A diagnosis of thyroid disease introduces you to a lifelong need for its management.

No two individuals with thyroid disease experience it the same way, even if they have the same diagnosis.

The most effective coping strategies may look different for you than someone else.

Treatments for hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism aren’t magic pills or techniques.

Even if what you’re experiencing is thyroid-related, the relationship between thyroid hormones and weight is complex.

Strategies for Losing Weight

Weight gain related to hypothyroidism is common.

Even with optimal thyroid replacement, many people struggle with extra pounds that they hadn’t before their diagnosis.

Do you have hyperthyroidism that needs more aggressive treatment?

Are you on too high a dose of replacement therapy for hypothyroidism?

In fact, some conditions that cause hair loss are more common in people with thyroid disease.

Hair loss due to thyroid diseaseis, fortunately, usually temporary and treatable.

Most often, effective treatment of your thyroid disorder will lead to resolution of hair loss.

Fatigue

Fatigue is another bothersome symptom that has many other potential causes besides thyroid disease.

Coping withthyroid-related fatiguecan be challenging in more ways than one.

Optimizing your thyroid treatment alone may significantly reduce your fatigue.

With hypothyroidism, this might mean having a goal TSH closer to 1.0 mU/l than 5.0 mU/l.

With hyperthyroidism, more aggressive treatment may be needed.

For some people, dietary changes (such as reducing carbohydrates) are helpful.

Sometimes coping with fatigue due to a thyroid condition can have silver linings.

Coping with thyroid disease just might help you face and achieve those goals.

If your temperature is elevated when you feel hot, talk to your healthcare provider.

Afever of unknown originrequires a careful workup.

Skip the socks, wear shorts and a sleeveless shirt.

Get wet and drink cool drinks.

Portable fans can also be priceless.

If you’re struggling, youcanfeel better than you do today.

You may also feel that your thyroid treatment is unsuccessful because your symptoms are still unresolved.

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