The Thyroid Gland and all the problems that go along with it.

I realize that I don’t have a huge following YET, but still, the few of you who DO read my blogs will have noticed that I haven’t been blogging lately.

Why?

I’ve been really sick.

And not the usual kind of “sick.” You know, cold, flu, sore throat etc.  But don’t poo poo this disease. It affects at least 27 million Americans, with at least half of us feeling sick, and going undiagnosed.

Here were my symptoms. 

1.     Incredible fatigue (like sleeping 12 hours a night, plus a nap during the day.)

2.     Anxiety and panic attacks (These feelings were so intense, I was considering going back on Antidepressants, which I had been free from for well over a year!)

3.     Brain fog and inability to concentrate. (The only thing I could do is watch off the wall European television shows.                                                                                 

4.     Weight gain (I gained about 10 pounds in three months.)

5.     Constipation (That is NEVER fun!)

6.     Intolerance to cold. (And I live in Phoenix!)

 

So you ask, “What the hell was your problem?”

Thyroid

And you say, “Oh that, I’ve been tested, and the Dr. said my thyroid levels are fine. I still feel like crap, but it must be something else, and I guess it’s something I just live with it.”

WAIT A MINUTE!

If you or someone you know has these symptoms, I implore you to read my next several blogs, where, using my personal story and journey back to wellness, I will  discuss and explore this unseen health crisis that affects women eight times more then men.

And the thing is, fixing this health problem is usually SUPER CHEAP!!!!!

Check out my next blog where I will explain the connection between pregnancy, postpartum depression, the thyroid gland and how my trouble with my thyroid gland all began 14 years ago with the coming of a “Miracle.”