Living with a thyroid condition can sometimes feel like a lonely place. These lived experiences have been shared to let you know that others 'get it' and that things will eventually get better for most people.
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Being diagnosed with thyroid cancer brought an unexpected sense of guilt for Emily. She's shared her insights to support others while navigating their own journey Read more
Lucy developed agranulocytosis as a side effect of antithyroid drugs. She's shared her story to highlight this very rare condition and highlight the sometimes severe physical and psychological effects of Graves' Read more
After being diagnosed with hypothyroidism, Ann developed digestive issues. She's shared her story to highlight the links between autoimmune hypothyroidism and other autoimmune conditions Read more
Suzie's shock diagnosis led to a long process of readjusting to her new condition. She's shared her story to help others. Read more
Alex's key message is that everyone's experiences of thyroid cancer are different and all are valid Read more
Kandeel's sharing her journey with Hashimoto's to let others know that with the right treatment and support things can get better Read more
Ruby shares her story of Graves’ disease to raise awareness and encourage others to seek support. Read more
Read Melis' journey with Graves' disease and why she's urging people to seek prompt medical help Read more
Leisa's shared her journey with Graves' disease to help people recognise symptoms and receive prompt treatment. Read more
Read why Abby's Graves' disease became difficult to stablise due to another underlying health condition. Read more
Gill was keen to avoid surgery for her thyroid nodule. She shares her experience of having radiofrequency ablation to shrink the nodule. Read more
When Caitlin experienced complications from her Graves' disease, she felt her life was out of control. She wants others to know it does get better. Read more
Ian's shared his story to help others recognise symptoms of hyperthyroidism and see their doctor Read more
Any cancer diagnosis, whatever the prognosis, is life-changing. Read how Emily's journey inspired her new book 'Sunshine: A Cancer Journey' Read more
Shalia's symptoms of Graves' disease were initially put down to mental health. She's sharing her story to raise awareness Read more
Falling asleep most afternoons and not enjoying running as much were a sign that something was wrong for Mark Read more
After relapsing with Graves' disease, Eleanor was determined to research all the different treatment options before making a decision Read more
Chloe's sharing her story to help others recognise symptoms of an overactive thyroid and get them checked by a doctor. Read more
Sarah's sharing her story to let others know they are not alone with their diagnosis. Read more
Lauren's journey with hypothyroidism followed by thyroid cancer and her fundraising Read more
Following his Graves' diagnosis, Moussa Diarra feared his professional football career might be over Read more
Joe's shares his journey with Graves' disease to raise awareness of thyroid disease in men Read more
Gemma charts her long journey to get her thyroid levels under control before having surgery Read more
Tom's rapid heartbeat was initially put down to anxiety leading to a delay in his diagnosis Read more