January 6, 2009

Thyroid Conditions

Parent Health Topic
Hormones & Endocrine System

Your thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland in your neck, just above your collarbone. It is one of your endocrine glands, which make hormones. The thyroid helps set your metabolism - how your body gets energy from the foods you eat.

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VIDEO - HERSTORY: Joanna Shares Her New Year's Resolution

December 17, 2008 - 2:19pm

Joanna shares what her 2009 New Year's resolutions are.

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What should my next step be with my thyroid issue?

ASKED by joanna on December 17, 2008 - 9:39am

When I got my thyroid tested a couple of months ago, my TSH levels were at 3.67. When I went to my naturopath, she said that I had a borderline thyroid problem.

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underactive thyroid problems can they mimick lyme disease

ASKED by SICKOFBEINGSICK on December 16, 2008 - 3:11pm

hi my name is ana has any one ever ecxperienced a burning sensaiton in anything that is exposed to cold when you have a thyroid problem mainley hashimotos.and also achy joints, heart palp sore muscles

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Can anyone help this woman out by answering her question about Hashimoto's?

ASKED by Michelle on November 16, 2008 - 10:47pm

The other day I received this post in my ASK Michelle section, and although I already replied to her, I wanted to post her question here as well to see if anyone else can help her.

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Nancy Patterson

VIDEO - HERSTORY: Nancy Shares What Procedures Are Available For Graves' Disease

November 3, 2008 - 9:27am

Nancy shares what medical procedures are available to treat Graves' disease.

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Nancy Patterson

VIDEO - HERSTORY: Nancy Shares If A Graves' Disease Diagnosis Means A Woman Is Going To Die

November 3, 2008 - 9:23am

Nancy shares if a Graves' disease diagnosis means a woman is going to die.

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Nancy Patterson

VIDEO - HERSTORY: Nancy Shares How A Woman With Graves' Disease Can Find An Expert

November 3, 2008 - 9:20am

Nancy shares how a woman with Graves' disease can find an expert in her area.

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Nancy Patterson

VIDEO - HERSTORY: Nancy Shares How A Woman With Graves' Disease Should Advocate For Herself

November 3, 2008 - 9:15am

Nancy shares the best way for a woman with Graves' disease to advocate for herself.

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VIDEO - HERSTORY: Nancy Shares Where To Find Information About Grave's Disease Online

November 3, 2008 - 9:11am

Nancy shares where a woman can find information on the Internet about Graves' disease.

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VIDEO - HERSTORY: Nancy Shares What Eye Precautions She Took Because Of Graves' Disease

November 3, 2008 - 9:07am

Nancy shares what precautions she was forced to take for her eyes due to Graves' disease.

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January 17, 2009, 09:00AM - 03:00PM
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