Saturday, July 12, 2014

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
 
See more here
 
 
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
 
See more here
 
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
 
See more info here 

***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
 See more info here

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
 
For more info, click here
 
APPS FOR ORGANIZATION
 
Organize app - Needs brain fog
Forbe’s Top THREE
1.  Things
2.  Rescuetime
3.  Calengoo
See more info here
 
What are your favs? Please share
 
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Don't forget to get your copy of my thyroid book Wow Your Mom Really is Crazy
 




 
 
 
 
 





 

 


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