News from a fellow sufferer was a comfort

I WOULD to thank Belinda Harding for making people aware of the problems with the thyroid (Gazette letters, October 23).
By The Newsroom
Published 30th Oct 2008, 09:53 BST
Updated 8th Jun 2018, 01:04 BST

I have been a sufferer since 1987, 21 years after my daughter was born.

My hypothyroidism is hasimotos, brought on by pregnancy so I was led to believe.

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Every symptom Belinda points out I have, too, and I have a few more '“ itchy skin and my head gets sensitive and feels like someone is pulling my hair out out by the roots.

Even though I'm on regular medications, my symptoms never go away.

I have good days and bad concerning my moods and, mostly, I'm freezing, walking around with three jumpers on and a hat just to stay warm.

My partner is not so understanding.

He thinks I "don't help myself", but how do you help yourself when you constantly feel unwell and tired?

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I will show him Belinda's letter and maybe, just maybe, he will see I'm not just being lazy!

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