Posts Tagged ‘weight gain’
Thyroid, You Killed My Teen Years
Dear Thyroid, I guess this is the first time I’ve really spoken to you, but, then again, today was the first day I realized I have a voice. Ever since high school, I’ve been [Read] | 8 responses.
And, the Academy Goes to… My Thyroid!
Dear Thyroid, You sure do like the spotlight, don’t you? As you well know, you’re such a complicated little organ that it wouldn’t do to visit just any old doctor. No. [Read] | 5 responses.
Dear Thyroid, Thanks to you, I am Annoyed!
Hi thyroid yes it’s me. The unhappy one who thought that cold and swollen legs and feet were the only symptoms I would have to deal with. Yes that is what I thought until I was put on [Read] | 6 responses.
From Betrayal to Appreciation and Everything in Between
Dear Thyroid, Why did you betray me? I did everything that you wanted. I ate healthy, I exercised religiously, and I gave you enough Iodine (which I don't really know if I really [Read] | 9 responses.
You Ain’t so Smart, Thyroid
Don't even think for a second that you are going to get me - to bring me down. You won't win. I'm stronger and no matter what it is that you think you can throw at me - cancer, [Read] | 6 responses.
Is Your Thyroid The Creep Under The Bus: Top 6 Reasons Your Tires Feel Flat
Your thyroid is sometimes like the creep hiding under the bus, letting all the air out of the tires. Meanwhile, you don’t suspect something is underfoot. You figure it’s your fault. [Read] | 2 responses.
Good Housekeeping’s Thyroid Storm: A Case of Misogyny?
In the August 2011 issue of Good Housekeeping, an article by Susan Carlton about being 40-something with fatigue, weight gain and brain fog has set off an avalanche of controversy [Read] | 15 responses.
Come Hithah’ Thyroid Disease
Dear Thyroid (or what's left of you): Our relationship surfaced a few years ago when a doctor ran some routine blood work and found a high TSH. I needed to be on a replacement [Read] | 4 responses.
My Darling, My Best Friend, My Thyroid
To My BF (ButterFly and Best Friend), I am listening as best I can!! We have been traveling this path together for the past, almost 20 years, so you should know by now that I really [Read] | 4 responses.
Dear Thyroid Community, What Do YOU Think Is Wrong With Me? Did I Mention, I’m Just A College Student?!
Hi Everyone – Katie here. I don’t normally introduce letters, but this isn’t a letter. This is one of our recent community members with a lot going on. She’s young. She's in [Read] | 20 responses.