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Win An Amazon Gift Card in Honor of Thyroid Awareness Month

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This giveaway is now closed. Thanks for stopping by.  The winner is Annette D. Congrats!

January is almost over, and I just learned that it’s Thyroid Awareness month.  As a nurse, I know where my thyroid is.  My mom has a long history of thyroid nodules that she watches and my best friend is takes medication for her hypothyroidism.  Diseases of the thyroid are more common than most people think.

So what is the thyroid and where is it located? It is a small gland located in the middle of the lower neck, which produces hormones that regulate many functions including temperature, weight gain, and weight loss.

What are some signs that my thyroid may not be functioning properly?

  • sudden weight gain or increase in body fat
  • inability to lose weight despite proper diet and exercise
  • fatigue, insomnia or restless sleep, anxiety or panic attacks
  • gas, bloating, diarrhea, or constipation
  • chronic sinusitis or lingering infections

If I experience any of these signs, what should I do? Be sure to see your physician who can perform a physical exam and a blood test to find out if your thyroid is functioning appropriately.

What should I do if I have further questions about thyroid disease?  Online resources, such as the Fibro 360 Community – Fibromyalgia and Fatigue Center. This online community offers support and serves as a resource for those seeking information about fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, and disorders relating to the thyroid gland.  If you’d like to learn more or would like to join the Fibro 360 Community, please visit Fibro 360 on Facebook and follow Fibro 360 on Twitter.

Win It! Could you use a little pampering?  One of you will win a $25 gift card to Amazon, courtesy of Fibro 360. To enter, please visit the Fibro 360 community on Facebook and become a fan.  Be sure to leave a comment letting me know you did so.  Comments will close on January 31, 201o at 11:59 PM EST.  One comment per person, please (unless you do the extra credit). US residents only. Duplicates and comments not including the above information will be disqualified. Comments are moderated. If you don’t see your comment in a reasonable amount of time, send me an email. Bloggers and non-bloggers may enter. If you don’t want to leave your email address, please be sure to check back for my announcement on the winner. Please note that winners must respond within 48 hours of being announced/contacted or another winner will be drawn.

Want an extra entry?  Follow Fibro 360 on Twitter and leave me a comment with your Twitter handle.

I did not receive compensation for this post.

Caryn Bailey
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196 Responses to Win An Amazon Gift Card in Honor of Thyroid Awareness Month

  26. I’m so glad to see awareness about fibromyalgia becoming more mainstream. My sister has been suffering from this for eight years and it almost ripped our family apart because we didn’t understand it or believe her in the beginning. I’m glad I just became a fan on facebook so I can follow developments. Thanks for raising awareness!

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  35. I became a facebook fan and joined their website. Thanks for telling us about this site. Those with fibro need lots of support from people who understand.

    lkish77123 at gmail dot com

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  42. I became a fan on facebook. This is really great to raise awareness. My sister has suffered from fibromyalgia for eight years and it’s been tough for our whole family just trying to understand that it’s real. Thanks so much!

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  45. Hi, I became a Fibro360 fan on Facebook. I am already subscribed to your blog. Thanks for making people more aware of this disease, hopefully we can band together and work towards a cure. In the very least it will give us empathy towards Fibromyalgia sufferers.
    I have Hypothyroidism myself , it was diagnosed when I was 30, 18 years ago. daily medicine keeps it under control.

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  48. I visited the site and I became a Facebook fan. I’m glad you’re informing people about this. Sometimes one thinks it’s just in their head or even worse someone else tells them it is!

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  54. became a fan of Fibro 360

    you forgot to mention sudden weight loss, sometimes there is too much thyroid hormone which can be just as bad but more rare

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  82. I’m a fb fan (Laura G) and had no idea Fibro and hypothyroid (which I suffer from) where connected. Two aunts and two cousins (not the children of the former) suffer from Fibro. Thanks for putting me in touch with such an informative group.

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  98. I had mine checked in December. My Dr told me mine was perfect. I thought that the reason I couldn’t loose weight was because of thyroid issues.. nope.. I guess I just need to work harder.

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