BBC News Story on Hashimoto's

Did anyone see this?

bbc.co.uk/news/newsbeat-430...

Made me wonder if it would raise further awareness to our cause?

[lynmynott Partner Thyroid UK]

Hi WoodElf,

It was Thyroid UK who found the case study for this programme. We do this all the time to raise awareness. I've just found some more Hashi's people for an Elle magazine article which we hope will spread the word to more people.

[Music1]

Thanks for sharing. I was diagnosed with Hashi back in June after paying for private thyroid tests and looking for any answers that would explain my symptoms. Everyone I've told I have 'Hashimotos' to, has never heard of it, and therefore now I'm gluten free it's easier to tell people I have ceoliac. More awareness would be a good thing.

[RedApple Administrator in reply to Music1]

The term Hashi's or Hashimotos has not been in common use in the UK. Even people who actually are on medcation for hypothyroidism don't know the term Hashi's. And doctors defintely don't know what you're talking about! It's easier to say autoimmune thyroid disease, or simply hypothyroidism.

[Music1 in reply to RedApple]

Thanks, I didn't know that. I actually posted my blood results on here, and was very thankful people told me and offered some advice/ experience and suggestions.

[lynmynott Partner Thyroid UK in reply to Music1]

I think there should be more awareness of Hashi’s and that’s what I’m trying to do.