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   <title>About.com Thyroid Disease: Most Popular Articles</title>
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         <title><![CDATA[Quiz: Could You Be Hypothyroid? ]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[This quiz evaluates whether you have risk factors, signs and symptoms of hypothyroidism -- an underactive, sluggish, low or slow thyroid.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Quiz: Could You Have a Thyroid Problem?]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[This quiz evaluates your risk factors and symptoms for thyroid disease, and helps determine if you have many of the signs and symptoms of a thyroid condition]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Quiz: Is Your Thyroid Making You Fat?]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[This quiz evaluates whether you have risk factors for thyroid disease and whether your particular symptoms indicate that a thyroid condition may be the cause of your weight problems]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Quiz: Could You Be Hyperthyroid? ]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[This quiz evaluates whether you have risk factors, signs and symptoms of hyperthyroidism -- an overactive, fast or hyperactive thyroid.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Top 10 Signs]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[As many as 59 million Americans have thyroid problems, and the majority are not yet diagnosed. Do you have undiagnosed hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism or other thyroid condition? The top 10 signs that you may have a thyroid problem are summarized in this article, including muscle and joint pain, neck enlargement and discomfort, hair loss, skin changes, bowel problems, menstrual irregularities, fertility problems, fatigue, depression and anxiety,  cholesterol and weight changes.  ]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Normal TSH Level?]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[At most laboratories in the U.S., the &quot;normal&quot; TSH range still runs from approximately 5. to 5.0. But the concept of the normal reference range is still a raging controversy, and recommendations to narrow the range made several years ago are still being resisted. How many people are actually hypothyroid, if the recommended narrower range were adopted? The answer will shock you. ]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Symptoms and Risk Factors]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[A review of thyroid disease symptoms and risk factors, from thyroid guide and patient advocate Mary Shomon. ]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Symptoms]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[A look at thyroid disease symptoms, including symptoms of hypothyroidism -- an underactive or slow thyroid -- and hyperthyroidism -- an overactive thyroid -- from Mary Shomon, your Thyroid Guide. ]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Thyroid 101, Basic Information and Index to Mary Shomon&#039;s About.com Thyroid Disease Website]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Information about thyroid disease, including hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, Hashimoto's disease, Graves' disease, autoimmune thyroid conditions, thyroid cancer, goiter, nodules, weight and diet problems due to thyroid conditions, drugs like Synthroid, Armour, Levoxyl, and other important information about one of the most common but overlooked conditions]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Hypothyroidism Checklist]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Hypothyroidism Risk/Symptoms Checklist, to help you obtain proper diagnosis and treatment.&#10;]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Hashi Vs. Hypo]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Hashimoto's vs. Hypothyroidism: What's the Difference? A look at the autoimmune thyroid problem known as Hashimoto's disease, and the underactive thyroid condition known as hypothyroidism. What's their connection, how do they differ, and what do patients need to know? Information from Mary Shomon, patient advocate and author of a number of books and guides on thyroid disease and autoimmune disease.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[TSH Levels, Dosage Confusion]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Why &quot;Low TSH&quot; means &quot;Less Medicine&quot; and Other Confusing Thyroid Issues]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Adrenal Fatigue]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Are you suffering from adrenal fatigue? Information from Mary Shomon, Thyroid&#10;Guide, patient advocate and author of a number of books and guides on thyroid disease and autoimmune&#10;disease ]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Quiz: Could You Have an Autoimmune Condition?]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Thyroid problems may mean you at at increased risk of developing an autoimmune disease. This quiz helps you evaluate your risk factors for and symptoms of autoimmune diseases and conditions, and helps determine if you have many of the signs and symptoms of a autoimmune condition and should be evaluated]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Losing Weight]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[An Overview of Losing Weight with Hypothyroidism, from Mary Shomon, Thyroid Guide, patient advocate and author of New York Times best-selling book The Thyroid Diet, as well as other books and guides on thyroid disease, autoimmune disease, hormones and weight loss]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Ways to Boost  Metabolism]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Advice on how to revive and boost your metabolism, for maximum energy and weight loss ]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Optimal TSH Level]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[What is the optimal TSH level for thyroid patients? Researchers have looked at the issue, and recommended a target level, especially for those who want to avoid heart disease risk factors. Mary Shomon explores the issue further. ]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Thyroid Diet Info Center]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Comprehensive information on how to diet and lose weight effectively despite a thyroid problem, hypothyroidism, low thyroid, autoimmune thyroid disease, hyperthyroidism, endocrine problems, and metabolic issues. Developed by Mary Shomon, author of The Thyroid Diet, Living Well With Hypothyroidism and other thyroid patient informational materials. ]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Thyroid Disease 101]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[A comprehensive overview of thyroid disease, including diagnosis and treatment of&#10;hypothyroidism (an underactive thyroid), hyperthyroidism (an overactive thyroid), thyroid nodules and&#10;lumps, goiter (an enlarged thyroid), and thyroid cancer, including papillary, follicular, medullary and&#10;anaplastic, from your thyroid guide, Mary Shomon, a patient advocate and author of a number of books&#10;and guides on thyroid and autoimmune disease]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Conjugated Linoleic Acid (CLA)]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Conjugated Linoleic Acid (CLA) Supplements May Speed Weight Loss / Important news of exciting&#10;results with this nutritional supplement promises hypothyroid patients a new tool in the effort to&#10;successfully diet, fight fat and lose weight, from Mary Shomon, Thyroid Guide, patient advocate and author of a number of &#10;&#10;books and guides on thyroid disease and autoimmune disease]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Key Thyroid Function Test -- Values and Interpretation - Thyroid Disease]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[A review of thyroid test values and interpretations, including the TSH, T4, T3 tests and more, from your About.com Guide]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Thyroid Blood Tests]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Diagnosing thyroid disease is a process that can incorporate numerous factors, including clinical evaluation, blood tests, imaging tests, biopsies and other tests. In this article, you&#146;ll learn more about the blood tests that are used as part of thyroid disease diagnosis and management. ]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Highest Fiber Veg/Fruit/Food]]></title>
         <link>http://thyroid.about.com/od/loseweightsuccessfully/a/highfiber.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[A list of the high fiber vegetables and fruits and foods, for thyroid patients who want to lose weight, and for those interested in dealing with chronic constipation. ]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[How to Increase Metabolism]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Do you need to increase your metabolism in order to lose weight? Will efforts to boost metabolism help you lose weight and have more energy? Do you have a slow metabolism, and need to speed it up? These are important questions for anyone trying to lose weight, and particularly for thyroid patients who may be struggling with a slow metabolism, and are explored in this article by best-selling author and thyroid patient advocate Mary Shomon]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Thyroid Cancer Symptoms]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Thyroid cancer often starts without symptoms, but once a thyroid tumor grows, symptoms can appear. This article looks at the range of symptoms that may signal thyroid cancer. ]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Interpret Your Thyroid Test...]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[how to interpret your thyroid test results, from your about thyroid guide]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Thyroid Testing and Diagnosis]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Diagnosing thyroid disease is a process that can incorporate numerous factors, including clinical evaluation, blood tests, imaging tests, biopsies and other tests. This article provides an overview of the various diagnostic tests, evaluations and procedures that are used to identify and diagnose thyroid disease and conditions. ]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Hyperthyroidism Checklist]]></title>
