Living with a thyroid disorder can be quite the adventure. One thing I can tell you, is that you learn a heck of a lot about your body. Here are some things we deal with that you may or may not already know about:
1) Mood Swings
Some days we're up, some days we're down. Some days there's even a weird combination of the two. I feel bad for the world on those days...
2) Hair Issues
It gets brittle, turns gray, falls out, and sometimes resembles a place where small animals should live. Honestly...some days it's not even worth trying. This is why the Salon Gods invented the Bun.
3) Body Aches
You remember when Dorothy had to get the oil can to help the Tin Man move? Yep...that's pretty much us on a daily basis.
4) Fatigue
Sleeping Beauty's got nothing on us. Whether it's a cat nap, or TWELVE hours; no amount of sleep is ever enough. If we can fall asleep in the first place. Don't even get me started...
5) Brain Fog
Thank heavens for sticky notes and reminders on our phones...we are the most forgetful people you will ever meet.
6) Crazy Cravings & Dietary Restrictions
There are days where we could literally eat everything in sight. But
then we remember we have to watch our diet because sometimes what we eat
can make things worse.
7) Temperature Sensitivity
Whether the forecast is hot or cold; the way our bodies respond is ridiculous. There is no happy medium. (If you need me; I'll be the one outside without a jacket in the snow...)
8) One word: GOITER.
It's a fancy medical term for a weird lump that can grow in our throats. They can't always be seen, but the bigger ones can make it difficult to swallow. No matter the size, they're majorly annoying.
9) Weight Issues
Whether overactive or underactive, we can't seem to get it right. We either lose it too fast, or can't lose it at all. There's no happy medium.
10) Unexplained Illness
We sometimes develop other medical issues that can be attributed to our thyroid...Spikes in Fever. Heart Palpitations. Nasty Rashes. All of them Random and without warning. How fun is that?
What else can I say? When it comes to your thyroid, even if everything seems PERFECT; you're just waiting to see what's next. There's never a dull moment.
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I can so relate!! The pics you chose made me laugh too, especially the goiter one!
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