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β I didn't get better on levothyroxine - Issue 158 - Thyroid Family Newsletter
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"I didn't get better on levothyroxine." ISSUE 158, 1st August 2024 Welcome to all members of our thyroid family, new and old. It's lovely to have you here and a part of our thyroid family. π€ This free email newsletter goes out every two weeks on a Thursday and is the best way to keep up to date on all my work and hear directly from me without relying on social media algorithms! I hope you'll find this issue inspiring, reassuring and useful in your own thyroid journey. My aim is to share the information you need to live well with hypothyroidism and Hashimoto's, as well as keep you up-to-date with what I'm doing in the thyroidsphere! β Thursday Thoughts A lot of thyroid patients do not get better on Levothyroxine. Yes, believe it or not but Levothyroxine / Synthroid (T4 only thyroid meds) do not work for everyone. I continued to have ongoing fatigue, depression, muscle pain, brain fog, daily migraines and SO much more on t4-only meds. And this is the same for many others. It wasnβt until I switched to NDT, which contains direct T3 meds, that these symptoms disappeared and my health finally recovered. Years later and after the birth of my first child, my needs changed again and I then needed NDT plus 25mcg of Levo, which Iβm still on, but the fact is: I need that direct T3 to feel well! Do you relate? You can find my FULL story about going from Levo to NDT meds in my book βBe Your Own Thyroid Advocateβ. β Thursday Health Check-in I have started tranexamic acid for the heavy periods as all investigations came back negative for now and my iron levels have continued to drop further with each period. I tested a full thyroid panel along with iron, Vit D etc.. last week with Medichecks and am awaiting results. The current theory for my ongoing reflux issues since my first pregnancy 5 years ago is a change to my stomach caused by that pregnancy. I am being referred to a specialist for my itchy and sore scalp causes... so I am hopeful to find out what's finally going on there. Busy busy! β Outro - β β - Rachel Hill, The Invisible Hypothyroidism Follow Rachel on: Facebook | Instagram | Threads | Twitterβ β Sponsor a future issue of this newsletter and share your services or product with over 9,000 readers. π Interested? Contact me for more info!
Report: Total triiodothyronine level associated with disease severity for patients with emergent status "Thyroid hormones are metabolic indicators to evaluate the physical condition of emergency hospitalized patients, while the relationship between total triiodothyronine and the severity of emergency inpatients is still unclear." βRead this in full here.β An Open Letter to Those Who Know Someone with Hypothyroidism "Hello friend, family member, spouse, work colleague or doctor of someone who lives with an underactive thyroid or hypothyroidism. You know someone living with an often misunderstood disease." βRead this here.β *** Is it PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome) or Hypothyroidism? Around 1 in 10 females of childbearing age have the condition known as PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome). However, many of the signs and symptoms of PCOS are similar to hypothyroidism. Are some thyroid patients going undiagnosed for PCOS? And are some PCOS patients going undiagnosed for a thyroid condition? βRead more here.β The Most Popular Post From My Instagram page in The Last Fortnight: Most Popular Reels From My Social Media in The Last Fortnight:
This is where I share my favourite thyroid health supporting tools and resources every fortnight. π π Book: An Unexpected Outcome: The Heel Prick Test by Penny Walterβ This book is a reassuring read to children, as well as their families and friends, concerning the need for blood tests, taking daily medication and also covers what the thyroid gland is and why its hormones are important in the growth and development of children. β π Podcast Episode: The "I'm Fine" Podcast by Jean Campbellβ Model Jean Campbell has launched this podcast of very interesting discussions surrounding living with pain - of all types. There are already some really fabulous episodes, and my own with Jean will be airing this month. β π₯ Recipe: Air-Fryer Salmon and Potatoes Just a simple recipe I threw together myself last week. You can read more on my approach to diet / dietary changes with thyroid disease here. Serves 4 Ingredients: 4x fresh salmon fillets, skin removed 4tbsp garlic puree 2 handfuls of baby potatoes, cut in half Spray olive oil 3tsp olive oil 1 red onion, cut in to wedges Salad leaves Plum tomatoes Cucumber Lemon, cut in to wedges Salt Pepper Method:
β π§ͺ Test: Thyroid and vitamin levels testβ I have just redone this test to check on my iron and thyroid levels again. You can get 10% off with the code INVISIBLE10 β π Self-Care Nugget: Exercise Classes In the last few months I had to pause my weekly dance fitness classes due to other responsbilities. But I am looking to start them again next week! β π Other things I'm loving at the moment:
That's all for this issue of The Thyroid Family Newsletter, but you can find more information and support: β In my website articles! β In my books! β On my Facebook | Instagram | Threads | Twitter! β Keep an eye out for the next issue in two weeks time! Rachel Hill, The Invisible Hypothyroidism β Please Note: None of the statements in this publication should be taken as an official endorsement of any particular product, including any sponsored content. I strongly suggest consulting your doctor before making any changes to your lifestyle or health regimen. The information included in this publication is not meant to substitute the clinical guidance provided by a healthcare professional. Rachel Hill / The Invisible Hypothyroidism is not medically qualified and does not offer medical advice. Read the full disclaimer here. By reading this newsletter, you agree to understanding this information. This newsletter may also contain affiliate links where I earn a small commission if you purchase through it. This does not change the way I work or the products I link to, and it doesnβt change your user experience. To find out more information, please read my disclosure statement. For example, as an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. β Copyright Β© 2024 The Invisible Hypothyroidism. All rights reserved. |
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I run the Thyroid Family Newsletter. A two weekly newsletter for thyroid patients providing news, research, advice, tips and discounts in the thyroidsphere, to help them on their journey to better health from an award winning thyroid patient advocate.
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