Hypothyroidism Support Group
Hypothyroidism is the disease state caused by insufficient production of thyrohormone by the thyroid gland. There are several distinct causes for chronic hypothyroidism, the most common being Hashimoto's thyroiditis and hypothyroidism following radioiodine therapy for hyperthyroidism. Advanced hypothyroidism may cause severe complications, the most serious one of which is...
This interview with actress Jennifer Esposito really is a Must Watch!! Yes, she deals with Celiac disease, but the similarities to thyroid disease and definitely the struggle she has gone through we can all relate to.
See video here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=izjXzoDInQ0
I admit I cried listening to her. I can relate to her struggles. Plus after finally being Dx with hypothyroid I learned I am gluten sensitive and have had to learn to deal with DH (dermatitis herpetiformis). I applaud Jennifer for speaking out on this issue so strongly!
She was also on the Katie Couric show last week discussing this topic and she was fantastic in that interview. I believe there is video on Katie's website.
Hope you will watch!
See video here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=izjXzoDInQ0
I admit I cried listening to her. I can relate to her struggles. Plus after finally being Dx with hypothyroid I learned I am gluten sensitive and have had to learn to deal with DH (dermatitis herpetiformis). I applaud Jennifer for speaking out on this issue so strongly!
She was also on the Katie Couric show last week discussing this topic and she was fantastic in that interview. I believe there is video on Katie's website.
Hope you will watch!
The author of "The Autoimmune Epidemic" says that the average person with an autoimmune disease sees 6 doctors before getting a proper diagnosis.
We all know how hard it is to get proper treatment *after* the diagnosis.
It's a pathetic state of affairs.
Great links :)