         <link>http://thyroid.about.com/cs/basics_starthere/a/hyperchecklist.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Hyperthyroidism Risks/Symptoms Checklist -- a checklist of risks for and symptoms of an overactive thyroid, also known as hyperthyroidism or Graves' disease. ]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[4 Weeks to Weight Loss for Thyroid Patients]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[An online email course offering guidance and assistance to thyroid patients who are trying to lose weight]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Help, I&#039;m Hypothyroid]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[If you're hypothyroid, but you still don't feel well, what is your next step? Author and patient advocate Mary Shomon tackles this critical question for people who are hypothyroid, whether due to Hashimoto's disease, surgery for nodules, goiter or cancer, antithyroid drug treatment, or radioactive iodine for Graves' disease. ]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[The Cookie Diet]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[The latest diet craze is Dr. Sanford Siegal's Cookie Diet. Find out the pros and cons of this drastic diet, and whether it might actually be your weight loss miracle.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[The Free T3 (FT3) Test]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[An overview of how to understand and interpret Free T3 (FT3) laboratory tests for thyroid disease, from Ken Woliner, MD.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Does Your Doctor Know About...]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Does Your Doctor Know About the New TSH Lab Standards?  ]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Thyroid Nodules/Lumps/Goiter]]></title>
         <link>http://thyroid.about.com/cs/nodulesgoiters/a/nodules.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[An in-depth look at thyroid nodules, thyroid lumps, and the thyroid enlargement known as a goiter, from&#10;Mary J. Shomon, your Thyroid Guide]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[The Thyroid Top Doctors Directory is a state-by-state and international directory of reader-recommended Top Doctors for treating thyroid disease and related problems, compiled by best-selling author and patient advocate Mary Shomon.&#10;]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[TSH Normal, Still Symptoms]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Thyroid guide Mary Shomon gets many emails from readers who have been diagnosed with hypothyroidism, and are receiving treatment, have test results that are firmly in the so--called  &quot;normal&quot; range of TSH, and yet still don't feel well. Here is what she tells them about their next steps on the road toward feeling well. ]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Hyperthyroid Risks/Symptoms]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[A look at the various risk factors, triggers, causes, signs and symptoms of Graves' disease, hyperthyroidism, and an overactive thyroid condition. ]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Thyroid Surgery: Thyroidectomy]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Thyroid patient advocate Mary Shomon takes a comprehensive look at the various facets of thyroid surgery / thyroidectomy, including the types of surgery, and what the surgery involves. ]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[TSH Range Wars]]></title>
         <link>http://thyroid.about.com/od/gettestedanddiagnosed/a/tshtestwars.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[The ongoing controversy about what the Thyroid Stimulating Hormone -- TSH test -- levels are normal, and which are indicative of disease shows no signs of going away in late 2005. Experts have taken sides the battle, and the losers are the patients who don't get proper treatment.  Explore this urgent controversy with Thyroid Guide Mary Shomon. ]]></description>
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         <dc:date>2009-07-04T11:03:41Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Green Tea]]></title>
         <link>http://thyroid.about.com/cs/dietweightloss/a/greentea.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Green Tea Extract Increases Metabolism, May Aid in Weight Loss, from Mary Shomon, Thyroid Guide, patient advocate and author of a number of books and guides on thyroid disease and autoimmune disease]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Seven Thyroid Diet Secrets]]></title>
         <link>http://thyroid.about.com/od/loseweightsuccessfully/ss/dietsecrets.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[When you're hyperthyroid, should you automatically lose weight?  Can a thyroid patient lose weight without exercising? Is there something your doctor is doing that may actually be causing you to gain more weight? Do you know how much fiber and water you really need as a thyroid patient? And if you were only going to do one exercise, what should it be? Help jumpstart your weight loss efforts with these seven thyroid diet secrets. &#10;]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Iodine and the Thyroid]]></title>
         <link>http://thyroid.about.com/cs/vitaminsupplement/a/iodine.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Iodine and the Thyroid&#10;]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[La Clave para Bajar de Peso con Hipotiroidismo - Informacion Sobre Enfermedad de Tiroides / Thyroid Disease]]></title>
         <link>http://thyroid.about.com/cs/spanishespanol/l/blbajardepesos.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[La Clave para Bajar de Peso con Hipotiroidismo / de Mary Shomon, Guia de About.com]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
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         <title><![CDATA[TSH Normal Range Lowered]]></title>
         <link>http://thyroid.about.com/cs/testsforthyroid/a/newrange.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists recommends narrowing the normal reference range for the TSH -- thyroid stimulating hormone -- test to 0.3 to 3.0. This would be a substantial change from the reference range currently in use by doctors in labs, which tends to run from 0.5 to as high as 5.0 to 6.0. It would also mean that the number of people in the U.S. who are hypothyroid could be double previous estimates. ]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Armour Thyroid and Thyrolar]]></title>
         <link>http://thyroid.about.com/cs/thyroiddrugs/a/armour.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[A review of thyroid drugs Armour Thyroid and Thyrolar and their use as Alternatives to Synthroid and the other T4-only drugs - from your About.com Guide]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[15 Ways to Feel Well]]></title>
         <link>http://thyroid.about.com/cs/hypothyroidism/a/15ways.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[15 Ways to Feel Well and Live Well With Hypothyroidism, a helpful set of 15 different tips that can&#10;help you feel your best despite having an underactive or non-existent thyroid, from Mary Shomon, Thyroid Guide&#10;]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Quiz: Could You Be Hypothyroid?]]></title>
         <link>http://thyroid.about.com/library/hyperquiz/blhyperquizi.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[This quiz evaluates whether you have risk factors, signs and symptoms of hyperthyroidism -- an overactive, fast or hyperactive thyroid.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Thyroid Cancer Check/Info]]></title>
         <link>http://thyroid.about.com/od/thyroidcancer/a/neckcheck.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[With thyroid cancer on the rise, and September being Thyroid Cancer Awareness Month, it's important to raise awareness of this poorly understood cancer. Learn key facts about thyroid cancer, take the Thyroid Neck Check self-check, and find out more about the annual fall conference of the Thyroid Cancer Survivors' Association. ]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Thyroid Self-Test]]></title>
         <link>http://thyroid.about.com/cs/testsforthyroid/a/selftest.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Take The Thyroid Test: Find Out if Your Symptoms Are Due to a Thyroid Condition, from Mary&#10;Shomon, Thyroid Guide, patient advocate and author of a number of books and guides on thyroid disease&#10;and autoimmune disease &#10; ]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Thyroid Treatments]]></title>
         <link>http://thyroid.about.com/od/thyroiddrugstreatments/a/treatments.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[A review of key thyroid treatments, including treatments for hypothyroidism, Hashimoto's disease, hyperthyroidism, Graves' disease, nodules, goiter, thyroiditis, thyroid storm, and thyroid cancer. ]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Diagnosis: Hypothyroidism]]></title>
         <link>http://thyroid.about.com/cs/hypothyroidism/a/undertreated.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[A look at whether undertreatment of hypothyroidism is preventing you from feeling well]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
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         <title><![CDATA[The Top Five Supplements fo...]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Richard and Karilee Shames look at the Top 5 supplements for thyroid patients]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Do You Need an Endo]]></title>
         <link>http://thyroid.about.com/cs/doctors/a/needendo.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[A look at whether you need an endocrinologist -- the medical specialty that cares for thyroid disease and diabetes -- from Mary Shomon, Thyroid Guide, patient advocate and author]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
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         <title><![CDATA[Recuperating After Surgery]]></title>
         <link>http://thyroid.about.com/od/thyroiddrugstreatments/a/recuperating.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[A look at what thyroid patients can expect in the recuperation period after thyroid surgery / thyroidectomy, from thyroid patient advocate Mary Shomon. ]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-07-04T11:03:41Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Thyroid Antibodies]]></title>
