Dear Thyroid^TM

Below, please find thyroid disease resources for thyroid diseases, hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidsm, Graves disease, Graves Opthalmopathy and Hashimotos disease, among others. If you have a resource that you think we’ve overlooked, please email it over for our consideration.

	Mary Shomon has been the Thyroid Guide for About.com for over 12-years. You’ll find a plethora of information and resources, such as: What is Thyroid Disease?, Symptoms of Thyroid Disease, Diagnosis of Thyroid Disease, Treatments: Thyroid Disease & Conditions, Diet Center, Thyroid Quizzes, Tools and much more.
	EyeSee:  Living with symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of Graves’ Eye disease (Thyroid eye Disease) and Hyperthyroid — What to expect, questions to ask, and more.
	The American Thyroid Association works to promote an understanding of thyroid health and biology. The ATA offers information about prevention, public education, current medical research, and patient care.
	(Formerly the Thyroid Foundation of America), AllThyroid.org offers up-to-date info on clinical trials, medical research, thyroid books, reputable physicians, and the many varieties of thyroid disorders.
	The Graves’ Disease Foundation: For those suffering with Graves’ disease and, or Graves Opthalmopathy.
	For Graves’ patients, the National Organization For Rare Diseases is a resource to understand the probability of acquiring the disease, and also offers website addresses for organizations pertaining to Graves’. NORD is also a great resource for other lesser-known endocrine diseases we thyroid patients may be prone to.
	Thyroid Testing, what tests DO YOU NEED to test your thyroid functions? Mary Shomon knows. Thyroid Blood Tests. Getting Tested and Diagnosed. Key thyroid function tests lab values and interpretation.
	Visit Thyroid Awareness Month for great resources and useful information about your thyroid. “It’s January. Do you know where your thyroid is? It’s a good question, because January is Thyroid Awareness Month, and while some experts believe as many as 59 million Americans have thyroid problems…” — Mary Shomon
	Elaine Martinez created a place for thyroid patients, family and friends to enjoy a relaxing moment reading her personal experience with Graves’ disease and TED.  Through essays, poems, toast, tidbits, cartoons and more, Elaine is connecting patients with each other and their diseases. She is a mentor and support leader as well as an advocate for community outreach and support for thyroid patients and families.