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.
"Our Symptoms Are Not The Same."
ISSUE 106, 14th July 2022
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Introduction
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Welcome, Thyroid Family, to Issue 106 of The Free Thyroid Family Newsletter.
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Here's a little reminder:
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π’ Not everyone with thyroid conditions will experience them in the same way.
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π’ Not only do different people experience different symptoms, but the severity of these symptoms can vary too.
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π’ Some people take their medication daily and feel fine.
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π’ Some take their medication daily and still feel hugely unwell. Some feel a little better but not loads.
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π’ For some people, it can leave them bed-bound, in excruciating muscle pain, unexplainably fatigued, depressed and more.
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βIβve been on both sides. Almost signed off from work due to the heavy fatigue, depression, muscle pain and more, which left me incredibly ill from hypothyroidism, I was in pieces.
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Iβm not exaggerating when I say that at one point I couldnβt get up the stairs in my house unaided due to this condition. I was bed-bound for days at a time, unable to move, apart from using the toilet in the next room.
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Nowadays, I am doing well in terms of my health but itβs taken a lot to get here. I work, I have two children, I function without my thyroid condition getting in the way for the most part and my mental health is the best itβs been in a long time. But I know how bad it can be. I remember it well.β
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Everyone is individual and so is their individual experience. Everyoneβs experience is valid. YOU are valid.
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βThis newsletter issue is titled "Our Symptoms Are Not The Same." in regards to this discussion, however, it also includes information on thyroid related news and links to my most popular social media posts from the last fortnight. Enjoy reading.
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And remember: if you find this free newsletter useful, you can upgrade to the premium version here and support the work I do as a thyroid advocate, so I can continue putting thyroid information out in to the world. π¦ π¦ π¦
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Happy reading, thyroid thrivers.
Rachel Hill
The Invisible Hypothyroidism
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π In Case You Missed it...
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The 2022 T3 Prescribing Report
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"Thyroid UK, along with other partner thyroid organisations published a new T3 Prescribing Report which shows that 58% of Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs) in England are not following national guidance for liothyronine and that patients in those areas are being refused treatment with this important medication."
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βRead this in full here.β
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I Have Been Nominated for the Social Health Awards 2022
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I am honoured to say that I have been nominated for the Social Health Awards again this year!β
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These awards recognise patient leaders who are making an impact with their advocacy work, especially in the online community. It provides the opportunity for their readers to thank and support the health advocates they follow and find helpful!
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βRead more here.β
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5 Ways To Practise Thyroid Self-Care
Self-care isnβt just bubble baths, face masks and duvet days. Self-care is the very practice of taking action to preserve or improve your health.
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It can be great for your stress levels, mental health and wellbeing to find things that let you recharge and de-stress such as bubble baths, face masks and duvet days, but self-care should also implement what preserves and improves your physical health too.
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As a thyroid patient, what does this mean?
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βRead my article here.β
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10 Things Thyroid Patients Wish They Knew Sooner
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What do you wish you were told at the start of your thyroid journey?
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I asked my readers this very question and below are the most common responses, answered by myself for those who are perhaps new to understanding their hypothyroidism.
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βRead it here.β
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This recent post from The Invisible Hypothyroidism's Instagram page was very popular:
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The caption says:
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"Is this you? π₯± I wanted to chat about sleep complaints.
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Do you:
π₯±Struggle to fall asleep? (Feeling βtired but wiredβ)
π₯±Struggle to stay asleep?
π₯±Wake up at 3am and canβt get back to sleep?
π₯±Wake up feeling unrefreshed or βmore tiredβ?
π₯±Experience thyroid symptoms keeping you awake, such as muscle cramps and aches and pains?
π₯± Have sleep apnea?
π₯± Or night sweats?
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Youβre not alone."
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βClick here to read the full Instagram post.
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β¨ Other Popular Instagram Posts These Past Two Weeks β¨
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π₯± Testing My Thyroid Levels 1 Month Postpartumβ
π Signs You're Making Progressβ
π I Don't Want to Take Meds. Can I Take Something Natural?β
π Heat Intolerance and Thyroidβ
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π¬ Latest Instagram Reels π¬
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βπ ββοΈ Thyroid Self Care Tipsβ
π₯ Trying To Explain How Bad Hypothyroidism Can Beβ
π Everything Causes a Thyroid Flareβ
π Drama is a Thyroid Triggerβ
β Things You Shouldn't Sayβ
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Sleep Complaints with Hypothyroidism
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Issues surrounding sleep can be one of the most frustrating parts of having a thyroid condition. Trouble falling asleep and waking up frequently are often asked about in my Facebook support group.β
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Despite the common hypothyroidism symptom of fatigue, many of us struggle to get a good nightβs sleep. Letβs look at the different ways that our sleep can be affected with hypothyroidism and how to address them.
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βRead more here.β
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Do Your Own Blood Tests!
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As I mentioned at the beginning of this newsletter, I have done some thyroid and vitamin testing this week to review my body's needs.
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I like using Medichecks a few times a year because they take me just a couple of minutes to complete and I get the test results a day or two later.
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These test kits fit straight through your letterbox and are a quick and convenient way to check a few things your doctor has perhaps refused to.
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Lancets are provided, which you press down on to the finger to make a finger prick, and then blood drops form, which you collect in the tube. Easy peasy.
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βThe test I ordered checks for B12, iron, Vitamin D etc. to help me assess my supplement regimen.β
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That's all for this issue of The Free Thyroid Family Newsletter, but as always, you can find more information and support...
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β In The Premium Newsletterβ
β In my website articlesβ
β In my book: Be Your Own Thyroid Advocateβ
β In my book: You, Me and Hypothyroidismβ
β In the 'Thyroid Family' Facebook Support Groupβ
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You can also follow me on: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Pinterestβ
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If thereβs anything you'd like to see in a future issue, let me know. Keep an eye out for the next issue in two weeks' time!
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Be your own thyroid advocate. π¦
Rachel Hill
The Invisible Hypothyroidism
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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.
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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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