Eight Years. It's been EIGHT fucking years of my life that I've lived in some relentless loop of physical and mental torment. Not only managing debilitating symptoms, borne out of a deeply traumatic experience, but also managing a system of ignorance and dismissal. My beautiful baby is 8 years old - I cannot believe it.… Continue reading Part 12: My Battle With Thyroid Disease – Reading, Revelations and Rage
Part 11: My Battle with Thyroid Disease – Genetic Testing Results
I have days that are not quite as hard, but these are more infrequent since total thyroidectomy. On the days that are more accessible, I recalibrate quickly and jump in; buy a scooter to play with my daughter, get a wetsuit to swim outdoors and make plans with friends. Some of them come off, many… Continue reading Part 11: My Battle with Thyroid Disease – Genetic Testing Results
Part 10: Battling on – two years post total thyroidectomy.
The same story on endless repeat. I've been poorly every day now for 7 years. Yes, to varying degrees but the bad days vastly outnumber the 'good' and even more so since total thyroidectomy. This is not negativity, pessimism or not remembering things properly (as people so readily suggest) this is fact. Somedays I think… Continue reading Part 10: Battling on – two years post total thyroidectomy.
To Do
Find out about hypnobirthing Find out about home birth Find out about car seats Find out about breastfeeding Find out about baby massage Find out about sleeplessness Find out about weight loss Find out about bulgy eyes Find out about Promazine Find out about Postpartum Thyroiditis Find out about thyroids Find out about thyroid storm… Continue reading To Do
Part 9: My Battle with Thyroiditis and Graves Disease – the year (and a bit) after total thyroidectomy
*Trigger warning; please read with caution if you have experience with a thyroid condition or are having a total thyroidectomy. I acknowledge that my condition is particularly rare and unique. Please also go with care if you are dealing with illness and trauma. Since surgery I had the surgery on 5th October 2022 and since… Continue reading Part 9: My Battle with Thyroiditis and Graves Disease – the year (and a bit) after total thyroidectomy
No Words
The word hangover does not describehow it feels or what it is.The only way of knowingis if you, too, have guzzled fizz. When asked to describe symptomsI try hard to think it over.But imagine describing the morning afterto someone who is sober.
Going Through the Motions
I dream of sedation and lucid sleep. To takeaway the pain I keep, In every cell It throbs away a discomfort, I have no words to say But. The hardest pain of it all is, as I lie, my body torn I'm void of help or any plan, medical science owned by MAN. Disowned me… Continue reading Going Through the Motions
Part 8: My battle with thyroid disease – waiting for total thyroidectomy.
For some time, I wrote about my battle with postpartum thyroiditis and thyroid disease following the birth of my daughter in 2017. I shared how I was ignored and dismissed whilst experiencing debilitating symptoms and how I searched relentlessly for help. A couple of years ago, I stopped writing. This is because I found support,… Continue reading Part 8: My battle with thyroid disease – waiting for total thyroidectomy.
Letters To My Doctor: The GP
Dear Dr, I am writing in context of my recent visit to xxx and a confirmed diagnosis of Thyroiditis. I felt it may be useful to share my experiences following a consultation with yourself on (date). I want to share this information since it has taken me much longer to get a diagnosis, simply because… Continue reading Letters To My Doctor: The GP
Part 7: My battle with thyroiditis continues as the COVID-19 pandemic hits.
Niave It's been nearly four years that I have been persistently plagued by unforgiving, often torturous symptoms and nearly four years that I have had to work relentlessly to get help. I now realise that I signed off my last post a little naively; relieved to have an expert onside. Unfortunately, the battle has continued… Continue reading Part 7: My battle with thyroiditis continues as the COVID-19 pandemic hits.
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