroid Conference 2019
Come to The Thyroid Conference to hear a host of speakers talk about thyroid conditions and how we can still thrive with them. Learn how simple changes can make a big difference to your thyroid health and share a day with people who have experienced thyroid conditions and recovered from them.
I myself will be one of the speakers, talking about how relationships are often affected with thyroid disease.
Latest Blogs
Do You Have Adrenal Fatigue or Are You a HSP?
Being a HSP is completely normal. In fact, this personality trait makes up 15-20% of the population. However, I’ve found that in the thyroid community (that is, when speaking to thyroid patients online) that it seems even more common.
An Open Letter to Fathers with Hypothyroidism on Father’s Day
I published an open letter for the dads with hypothyroidism, on Sunday.
Book Review: The End of Chronic Fatigue by Zana Carver and Gina Heath
The aim of this book is to equip the reader with reassurance that they are not alone in their chronic fatigue experiences as well as give the knowledge and resources in order to get better. And I love the hope that it instills in the reader that this can be achieved. I didn’t find the book to be a daunting or overwhelming read at all but comforting and a real page turner. I read it all in one sitting!
Review of Blue Horizon’s Thyroid Check Plus Fifteen Blood Test
"Results took just one week to come back, which was about the same as other providers I’ve used. However, I was advised that as the Reverse T3 test was actually processed in the USA, that this would hold up that particular test result for a few weeks, but it didn’t. All fifteen test results came back exactly a week after having my blood drawn."
One from the Archives
What You Need To Know About Doing Thyroid Blood Tests
Common questions about thyroid blood tests for those with medical conditions such as a thyroid disorder include:
- Do I take my thyroid medication as normal before the blood draw?
- Do you need to fast for thyroid blood work?
- How often should it be done?
- Does it need to be in the morning?
- Can it be done in the afternoon?
- Is fasting required for a TSH test?
- What should be tested?
And Finally...
Stay in Touch!
As always, you can find my articles, blogs and work on TheInvisibleHypothyroidism.com, with more information in my book. You can also keep in touch via my Facebook page, Instagram, Twitter and Pinterest to ensure you never miss anything.
That’s all for this issue but look out for the next one in two weeks’ time. If there’s anything you think I should specifically mention, please let me know.
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