         <link>http://thyroid.about.com/cs/basics_starthere/a/antibody.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[A look at what it means to have thyroid antibodies, and whether or not this calls for treatment, from your About.com Guide on Thyroid Disease]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-07-04T11:03:41Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Is Coconut Oil Really a Thy...]]></title>
         <link>http://thyroid.about.com/cs/dietweightloss/a/coconutoil.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Is coconut oil really a cure for hypothyroidism, thyroid disease, and an aid in diet and weight loss? Dr. Ken Woliner answers the question. ]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Do You Have a Thyroid Problem?]]></title>
         <link>http://thyroid.about.com/cs/basics_starthere/a/couldyou.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[The Dangers of &quot;Explaining Away Your Symptoms.&quot; Are You Hypothyroid or Hyperthyroid?]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Risks/Symptoms Checklists]]></title>
         <link>http://thyroid.about.com/od/relatedconditions1/a/checklists.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Risks and symptoms checklists you can take to your doctor, including checklists for thyroid disease, hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism, autoimmune diseases, chronic fatigue syndrome, and fibromyalgia. ]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[What is a Normal TSH?]]></title>
         <link>http://thyroid.about.com/od/gettestedanddiagnosed/ss/normaltsh.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Understanding the thyroid stimulating hormone -- TSH -- test, and what a normal result means, and how it's used to diagnose and manage hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism.]]></description>
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         <dc:date>2009-07-04T11:03:41Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[The Soy / Thyroid Controversy]]></title>
         <link>http://thyroid.about.com/cs/soyinfo/a/soy.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[The issue of whether soy foods and supplements are harmful or dangerous to thyroid health is controversial. Here is a look at the controversy over soy, phytoestrogens, and isoflavone-rich foods and supplements, including tofu, tempeh, miso, edamame, and their impact on thyroid, endocrine, and hormonal health. Can overconsumption of soy cause hypothyroidism, or trigger a thyroid problem? A look at the issue, from thyroid patient advocate and activist, Mary Shomon. ]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
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         <title><![CDATA[10 Things]]></title>
         <link>http://thyroid.about.com/cs/basics_starthere/a/10things.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Important Things You May Not Know That Can Dramatically Impact Your Health, from Mary Shomon, Thyroid Guide, patient advocate and author of a number of books and guides on thyroid disease&#10;and autoimmune disease]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-07-04T11:03:41Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[CLA FAQ]]></title>
         <link>http://thyroid.about.com/cs/dietweightloss/a/clafaq.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Questions and Answers about Conjugated Linoleic Acid (CLA) Supplements, which can help speed weight loss, build muscle, and reduce fat in overweight people, from Mary Shomon, Thyroid Guide, patient advocate and author of a number of books and guides on thyroid disease and autoimmune disease]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Are You Eating Enough]]></title>
         <link>http://thyroid.about.com/cs/dietweightloss/a/eatingenough.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[hyroid diet secrets for people with thyroid disease, hypothyroidism -- Are you eating enough calories&#10;to lose weight? from Mary Shomon, Thyroid Guide, patient advocate and author of a number of books&#10;and guides on thyroid disease and autoimmune disease ]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
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         <title><![CDATA[Overmedicated?]]></title>
         <link>http://thyroid.about.com/od/thyroiddrugstreatments/a/overmedicated.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Thyroid hormone replacements drugs generally have few side effects, and for those who are hypothyroid due to disease, surgery or radioactive iodine, there are generally few risks to taking thyroid hormone replacement drugs -- levothyroxine drugs like Synthroid, one of the combination drugs like Thyrolar, or a natural desiccated thyroid drug like Armour. The most common risk or side effects of these drugs, however, is overmedication, which is discussed in this article. ]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Hypo and Hyper?]]></title>
         <link>http://thyroid.about.com/cs/hypothyroidism/a/hypoandhyper.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Can You Be Both Hypothyroid and Hyperthyroid? from Mary Shomon, Thyroid Guide, patient advocate and author of a number of books and guides on&#10;thyroid disease and autoimmune disease]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[CFS Fibromyalgia Thyroid]]></title>
         <link>http://thyroid.about.com/cs/fibromyalgiacfs/a/cfsfibrothyroid.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[A look at the connection between Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Fibromyalgia, and Autoimmune Thyroid, from Mary Shomon, Thyroid Guide, patient advocate and author of a number of &#10;&#10;books and guides on thyroid disease and autoimmune disease]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Failing to Take Thyroid Meds]]></title>
         <link>http://thyroid.about.com/od/thyroiddrugstreatments/a/refusingmeds.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[People who have thyroid conditions -- including hypothyroidism, and hyperthyroidism / Graves' disease -- sometimes choose to not take their prescription medications for various reasons. Patient advocate Mary Shomon looks at their reasons, along with the health implications that go along with failing to take prescribed thyroid medications. ]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Cinnamon]]></title>
         <link>http://thyroid.about.com/od/loseweightsuccessfully/a/cinnamon.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[The spice cinnamon offers huge promise as a natural way to reduce blood sugar, increase insulin levels, and help with diabetes and weight loss. Cinnamon may be an effective functional food.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Thyroid Disease - Dear Doctor: Synthroid Vs. Armour? -- A Patient&#039;s Letter -- Thyroid Disease]]></title>
         <link>http://thyroid.about.com/cs/thyroiddrugs/l/blletter.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[A Patient's Letter - from your About.com Guide: thyroid hormone replacement armour thyroid levothyroxine sodium natural thyroid thyroid patient]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Muscle and Joint Pain]]></title>
         <link>http://thyroid.about.com/cs/symptomsproblems/a/pain.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Muscle and Joint Pain With Thyroid Disease, from Mary Shomon, your Thyroid Guide]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[TSH Tests: Timing, Fasting?]]></title>
         <link>http://thyroid.about.com/od/gettestedanddiagnosed/a/tshtests.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Does it matter what time you have your TSH test done, and do you need to fast before a TSH test? Mary Shomon takes a  look at some research findings that help explore these questions. ]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Help! I Think I&#039;m Hypothyroid]]></title>
         <link>http://thyroid.about.com/cs/hypothyroidism/a/normaltsh.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[A look at your next steps in getting a thyroid diagnosis if your TSH lab tests come back as normal]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Hair Loss]]></title>
         <link>http://thyroid.about.com/cs/symptomsproblems/a/hairloss.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Hair Loss and Thyroid Disease, such as hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism, from Mary Shomon, your&#10;Thyroid Guide]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Hair Loss Solutions For Thy...]]></title>
         <link>http://thyroid.about.com/cs/hairloss/a/hairloss.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Hair loss is a common side effect of thyroid disorders, including hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, and other thyroid conditions. Find out more about how thyroid patients can combat hair loss, from patient advocate Mary Shomon. ]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Complications After Surgery]]></title>
         <link>http://thyroid.about.com/od/thyroiddrugstreatments/a/complications.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[This article looks at complications that can occur after thyroid sugery, including hypoparathyroidism, hypocalcemia, and laryngeal nerve damage. ]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Do You Need B-12?]]></title>
         <link>http://thyroid.about.com/cs/newsinfo/l/blb12anemia.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Do You Need B-12? A look at B-12 deficiency, its link to anemia, and the connection to autoimmune conditions, including pernicious anemia, from Thyroid Guide and patient advocate Mary Shomon]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Autoimmune Disease Checklist]]></title>
         <link>http://thyroid.about.com/cs/endocrinology/l/blchecklist.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[A Handy List of Symptoms That Can Point to Possible Autoimmune Conditions, to Bring to the Doctor]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Thyroid Meds at Bedtime?]]></title>
