Things have changed significantly in the past ten years for thyroid patients. But what are the biggest thyroid stories or developments that specifically affect thyroid patients? Is Oprah's on-again/off-again thyroid problem on the list? What about the ongoing fracas over the "normal" TSH test range? How about the rise of natural thyroid -- and the more recent shortages? I've taken a look back at the years 2000 to 2009, and identified The Top Ten Thyroid Stories of the Decade, the developments I personally believe had the biggest impact on us as people with thyroid disease.What Do You Think?
I want to hear from you as well. As thyroid patients and practitioners, do you agree with my choices? Do you disagree? Do you have other developments or stories you feel should be included on the list? Share your thoughts and input now, and see what other thyroid patients and practitioners have to say.
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I hate this disease with a passion, I’ve had it for over 5 years, and being on Synthroid for 5 years made me lose a lot of my hair, I’ve worn a hat for about 10 years, and my weight has gone crazy, I’m over 100 lbs. overweight. I use to be so active, had energy, gone out to see friends all the time, and now can’t, don’t want to do anything, I NEED MY ENERGY BACK, I NEED MY LIFE BACK, I NEED TO GET THIS DISEASE UNDER CONTROL, ITS RECKED MY LIFE, LOSING JOBS, FRIENDS, ETC. I DO HOPE DR. ANDREW JONES’ NATURAL VITAMIN/PILL CAN HELP, I’M SO TIRED OF BEING TIRED!!!, K.C.- Pls. help before I lose my mind, dignity, and respect for myself.