Thyroid Living
Overcoming, surviving & empowering every day existence My name is Pam and I am a mother of 8 children and continue on my journey to overcome thyroid disease.
I was diagnosed in 2002 with an overactive thyroid (hyperthyroid) after years of being severely ill. I was treated with Radioactive iodine and now am continually medicated with Thyroxine to balance my hypothyroidism. Please visit my website for more information: http://thyroidliving.com/
Hyperthyroidism in Children and Teens: Symptoms and Causes An overactive thyroid in kids is usually caused by Graves’ disease, an autoimmune disorder. Learn about symptoms, causes, risk factors, and treatments for hyperthyroidism in children and teens.
PCOS Causes, Symptoms, and Effects on the Body Learn about factors that increase a woman's risk of developing polycystic o***y syndrome (PCOS), the signs and symptoms that can help you recognize this condition, and how to prevent complications of PCOS such as type 2 diabetes, metabolic syndrome, and more.
What It’s Like Having Thyroid Eye Disease: A Personal Story A woman shares her journey through diagnosis and treatment for thyroid eye disease (TED) not related to Graves’ disease, with which it’s usually associated.
Levothyroxine and Weight Gain: How to Manage Weight Learn how your thyroid hormones and body weight are related and get tips for managing your weight when taking thyroid hormone replacement therapy.
13 Ways Stress Makes Thyroid Disease Worse Stress can heighten the effects of your thyroid disease, like making it hard to sleep, combating fertility, and more.
September is Thyroid Cancer Awareness month! If you have been thinking about getting your thyroid tested, don’t put it off! Get tested this month! Wear a Gold Bow Day!
Celebrities with Thyroid Disorders
Celebrities with Thyroid Disorders: Oprah Winfrey, Gigi Hadid, and More This slideshow gives you a quick look at celebrities with thyroid disorders. From hypothyroidism to thyroid cancer, you just might discover that you and your favorite star have the same thyroid condition.
What Is Graves’ Disease?
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