If you have been diagnosed with Hashimoto's and ever wondered why you feel increasingly fatigued, have joint pain or digestive issues, you may be experiencing a Hashimoto's Flare. Since this is not something that doctor's readily discuss with patients, my goal is help you understand what a flare is, the triggers that could cause a flare and how to manage your symptoms.
Over the last decade that I have been diagnosed with Hashimoto's, I have had quite a few flares. Before I started to study my thyroid disease, I did not fully understand why I was experiencing these symptoms. I kept pushing through even when the symptoms were at their worst. It was only after I did my research that I began to connect the symptoms with a specific event or time in my life. Most of my flares were stress related, but others were food sensitivities, lack of sleep, and infections.
In this episode, I am sharing the symptoms that someone going through a Hashimoto's flare might experience, the triggers that could cause a flare, and how you can manage those symptoms when you are in a flare.
Episode #2 - Managing a Hashimoto's Flare
Breakdown of Episode:
00:36 - What is a Hashimoto's flare?
00:51 - Review the symptoms that could be causing your flare
01:22 - Find out the triggers that could be causing your flare
03:30 - Managing your flare is important for improving your thyroid health. Check out my recommendations.
How to Connect with Me:
Join me on Tuesdays at noon on my Facebook Page for my Tuesday Talk. Each week, I share a topic related to Hashimoto's and also share my own journey with the hope of helping other women with this autoimmune disease.
