ITEMS THYROID SUFFERERS MAY PURCHASE MORE THAN THE NORM, OR HAVE TO PAY ADDITIONAL FOR:

The other day when I was unclogging the shower drain, it brought me back to the early days of my disease when cleaning the drain had become a daily routine: wake up, get dressed, go to work, cook dinner, help child with homework and remove Chewbacca from the drainpipe.

My hair would come out in clumps; if you haven’t experienced this symptom, it is quite depressing. Thankfully, this mane malady is behind me now.

The recent (now quarterly) drain cleaning, inspired this blog post because It reminded me of the many products I had to go through before coming across that ONE that could penetrate the alien creature to drain restoration.

The plight of a thyroid sufferer doesn’t just encompass the trials and tribulations associated with the countless physical and mental symptoms of this disease. It can break the bank too, but not just with medical costs. The amount of money spent on consumer products to improve our lives can be sickening, and the searching we have to do, is above the norm. We have to find that extra special item that the manufacturer seemed to have in mind, designed specifically for a thyroid patient. This could take days, weeks, and sometimes years.

The following are just a few of the products we have to spend extra time looking for and/or drop extra cash (more than the average) for the right product. I don’t necessarily agree with the top brand names, I have my own faves and I continuously pray that the “discontinued gods” don’t strike down those aisles I frequent – virtual or otherwise.

ITEMS THYROID SUFFERERS MAY PURCHASE MORE THAN THE NORM, OR HAVE TO PAY ADDITIONAL FOR:

 

CONCEALERS

 

 

 

Concealers – Needs due to dark circles, splotches, vitiligo, acne, rosacea

Makeup Geek’s notable THREE:

1.  Eve Pearl Salmon Concealer

2.  Peter Thomas Roth Unwrinkle Concealer

3.  MAC Studio Concealer
 

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PAIN RELIEVERS 

 

 

 

Pain Ointments, Muscle Rubs – Needs due to joint pain, fibromyalgia, muscle weakness

Amazons Top THREE

1.  Biofreeze

2.  J.R. Watkins Apothecary Petro-carbo medicated first aid salve

3.  Tiger Balm Sports Rub
 

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DRAIN CLEANERS



 

Drain cleaners – Needs due to hair loss

Best Consumer Reviews top RATED

1.  Rooto Corp. 1030 1 Lb. Drain Cleaner

2.  InSinkErator BIO-CG Evolution Septic Assist Bio Charge Replacement Cartridge

3.  17OZ Penetrex Gel

 
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***If you are trying to avoid chemicals, try this natural method

 LOTION

 

 

Moisturizing lotion for dry skin – Needs due to hypothyroidism

 

Instyle’s notable THREE

 

1.  St. Ives Fresh Hydration Lotion Spray

2.  Chanel COCO NOIR MOISTURIZING BODY LOTION

3.  Sonia Kashuk Body Lotion

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HEATING BLANKETS

Heating blanket – Needs due to hypothyroidism

 

Good Housekeeping’s Faves

 

1.  Sunbeam Luxury MicroPlush Heated Blanket

2.  Perfect Fit Plush Warming Blanket

3.  Sunbeam SlumberRest RoyalMink Blanket

 

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APPS FOR ORGANIZATION

 

Organize app - Needs brain fog

Forbe’s Top THREE

1.  Things

2.  Rescuetime

3.  Calengoo

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What are your favs? Please share

 

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