Migraine disease is difficult enough to cope with by itself, but many migraineurs find themselves in the position of having comorbid conditions that complicate matters further. In particular, an imbalance among thyroid, reproductive and adrenal hormones is a known migraine trigger in some women. "Thyroid Hormone Breakthrough" offers migraineurs a practical guide to identifying and seeking treatment for these hormonal imbalances.
Why learn about thyroid issues?
Studies have shown that patients who are educated about their health issues are more compliant with their treatment regimens and have better health outcomes. Time allotted for an appointment with our doctors is limited, so it's vital that we make the best of it. We live with these bodies, and only we can tell our doctors what our symptoms are and how they're impacting out lives. That can be difficult to do effectively when we don't understand those symptoms. Especially for women, hormones can influence many other health issues. Many people think only of reproductive hormones such as estrogen when they think of hormones, but the thyroid also produces hormones, and these hormones affect our bodies more than most of us realize.This book is for you if...
- you have erratic menstrual periods.
- you're trying to get pregnant or you've had miscarriages.
- you're pregnant and gaining or losing a considerable amount of weight or experiencing debilitating morning sickness or other symptoms.
- you're having problems with losing baby weight, breastfeeding, losing hair, or suffering postpartum blues.
- your interest in sex is down to little or none.
- you're in your 40s or 50s and experiencing perimenopausal or menopausal symptoms.
- you care about someone who is experiencing these issues.
Helpful features of "The Thyroid Hormone Breakthrough"
- The basics of what the thyroid is and what it does.
- Comprehensive lists of symptoms and what they may mean.
- Explanations of laboratory tests and their results.
- Objective discussions of medications and supplements.
- An excellent thyroid risks and symptoms checklist.
- An exhaustive resources section including Web sites, books, organizations and advocacy groups, and resources for finding doctors.