         <link>http://thyroid.about.com/od/thyroiddrugstreatments/a/bedtime.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Thyroid patients have always been told to take their medication in the morning, on an empty stomach, before breakfast. Now research is showing that taking medication at bedtime may help improve absorption of thyroid medication and ease symptoms. Thyroid patient advocate Mary Shomon takes a look. ]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Celiac/Thyroid Connection]]></title>
         <link>http://thyroid.about.com/cs/latestresearch/a/celiac.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Research links intestinal disease Celiac Sprue Gluten-Intolerance to autoimmune thyroid disease like&#10;Hashimotos Disease, Graves' Disease, or hypothyroidism, by Mary Shomon, Thyroid Guide]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Hypothyroidism]]></title>
         <link>http://thyroid.about.com/cs/hashimotos/a/tedfriedman.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Dr. Ted Friedman explains his approach to diagnosis and treatment of hypothyroidism. ]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[The Free T3 (FT3) Test ]]></title>
         <link>http://thyroid.about.com/cs/testsforthyroid/a/freet3_2.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[An overview of how to understand and interpret Free T3 (FT3) laboratory tests for thyroid disease, from Ken Woliner, MD.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Could Your Thyroid Be Causi...]]></title>
         <link>http://thyroid.about.com/cs/testsforthyroid/a/isityourthyroid.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[How Can You Know if Your Thyroid Could be Causing Your Symptoms? A look at the various self-tests, laboratory tests and clinical signs that can help you get a thyroid diagnosis, by Ken Woliner, MD.&#10;]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Thyroid Drug Overview]]></title>
         <link>http://thyroid.about.com/cs/thyroiddrugs/a/overview.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[A review of different thyroid drugs, including levothyroxine, liothyronine, liotrix, methimazole,&#10;propylthiouracil and thyrotropin alfa, Synthroid, Thyrolar, Cytomel, Armour, Tapazole]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Low Iodine Diet]]></title>
         <link>http://thyroid.about.com/cs/cancer/a/lowiodinediet.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Information on the low-iodine diet used for scanning in thyroid cancer patients, from Mary Shomon, your Thyroid Guide]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Thyroid Disease Risk Factors]]></title>
         <link>http://thyroid.about.com/od/thyroidbasicsthyroid101/a/riskfactors.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[A look at the factors that increase the risk of developing thyroid disease or thyroid conditions.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[High Cholesterol]]></title>
         <link>http://thyroid.about.com/cs/symptomsproblems/a/cholesterol.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[The High Cholesterol/Thyroid Connection, and How Undiagnosed Thyroid Disease May Be the Reason&#10;for Your High Cholesterol, from Mary Shomon, Your Thyroid Guide]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Thyroid Hormone Replacement]]></title>
         <link>http://thyroid.about.com/od/thyroiddrugstreatments/tp/thyroidhormonereplacement.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[When you have an underactive thyroid -- hypothyroidism --  you need thyroid hormone replacement drug treatment. These drugs include the synthetic thyroid hormone levothyroxine (i.e., Synthroid, Levoxyl), and synthetic T3, natural, animal-derived desiccated thyroid drugs, such as Armour Thyroid. Take a look at the medications, how to take them, troubleshooting problems with these drugs, the T4/T3 drug controversy, and the Armour Thyroid/natural drug controversy. ]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Diagnosing Thyroid Conditions]]></title>
         <link>http://thyroid.about.com/od/gettestedanddiagnosed/a/diagnosis.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Diagnosing Thyroid Conditions: In addition to a thyroid-specific clinical evaluation, thyroid conditions require specific tests and procedures to be diagnosed. The following article reviews the different criteria for diagnosis, including hypothyroidism, Hashimoto&#146;s disease, hyperthyroidism, Graves&#146; disease, goiter, nodules, and thyroid cancer.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[10 Mistakes]]></title>
         <link>http://thyroid.about.com/cs/doctors/a/10mistakes.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[A look at 10 different mistakes that are commonly made by practitioners, from Mary Shomon, Thyroid Guide, patient advocate and author of a number of books and guides on thyroid disease and autoimmune disease ]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Exhausted]]></title>
         <link>http://thyroid.about.com/cs/fatigueenergy/a/exhausted.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Is Your Thyroid Making You Exhausted? A look at how thyroid disease can be the cause of fatigue and&#10;exhaustion, from Mary Shomon, Thyroid Guide, patient advocate and author of a number of &#10;&#10;books and guides on thyroid disease and autoimmune disease]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[The Thyroid/Fibromyalgia Co...]]></title>
         <link>http://thyroid.about.com/cs/fibromyalgiacfs/a/fibrothyroid.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[A look at the relationship between hypothyroidism and fibromyalgia, common conditions that both include fatigue, pain and cognitive issues as symptoms, and may share common causes and treatments. ]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Hypothyroidism and Pregnancy]]></title>
         <link>http://thyroid.about.com/cs/pregnantfertility/a/pregnancy.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Being Pregnant With an Underactive Thyroid]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Interactive Symptom-Checker -- Signs, Symptoms and Tests for Common Thyroid Problems]]></title>
         <link>http://thyroid.about.com/blquickthyroidfacts.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Interactive Thyroid Disease Symptom-Checker -- Including Tests for Common Thyroid Problems From Mary]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Conversion Chart for Armour Thyroid, Thyrolar, Synthroid, Etc. -- Thyroid Drug Database from Mary Shomon]]></title>
         <link>http://thyroid.about.com/library/drugs/blconversionchart.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[A conversion chart to show approximate equivalents for Armour Thyroid, Thyrolar, Synthroid, Levoxyl, Cytomel, and other thyroid drugs]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Hyperthyroidism Treatment]]></title>
         <link>http://thyroid.about.com/od/hyperthyroidismgraves/a/treatment.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Treating Graves' disease and hyperthyroidism -- an overactive thyroid -- typically involves three different approaches: drug treatment with antithyroid drugs, ablation of the thyroid gland with Radioactive Iodine (known as RAI) and surgery to remove all or part of the thyroid.  &#10;This article reviews those three key approaches to hyperthyroidism.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[TSH Increase -&gt; Weight Gain]]></title>
         <link>http://thyroid.about.com/od/loseweightsuccessfully/a/tshweightlink.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[A study reported on in the March 24, 2008 issue of the Archives of Internal Medicine looked at the connection between the thyroid's TSH levels and weight, and found that even slight increases in TSH within the normal range, over time, appear to be associated with weight gain.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Zone Diet]]></title>
         <link>http://thyroid.about.com/cs/dietweightloss/a/zonediet.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[A look at the Zone Diet by Barry Sears, and its impact on health and weight loss for&#10;thyroid patients, particularly those with hypothyroidism, from Mary Shomon, Thyroid Guide, patient advocate and author of a number of &#10;&#10;books and guides on thyroid disease and autoimmune disease]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Dear Thyroid]]></title>
         <link>http://thyroid.about.com/od/blogs/a/dear-thyroid.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[An interview with Katie Schwartz and Liz Schau of Dear Thyroid -- DearThyroid.com is a site and blog that publishes women's letters to their thyroid glands, for support, sharing, catharsis.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[5 Lies About Thyroid]]></title>
         <link>http://thyroid.about.com/od/thyroidbasicsthyroid101/a/5lies_2.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[5 Lies About Your Thyroid You're Likely to Hear talks about some of the myths and misunderstandings about thyroid disease that are perpetuated by practitioners, and helps correct them with information for patients, from patient advocate Mary Shomon.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Pregnancy/Thyroid Info Center]]></title>
         <link>http://thyroid.about.com/cs/pregnantfertility/a/infocenter.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Fertility, Infertility, Pregnancy &amp; Thyroid Disease Information Center / Hypothyroidism, Hyperthyroidism, Hashimoto's Disease, Graves' Disease, Fertility, Infertility, and Thyroid Conditions in Pregnancy, Postpartum Thyroid Problems, Postpartum Thyroiditis, Breastfeeding with Thyroid Disease, Hyperemesis Gravidarum, Recurrent Miscarriage, ]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[When Can You Become Pregnant?]]></title>
         <link>http://thyroid.about.com/od/hormonepregnantmenopause1/a/fertility.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Just when are you fertile? Researchers now say that it's harder to predict than we thought. And for thyroid patients, it's especially important to know the details. ]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
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         <title><![CDATA[Men&#039;s Sexual Symptoms]]></title>
         <link>http://thyroid.about.com/od/symptomsrisks/a/mensexsymptoms.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Do thyroid problems cause sexual symptoms in men, such as low sex drive, erectile dysfunction, or premature ejaculation? A new study looks at this issue for the first time,a nd finds connections.&#10;]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
