Hypothyroidism during pregnancy can cause very serious complications, including miscarriage. Therefore, it is very important to learn about this disease as well as ways to treat it during pregnancy.

Normal blood calcium levels are important for the proper functioning of blood vessels, muscles, and nerve conduction systems. If you have symptoms of hypocalcemia, your doctor may order a blood test to measure the parathyroid hormone (PTH) in your blood to determine if there is a problem with this organ.

As I was on my journey to recovery from Hashimoto’s, I spent countless hours trying to find the right diet, experimenting with supplements, and adjusting my medications to feel better. And for a long time, it really worked for me. I had more energy, my hair started growing back, my reflux symptoms disappeared, and I felt more productive than ever. I even wrote my first book!

When you have Hashimoto's disease, your immune system attacks and damages your thyroid gland. If left untreated, the disease can progress to hypothyroidism and greatly affect your body's functions due to insufficient thyroid hormone supply.

Muscle pain and weakness can occur in people with an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism) or overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism). In general, muscle problems associated with thyroid disease are mild and improve with prompt treatment. In rare cases, myopathy associated with thyroid disease can be severe and affect body function.