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Did you know that many Americans have a thyroid problem and don’t know it? They’re struggling with weight, fatigue, lack of mental clarity, aches and pains, high cholesterol, and sleep problems. Not only that, but 15-30% of women on medication for depression actually have undiagnosed hypothyroidism.
This week I’m talking to Dana Trentini, or as some of you may know her, Hypothyroid Mom. Dana once suffered with a range of undiagnosed symptoms in addition to being a new mom. She learned to heal her body and reclaim her life and share what she has learned with the huge following she has on her website. Today she’s sharing that journey with us, including some of the tips she learned, how to pick the best doctor for you, and most importantly, how to take your healthcare back into your own hands.
“Postpartum and pregnancy is a common trigger for thyroid disease, whether it’s to develop a new condition or to worsen one.” – Dana Trentini
What we discuss in this episode:
- How she got on her mission to find out more about hypothyroidism
- Why hypothyroid patients may not have the energy to learn about the condition
- How her symptoms escalated during pregnancy
- The challenge of the postpartum period
- The factors of guilt and jealousy in her postpartum time
- The importance of a good doctor
“Please be good to yourself. Get all the help that you can and don’t feel bad to ask for it.” – Dana Trentini
- The challenges someone with hypothyroid can face in pregnancy
- How she got over her inner good girl
- Why you can’t put the blame on the patients
- Why you have to educate yourself
- What people who have been diagnosed can do to turn their life around
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“Not looking out for me was a major contributing factor to how unwell I became.” – Dana Trentini