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         <title><![CDATA[antibodies]]></title>
         <link>http://thyroid.about.com/cs/endocrinology/a/antibodies.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Treatment Can Help Those Who Test Positive for Thyroid Antibodies, But Have Normal TSH, from&#10;Mary Shomon, Thyroid Guide, patient advocate and author of a number of books and guides on thyroid&#10;disease and autoimmune disease]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-07-04T11:03:41Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Metabolic Mysteries]]></title>
         <link>http://thyroid.about.com/cs/basics_starthere/a/mystery.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[A Look at Undiagnosed Thyroid Problems]]></description>
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         <dc:date>2009-07-04T11:03:41Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Thyroid Replacement Drugs]]></title>
         <link>http://thyroid.about.com/od/thyroiddrugstreatments/tp/Thyroid-Hormone-Replacement.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[A look at the different prescription medications --  such as levothyroxine, Synthroid, Levoxyl, Levothroid, Unithroid, Thyrolar, Cytomel, and Armour Thyroid -- that are used for thyroid hormone replacement, a treatment for hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid). ]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Iodine Controversy]]></title>
         <link>http://thyroid.about.com/od/newscontroversies/a/toomuchiodine.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Iodine supplementation and iodization of salt are controversial issues. Too little iodine is a health danger, but now researchers have found that too much iodine can also have a negative impact on thyroid health. Find out more from thyroid patient advocate Mary Shomon. ]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Acacia &amp; Lactose in Synthroid]]></title>
         <link>http://thyroid.about.com/od/synthroid/a/acacia-lactose.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[The ingredients acacia and lactose in the levothyroxine medication Synthroid, used to treat thyroid problems, may cause allergic reactions and sensitivities in some patients who have seasonal allergies and/or hay fever, and lactose intolerance. ]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Hypothyroid Dogs]]></title>
         <link>http://thyroid.about.com/cs/catsdogspets/a/hypothyroiddogs.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Canine Hypothyroidism: Frequently Asked Questions / Diagnosing and Treating Underactive Thyroid&#10;Problems in Dogs, from Thyroid Guide, Mary Shomon]]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Thyroid Surgery]]></title>
         <link>http://thyroid.about.com/od/cancergoiternodules/tp/thyroidsurgery.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Thyroid surgery information, including reasons for thyroid surgery, choosing a surgeron, types of thyroid surgery, anesthesia, endoscopic surgery, minimally invasive thyroid surgery, surgery complications, and recuperation. &#10;&#10;]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Normal TSH Levels by Trimester]]></title>
         <link>http://thyroid.about.com/od/hormonepregnantmenopause1/a/tshbytrimester.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Researchers published findings in February 2006 showing the normal ranges for TSH during each trimester of pregnancy. Find out more about this important information for pregnant women with hypothyroidism now. ]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Thyroid Blood Tests ]]></title>
         <link>http://thyroid.about.com/od/gettestedanddiagnosed/a/bloodtests_2.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Diagnosing thyroid disease is a process that can incorporate numerous factors, including clinical evaluation, blood tests, imaging tests, biopsies and other tests. In this article, you&#146;ll learn more about the blood tests that are used as part of thyroid disease diagnosis and management. ]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Hashimotos Encephalopathy]]></title>
         <link>http://thyroid.about.com/cs/hashimotos/a/encephalopathy.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Hashimoto's Encephalopathy, a look at this rare neuroendocrine disorder related to Hashimoto's Thyroiditis that is commonly misdiagnosed, from Mary Shomon, Thyroid Guide]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Thyroid Cancer Basics]]></title>
         <link>http://thyroid.about.com/cs/cancer/a/basics.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[A look at thyroid cancer, including papillary, follicular, medullary and anaplastic, from Mary J.&#10;Shomon, your Thyroid Guide]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Diet Center, Quizzes, Tools]]></title>
         <link>http://thyroid.about.com/od/thyroidbasicsthyroid101/a/dietquiztools.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Help for thyroid patients who want to lose weight is available int he Thyroid Diet and Weight Loss Center. Readers who want to explore thyroid conditions and find out more can take these informative self-tests and self-scoring interactive quizzes on everything from thyroid and weight gain, to thyroid drugs.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Heat and Drugs]]></title>
         <link>http://thyroid.about.com/od/thyroiddrugstreatments/a/drugsinsummer.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[One casualty of heat waves and summer power outages that you may not realize is your prescription medication. If you take any prescription drug, you need to be aware that storage at high temperatures can quickly degrade the potency and stability of many medications. Find out how to avoid heat-related medication problems, and what to do if your medications have been affected.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[How to Take Your Thyroid Drugs]]></title>
         <link>http://thyroid.about.com/od/thyroiddrugstreatments/tp/howtotakethyroiddrugs.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Whether you take a levothyroxine drug like Synthroid, or a natural thyroid medication like Armour Thyroid, it's important that you know how to take your thyroid medication properly. Helpful information including the timing of your medication, interactions with foods, drugs and supplements are covered, as well as creative ways to remember to take your thyroid medication.  &#10;]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Thyroid Self-Testing]]></title>
         <link>http://thyroid.about.com/od/gettestedanddiagnosed/a/selftesting.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Some patients need to be highly involved in their thyroid diagnosis and care, which is where self-tests and the ability to order your own tests can be critical tools for an empowered patient. The following is a look at some of the self-testing options for thyroid patients, including ZRT, Diagnos-Techs, Biosafe, and other tests. ]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[T4/T3 Thyroid Drug Controversy]]></title>
         <link>http://thyroid.about.com/od/t3treatment/tp/t4-t3-thyroid-treatment.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[The use of T4 and T3 together as a thyroid hormone replacement treatment for hypothyroidism -- an underactive thyroid -- is controversial, and is the topic of ongoing research and discussion. This treatment controversy is explored here. ]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Thyroid Cancer Risk Factors]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Risk factors for thyroid cancer include iodine deficiency, radiation exposure, heredity, genetics,  age, and gender. Find out more about these thyroid carcinoma risk factors. ]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Fine Needle Aspiration]]></title>
         <link>http://thyroid.about.com/cs/nodulesgoiters/a/fna.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Fine Needle Aspiration FNA Biopsy of the Thyroid -- Questions &amp; Answers]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[T3 Improves Quality of Life]]></title>
         <link>http://thyroid.about.com/cs/t3controversy/a/NEJMT3study.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Report on the Groundbreaking New England Journal of Medicine research that found that the majority of patients feel better on the addition of T3 to&#10;their levothyroxine, from Mary Shomon, your Thyroid Guide]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Thyroid Cancer Diagnosis]]></title>
         <link>http://thyroid.about.com/od/thyroidcancer/a/diagnosis.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Diagnosis of thyroid cancer typically involves a number of procedures and tests, including a physical exam, biopsy, fine needle aspiration biopsy  / FNA, a nuclear scan / radioactive iodine uptake / RAI-U, CT scan, magnetic resonance imaging / MRI, thyroid ultrasound, and blood tests. ]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Hidden Danger]]></title>
         <link>http://thyroid.about.com/cs/toxicchemicalsan/a/flouride.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Fluoride: Hidden Danger in Your Drinking Water and Toothpaste / Fluoride and Fluoridated Water's Link to Thyroid Disease, from thyroid patient advocate and guide, Mary Shomon]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Preventive Thyroid Treatment]]></title>
         <link>http://thyroid.about.com/od/hypothyroidismhashimotos/a/preventative.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Do you need preventative thyroid treatment?  If you have thyroid auto-antibodies, but normal TSH, the research evidence is mounting to support the fact that autoimmune disease may be slowed down, and hypothyroidism prevented, with treatment. ]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Caralluma Fimbriata/Slimaluma]]></title>
         <link>http://thyroid.about.com/od/loseweightsuccessfully/a/caralluma.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Caralluma fimbriata, a succulent cactus from India, is the latest entry into the appetite suppressant and weight control supplement market, offering promising help to people trying to lose weight. Find out more about this plant, how it's being extracted, and its potential role in weight loss.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Finding a Top Thyroid Surgeon]]></title>
