Posts Tagged ‘Dear Thyroid columnist’
Fat Thigh-Roid Woes: Russian Roulette of Medication
Methimazole - Generic of Tapazole, used to treat hyperthyroidism. Listed side effects are - skin rash, itching, abnormal hair loss, upset stomach, vomiting, loss of taste, abnormal [Read] | 34 responses.
Flying With Broken Wings: 12 Things You Should Never Say To or About a Thyroid Patient
I Get well soon!/Are you better already? You may mean well when you wish me “get well soon!” and it is indeed a kind sentiment, but sadly it makes me feel as if you are wishing away [Read] | 49 responses.
Flying With Broken Wings: Long-distance Travel – Minimizing Your Stress and Maximizing Your Comfort
My first ever long-distance trip was at age 18 when I was studying languages at the University of Bath and selling popcorn at one of the local cinemas, which has since closed down. It [Read] | 9 responses.
Flying With Broken Wings Meet Sarah Downing And Her Thyroid
When my doctor diagnosed me with Hashimoto’s (an underactive thyroid caused by an autoimmune disease), I felt both relieved and sad – relieved because I finally had an answer to why [Read] | 38 responses.