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...
im 16 years old and have been diagnosed with hypothyroidism. my endo said ill prob have to go on meds really soon since it starting to get bad, weve known this was going to come for a while but i didnt realize how hard it would be. i was also diagnosed with type one diatebets when i was six i feel like my whole life is being taken over by my body destroying itself and im only sixteen. any tips?
But gonna tell you I am now 59 years old! I have lived a long, full life (with the help of God and prayer warriors!)
It can be... troubling at first. It becomes a life style and new "norm" as soon as you make 8t be.
Let's contact. Sorry so long to answer. Been in and out of hospital and doctors visits for about 2 1/2 months.
So, yeah, try to get it under control early on.