         <link>http://thyroid.about.com/od/thyroiddrugstreatments/a/topsurgeon.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[An experienced thyroid surgeon can reduce your risk of complications, and ensure a better outcome for your health. This article looks at how to find a top thyroid surgeon to perform your thyroidectomy or other thyroid surgery. ]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[From Gym to Swim]]></title>
         <link>http://thyroid.about.com/cs/dietweightloss/a/blgymswim.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[From Gym to Swim: How to Turn Indoor Exercises into a Water Workout / Thyroid Weight Loss Center / Lose Weight and Diet With Thyroid Disease / Fighting Obesity and Overweight When You're Hypothyroid, from your Thyroid Guide, Mary Shomon]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Diagnosing Hyperthyroidism]]></title>
         <link>http://thyroid.about.com/od/hyperthyroidismgraves/a/diagnosis.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Diagnosing Graves' disease and hyperthyroidism typically requires clinical examination, various blood tests and imaging tests. This article looks at the various blood and imaging tests, clinical signs, and other factors that point to a diagnosis of Graves' disease and/or hyperthyroidism. ]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[What is an Osteopath?]]></title>
         <link>http://thyroid.about.com/od/findlearnfromdoctors/a/osteopath.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[What is an osteopath? Are osteopathic physicians doctors? How do they differ from an MD? Can they prescribe medication, and treat thyroid disease? Find out about osteopathic physicians -- known as DOs -- now. ]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Iodine and Kelp]]></title>
         <link>http://thyroid.about.com/cs/drugdatabase/f/kelp.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Kelp, Iodine, and Thyroid Drugs, Mary Shomon's Thyroid Drug Database, featuring Thyroid Drugs &amp; Manufacturers, and Information on Drugs Including Synthroid, Levothyroxine, Armour, Cytomel, T3 and Others]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Graves&#039; Disease]]></title>
         <link>http://thyroid.about.com/cs/hyperthyrdgraves/a/graves.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[An overview of Graves' disease]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Treating Hashimotos/Normal TSH]]></title>
         <link>http://thyroid.about.com/od/hypothyroidismhashimotos/a/treatmentnormal.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[New research says that treatment can help Hashimoto's patients, even when TSH levels are normal. ]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Thyroid Eye Disease]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Review of Thyroid Eye Disease/Graves' Opthamolopathy symptoms, treatments, info and resources, from your Thyroid Guide, Mary Shomon]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Lymphocytes -- Understanding the Immune System, Including Autoimmune Thyroid Conditions --  a comprehensive online guide to understanding the immune system, its anatomy, disorders, and other key information]]></title>
         <link>http://thyroid.about.com/library/immune/blimm06.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Lymphocytes / Understanding the Immune System, a comprehensive online guide to understanding the immune system, its anatomy, disorders, and other key information, adapted by your Thyroid Guide, Mary Shomon. Updated 2002: This information has been made available from the National Cancer Institute and the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases. Immune and autoimmune conditions are discussed, including common thyroid conditions like Hashimoto's Thyroiditis]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Constipation Solutions]]></title>
         <link>http://thyroid.about.com/od/relatedconditions1/a/constipation.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Constipation is a problem that can be particularly troublesome for people with hypothyroidism -- an underactive thyroid. Hypothyroidism slows down many of the body's systems, including digestion and elimination. And unfortunately, chronic constipation can result.&#10;Here is a look at conventional, alternative, and herbal approaches to constipation that can help thyroid patients. ]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Low Sex Drive]]></title>
         <link>http://thyroid.about.com/cs/symptomsproblems/a/sexdrive.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[About 43 percent of women and 31 percent of men suffer sexual inadequacy for one reason or another]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Interactions]]></title>
         <link>http://thyroid.about.com/cs/thyroiddrugs/a/interactions.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[A review of key questions regarding foods, drugs and supplements and their potential interactions with thyroid medication]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Tell if You Are Hypothyroid]]></title>
         <link>http://thyroid.about.com/cs/hypothyroidism/ht/areyouhypo.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[How to tell if you are hypothyroid, or have an underactive thyroid condition known as hypothyroidism, from your About thyroid guide]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[What Is Graves/Hyperthyroidism]]></title>
         <link>http://thyroid.about.com/od/hyperthyroidismgraves/a/overview.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[A look at Graves' disease and hyperthyroidism, including the causes, risks, symptoms, diagnostic procedures, treatments -- including antithyroid drugs, radioactive iodine and surgery, and coping strategies for active hyperthyroidism and post-treatment hypothyroidism. ]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Exercise]]></title>
         <link>http://thyroid.about.com/cs/dietweightloss/a/exercise.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[The Ultimate Thyroid Exercise Program -- Exercise to Help Hypothyroid Patients Get Fit and Lose&#10;Weightthyroid hypothyroid, from Mary Shomon, Thyroid Guide, patient advocate and author of a number&#10;of books and guides on thyroid disease and autoimmune disease &#10; ]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Menstrual Problems]]></title>
         <link>http://thyroid.about.com/cs/pregnancy/a/menstrual.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[A look at the effects of thyroid conditions -- including hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism -- on th menstrual cycle, premenstrual syndrome, menstruation difficulties, and more. ]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Sleep for Weight Loss]]></title>
         <link>http://thyroid.about.com/od/loseweightsuccessfully/a/sleepdiet.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[If you want to lose weight, you need to get enough sleep, say experts. Researchers reporting at the American Thoracic Society International Conference have some specific recommendations regarding just how much sleep you really need to protect your metabolism and health. ]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Tell if You Are Hyperthyroid]]></title>
         <link>http://thyroid.about.com/cs/hyperthyrdgraves/ht/areyouhyper.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[How to tell if you are hyperthyroid, or have Graves' Disease, including the blood tests you need for hyperthyroidism, from your thyroid guide]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Do a Thyroid Neck Self-check]]></title>
         <link>http://thyroid.about.com/cs/testsforthyroid/ht/neckcheck.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[how to do a thyroid neck self-check, from your about.com thyroid guide]]></description>
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         <dc:date>2009-07-04T11:03:41Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Thyroid Disease -- Symptoms of Overmedication When on Thyroid Hormone Replacement Drugs]]></title>
         <link>http://thyroid.about.com/library/articles/blovermedicated-checklist.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Checklist: Symptoms of Overmedication from Mary Shomon , Your Guide to Thyroid Disease Some patients]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Raynaud&#039;s]]></title>
         <link>http://thyroid.about.com/od/relatedconditions1/a/raynauds.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[A feeling of cold in the hands and/or feet -- or sensitivity to the cold -- is a common complaint in people with hypothyroidism. But while thyroid treatment resolves these symptoms in some patients, others should be evaluated for Raynaud's syndrome, in which blood flow to fingers and toes is blocked, causing tingling, pain and other symptoms.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Clinical Exam]]></title>
         <link>http://thyroid.about.com/od/gettestedanddiagnosed/a/clinicalexam.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Diagnosing thyroid disease is a process that can incorporate numerous factors, including clinical evaluation, blood tests, imaging tests, biopsies, and other tests. Here, the thyroid-specific aspects of a clinical examination for thyroid disease are explored. ]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Things to Know About Thyroi...]]></title>
         <link>http://thyroid.about.com/cs/nodulesgoiters1/tp/nodule.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[The key things thyroid patients should know about thyroid nodules and the enlargement known as goiter.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Coping with Hyperthyroidism]]></title>
         <link>http://thyroid.about.com/od/hyperthyroidismgraves/a/coping.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Coping with Graves' disease and hyperthyroidism requires information, support, stress reduction, and lifestyle changes. Since many patients treated for Graves' disease and hyperthyroidism end up with hypothyroidism, dealing with an underactive thyroid for life, and resulting symptoms like weight gain, are also parts of coping and living well. ]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Postpartum Thyroiditis]]></title>
         <link>http://thyroid.about.com/cs/pregnancy/a/postpartum.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[It's common for women to feel tired, experience mood swings, and have a variety of other symptoms in the months after childbirth. But for some women, symptoms can become troublesome, and may point to a thyroid problem known as postpartum thyroiditis. This article looks at the risk factors for postpartum thyroiditis, how it's diagnosed, &#10;how it's treated, the symptoms, the hyperthyroid and hypothyroid phases, and other factors. &#10;]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Chronic Hives, Rashes Associated with Bacteria, Autoimmunity: Antibiotics or Thyroid Drugs May Be an Effective Treatment for Urticaria]]></title>
         <link>http://thyroid.about.com/cs/relatedconditions1/l/blurticaria.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Chronic Hives, Rashes Associated with Bacteria, Autoimmunity: Antibiotics or Thyroid Drugs May Be an Effective Treatment for Urticaria from Thyroid Guide Mary Shomon]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Hypothyroidism ]]></title>
         <link>http://thyroid.about.com/cs/hashimotos/a/tedfriedman_2.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Dr. Ted Friedman explains his approach to diagnosis and treatment of hypothyroidism. ]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Risks/Symptoms Checklist]]></title>
         <link>http://thyroid.about.com/cs/fibromyalgiacfs/a/checklist.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Fibromyalgia Risks and Symptoms Checklist, excerpted from the book Living Well With Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Fibromyalgia. It's the only book to take a patient-oriented, objective look at all the conventional, alternative and holistic treatment options for two complex conditions -- chronic fatigue syndrome, also known as CFS, and fibromyalgia -- and provides you with tools to put together a plan for your own recovery. From patient advocate Mary Shomon. ]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Thyroid Imaging Tests]]></title>
         <link>http://thyroid.about.com/od/gettestedanddiagnosed/a/imagingtests.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Diagnosing thyroid disease is a process that can incorporate numerous factors, including clinical evaluation, blood tests, imaging tests, biopsies, and other tests. In this article, you&#146;ll learn more about the imaging tests that are used as part of thyroid disease diagnosis and management.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Calcium Supplements]]></title>
         <link>http://thyroid.about.com/cs/vitaminsupplement/a/calcium.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Calcium Supplements and Thyroid Hormone Replacement -- What You Need to Know, thyroid hypothyroid, from Mary Shomon, Thyroid Guide, patient advocate and author of a number of books and guides on thyroid disease and autoimmune disease]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[CortiSlim for Weight Loss?]]></title>
         <link>http://thyroid.about.com/od/loseweightsuccessfully/a/cortisol.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[We know that chronic stress may contribute to weight gain, but is elevated cortisol the culprit? Makers of the CortiSlim say it is, and encourage you to buy their costly weight loss supplement. Explore the controversy over this product, and the issue of cortisol and its role in your ability to lose weight and diet successfully. ]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Candidiasis and Thyroid]]></title>
         <link>http://thyroid.about.com/cs/relatedconditions/a/candida.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Candidiasis (Yeast Overgrowth) and Thyroid Disease from your About.com Guide]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[10 Things About Graves]]></title>
         <link>http://thyroid.about.com/cs/hyperthyrdgraves/a/10things.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[The 10 Things Your Doctor May Not Have Told You About Graves' Disease, By Elaine Moore ]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Take Your Thyroid Medication]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Feline Hyperthyroidism: Frequently Asked Questions, Information About Overactive Thyroid Conditions&#10;in Cats, from Mary Shomon, your Thyroid Guide]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Thyroid Storm]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Some people with Graves' disease or hyperthyroidism -- an overactive thyroid that is producing too much thyroid hormone -- develop a potentially life-threatening condition known as thyroid storm. Find out about the risks, symptoms and treatments for this rare, but dangerous condition, from patient advocate and author Mary Shomon. &#10;&#10;]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Is That So? Armour]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[The Claim: Armour Thyroid Is Going Off the Market. When it comes to these sorts of blanket statements, thyroid patient advocate and writer Mary Shomon, About.com's Thyroid Guide, has one thing to say: &quot;Is That So?&quot;  Join her as she debunks the myths, &quot;conventional wisdom&quot; and popular but unproven dogma of thyroid disease.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Hashimoto&#039;s Thyroiditis]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[An overview of Hashimoto's thyroiditis (Hashimoto's disease). ]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Thyroid Cancer]]></title>
         <link>http://thyroid.about.com/od/cancergoiternodules/tp/thyroidcancer.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Thyroid Cancer, Information about thyroid carcinoma, including follicular, papillary, medullary and anaplastic thyroid cancer risk factors, symptoms, diagnosis and treatments. ]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Best Thyroid Books]]></title>
         <link>http://thyroid.about.com/cs/bookspublications/a/bestbooks.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[The best books and guides that cover thyroid disease, hypothyroidism, Graves' disease, and related&#10;autoimmune conditions, as well as special issues for thyroid patients. ]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Hypothyroidism and Iron]]></title>
         <link>http://thyroid.about.com/cs/symptomsproblems/a/iron.htm</link>
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         <title><![CDATA[Thyroid Drug Questions]]></title>
         <link>http://thyroid.about.com/cs/thyroiddrugs/a/howtotake.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Frequently Asked Questions about Food, Drug and Supplement Interactions -- Drugs Used for Thyroid Hormone Replacement i.e., Synthroid]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Dr. Garber on TSH Controversy]]></title>
         <link>http://thyroid.about.com/od/gettestedanddiagnosed/a/garbertsh.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[As of late 2006, the nation's endocrinologists are still divided regarding the TSH reference range, a controversy that has implications for thyroid patients. One of the nation's most prominent endocrinologists, Dr. Jeffrey Garber, talks to patient advocate Mary Shomon regarding his thoughts about the TSH controversy, what the normal range should be, and what it means for patients. ]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Avoiding Common Thyroid Pitfalls: Weight Gain]]></title>
         <link>http://thyroid.about.com/od/relatedconditions1/l/blpitfall3.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Thyroid disease is not always as easy to diagnose and easy to treat as the experts think. That erroneous assumption means that patients - and doctors - are more likely to get sidetracked by some common pitfalls, reviewed here by
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         <title><![CDATA[Levothyroxine / L-Thyroxine]]></title>
         <link>http://thyroid.about.com/cs/drugdatabase/f/levothyroxine.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Levothyroxine L-Thyroxine -- Mary Shomon's Thyroid Drug Database, featuring Thyroid Drugs &amp; Manufacturers, and Information on Drugs Including Synthroid, Levothyroxine, Armour, Cytomel, T3 and Others]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Experts Vs. Generic Thyroid]]></title>
         <link>http://thyroid.about.com/od/thyroiddrugstreatments/a/oct2006.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[A consortium of three organizations involved in thyroid treatment -- the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists (AACE), American Thyroid Association (ATA) and The Endocrine Society -- are concerned that current FDA standards for levothyroxine bioequivalence and substitution may lead to negative health effects in some patients. What do these concerns mean, and what should thyroid patients do to protect their own health?]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Weight After Hyperthyroidism]]></title>
         <link>http://thyroid.about.com/cs/hyperthyrdgraves/a/weightgain.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Weight Gain Follows Hyperthyroidism Treatment: Researchers Show That Hypothyroidism Does Cause&#10;Excess Weight Gain, thyroid hypothyroid, from Mary Shomon, Thyroid Guide, patient advocate and&#10;author of a number of books and guides on thyroid disease and autoimmune disease ]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Depression Quiz]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Are You Depressed? Take Our Depression Quiz To Find Out if You May Be Suffering From More Than a Case of the Blues and a Thyroid Condition, &#10;from Mary Shomon, Thyroid Guide, patient advocate and author of a number of books and guides on thyroid disease and autoimmune disease]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[ Dr. David Derry Answers Reader Questions -- Disappearing Iodine Test]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Dr. David Derry Answers Reader Questions -- Disappearing Iodine Test]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[When You Have No Thyroid]]></title>
         <link>http://thyroid.about.com/cs/basicinformation/a/nothyroid.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Special information for people who have no thyroid.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Drs. Shames on Hormone Balance]]></title>
         <link>http://thyroid.about.com/od/drsrichkarileeshames/a/femalehormones.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Drs. Richard and Karilee Shames, authors of Thyroid Power, discuss balancing thyroid hormones and female hormones]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Thyroid Diet Checklist]]></title>
         <link>http://thyroid.about.com/od/loseweightsuccessfully/a/thyroid-diet.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Undiagnosed and untreated thyroid problems, especially an underactive thyroid condition known as hypothyroidism, can cause weight gain, or make weight loss difficult or impossible. This checklist of risks, signs and symptoms of hypothyroidism can help dieters identify whether they might have a thyroid condition. ]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[I Give Up...]]></title>
         <link>http://thyroid.about.com/od/thyroidbasicsthyroid101/a/igiveup.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[What do you do when you feel like you've tried everything to feel and live well with your thyroid condition, you've done everything, seen every expert and practitioner, tried every herb, vitamin and remedy, and you STILL don't feel well? when you're tired, frustrated, and you give up, what do you do when it seems like you've reached the end of your rope. ]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Do You have Autoimmune Disease Super Symptoms?]]></title>
         <link>http://thyroid.about.com/cs/newsinfo/l/blsymptom.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[There are a number of symptoms that are common to many autoimmune diseases. Do you have these symptoms? from Thyroid Guide and patient advocate Mary Shomon]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Postpartum Depression/Thyroid]]></title>
         <link>http://thyroid.about.com/od/hormonepregnantmenopause1/a/postpartum.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Postpartum depression, also known as PPD, is very real, and affects as many as one in ten women. But what many women don't know is that postpartum thyroid disease is equally as common, and may actually be the underlying cause of the PPD in some women. Find out more about the signs symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of postpartum thyroid problems. &#10;]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Carpal Tunnel Syndrome]]></title>
         <link>http://thyroid.about.com/cs/symptomsproblems/a/carpal.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[The relationship between carpal tunnel syndrome and hypothyroidism is reviewed, from your About.com Guide]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Thyroid and Heart Risk]]></title>
         <link>http://thyroid.about.com/cs/symptomsproblems/a/heartrisk.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Hypothyroidism Relationship to Heart Disease and Cardiac&#10;Problems. Research Shows Low Thyroid, Hypothyroidism Increases Heart/Cardiac&#10;Risk, from your Thyroid Guide, Mary Shomon]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Thyroid Disease Success Stories]]></title>
         <link>http://thyroid.about.com/cs/personalpages/l/blsuccess.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Thyroid patients share their personal stories about successes and solutions in terms of thyroid disease, hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, weight loss and other aspects of thyroid conditions, from Mary Shomon, your Thyroid Guide]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Get Insurance to Pay: 12 Tips]]></title>
         <link>http://thyroid.about.com/cs/newsresearch/a/insurancepay.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[If you're having a tough time getting your health insurance company to cover various health care treatments, here are 12 tips to help get them to pay up. ]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Natural/Armour Thyroid]]></title>
         <link>http://thyroid.about.com/od/thyroiddrugstreatments/tp/armour-natural-thyroid.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[A look at desiccated natural thyroid drugs for thyroid hormone replacement, including Armour Thyroid, used to treat an underactive thyroid. ]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[ Urticaria (Hives) and Thyroid Problems -- Dr. David Derry Answers Reader Questions -- ]]></title>
         <link>http://thyroid.about.com/od/drdavidderry/l/bl15.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Urticaria (Hives) and Thyroid Problems -- Dr. David Derry Answers Reader Questions]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Thyroid Disease and Infertility -- Fertility Challenges and Pregnancy with Thyroid Problems]]></title>
         <link>http://thyroid.about.com/library/weekly/aa050199.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Thyroid disease can affect fertility. This article looks at the various factors affecting a woman's ability to get pregnant, despite hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism or other thyroid conditions.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Dr. Bruce Fife&#039;s Positive R...]]></title>
         <link>http://thyroid.about.com/cs/dietweightloss/a/coconutoilfife.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Dr. Bruce Fife looks at whether coconut oil is really a thyroid cure, and provides a rebuttal to the thoughts of Dr. Ken Woliner.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[10 Die-Hard Thyroid Myths]]></title>
         <link>http://thyroid.about.com/cs/newsinfo/l/aa080100a.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[10 Die-Hard Thyroid Myths, regarding TSH testing, thyroid related weight gain, Armour Thyroid, goiter, lumps, thyroid cancer, and more, from Mary Shomon, Thyroid Guide]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer]]></title>
         <link>http://thyroid.about.com/od/thyroidcancer/a/anaplastic.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Information about anaplastic thyroid cancer, a rare but deadly form of thyroid cancer.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Hyperthyroidism and Pregnancy]]></title>
         <link>http://thyroid.about.com/cs/pregnancy/a/hypergraves.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Hyperthyroidism/Graves' Disease and Pregnancy: Information About Being Pregnant With an Overactive Thyroid]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Thyroid/Menopause Connection]]></title>
         <link>http://thyroid.about.com/cs/pregnancy/a/menopause.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Drs. Richard and Karilee Shames on the connection between hypothyroidism and underactive thyroid problems and menopause, from Mary Shomon, Thyroid Guide, patient advocate and author of a number of books and guides on thyroid disease and autoimmune disease]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Congenital Hypothyroidism]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Congenital hypothyroidism refers to hypothyroidism -- a deficiency or lack of thyroid hormone -- at birth. It is especially important that hypothyroidism in newborns and infants be quickly diagnosed and properly treated. This article look at the different types of congenital hypothyroidism, how the condition is diagnosed, the risk factors, and the common signs and symptoms. ]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Hormones and Thyroid]]></title>
         <link>http://thyroid.about.com/cs/shames/a/shameshormones.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Richard and Karilee Shames talk about the menopause connection to thyroid disease, from Mary Shomon,&#10;Thyroid Guide, patient advocate and author of a number of books and guides on thyroid disease and&#10;autoimmune disease]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Ablation]]></title>
         <link>http://thyroid.about.com/od/hyperthyroidismgraves/g/ablation.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Ablation - Thyroid Disease Glossary Definition -- Ablation usually means removal, typically surgical removal. When the thyroid is surgically removed, that's called surgical ablation for the thyroid. When radioactive iodine is used as a treatment for an overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism), with the purpose of reversing the overactivity, this is referred to as radioactive ablation. ]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Autoimmune Encephalopathy]]></title>
         <link>http://thyroid.about.com/od/relatedconditions1/a/sreat.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Latest information on Hashimoto's encephalopathy, also known as steroid-responsive encephalopathy associated with autoimmune thyroiditis -- SREAT -- and nonvasculitic autoimmune meningoencephalitis -- NAIM. These conditions all feature steroid-responsive encephalopathy that is associated with autoimmune thyroid problems and other autoimmune diseases.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Thyroid Disease -- Endocrine Resource Center -- Thyroid Disease Site]]></title>
         <link>http://thyroid.about.com/od/thyroidbasicsthyroid101/l/blthyroid2.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Thyroid Disease -- part of the Endocrine Resource Center, featuring information on Addison's Disease, Cushing's Syndrome, Hyperparathyroidism, Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia, Prolactinoma, Thyroid Disease from Mary Shomon, Thyroid Guide]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Seven Questions to Ask Your...]]></title>
         <link>http://thyroid.about.com/cs/hashimotos/a/7questions.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[When hypothyroidism sets in after RAI, surgery or autoimmune thyroid disease, there are key questions you need to ask your doctor.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Caffeine, Calcium and Thyroid]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[The relationship between caffeine, calcium and thyroid symptoms, from your About.com Guide]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Check Your Neck]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Millions of Americans have undiagnosed thyroid problems. To help with early detection, you can perform a simple self-exam. Checking your neck can in some cases help you find lumps or enlargements in the neck that may point to thyroid conditions, including nodules, goiter and thyroid cancer. Here is how to do a thyroid neck check. ]]></description>
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