Hashimoto's disease can affect anyone! It is even counted among the civilization diseases of the 21st century. Famous people also suffer from it. Find out if Hashimoto's disease has changed the lives of celebrities and which of them are struggling with the disease.
More and more is being said about Hashimoto's disease. This is largely thanks to the stars who are not ashamed to talk about their disease and publicize the topic. Thus, they encourage Polish women to undergo preventive examinations and want to increase their awareness of what they are struggling with. Kayah, Karolina Szostak, Kinga Rusin, Maffashion … and many other famous people struggle with this disease. What is their life like with Hashimoto's?
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Celebrities sick with Hashimoto - Kayah
The singer Kayah has been suffering from Hashimoto for many years. Swelling, constant fatigue and irritation are among the few ailments that affected the artist. In addition, Kayah had trouble sleeping and was forced to drop gluten, dairy and sugar products from her diet. This is not the end of the sacrifices. Due to her illness, she cannot take advantage of some aesthetic medicine treatments. Kayah admits that it's hard to live with constant restrictions, and that her illness has shattered many of her plans.
Stars sick with Hashimoto - Karolina Szostak
Hashimoto has also changed the life of a sports journalist, TV presenter and reporter - Karolina Szostak. At one time, Karolina Szostak gained weight as a result of her illness. However, the presenter fully accepts herself. She is aware that many women struggle with Hashimoto's and openly says that the disease requires special treatment as it significantly impairs metabolism. Karolina Szostak focuses mainly on proper diet and exercise.
Stars sick on Hashimoto - Monika Pyrek
Hashimoto's disease also affected Monika Pyrek. The athlete felt disturbing symptoms especially during exercise. She began to tire quickly, and the simplest training was difficult for her. It was only after the diagnosis of the disease and the commencement of the treatment that the symptoms slightly improved. The athlete gained weight, her complexion improved and her results improved. She herself admits that she felt a lot better!
Stars sick on Hashimoto - Maffashion
The well-known blogger Maffashion does not hide her illness. He is happy to share about Hashimoto's symptomsblog:
“Every now and then I'm as big on my face as a pumpkin! I am back to normal and people, for example, ask if I have lost weight. I have to take a pill every day. You have to remember that because it's all about hormones. "
Maffashion is full of optimism and believes that Hashimoto's can be lived in spite of the unpleasant symptoms. In his post on Facebook, he shares the adversities that he has to overcome when he is ill and encourages women to regularly check the thyroid gland:
"People suffering from thyroid problems know very well how it interferes with functioning. Apart from the visual aspects, there are other changes - symptoms. There are many of them. However, it is a very individual matter for everyone. On the day when I received the awards, I felt overjoyed, but my body probably not. (…) Even though my hormones are better regulated, I still have days (series) when I feelnot cool. I am angry with the whole world then, why do I have to look like a balloon today - every woman knows what I mean, but here is an additional reason. (…) Have your thyroid checked. Even prophylactically. However, all those people who show solidarity with me… I give me a high five, I know what you feel. I'm with you! Let's take care of ourselves! "
Stars sick on Hashimoto - Kinga Rusin
Kinga Rusin also speaks loudly about her illness. The presenter and journalist believes that the ubiquitous chemistry in food is primarily to blame for Hashimoto's disease. Rusin searched everywhere for as much information as possible about her disease, consulted many doctors to create her own menu, appropriate for her body. He believes that the diet changes a lot and adds a lot of energy, but the key to success in the fight against Hashimoto's is primarily cooperation with good endocrinologists. This disease cannot be cured, you can only alleviate its symptoms thanks to the appropriate setting of hormones.
Stars sick with Hashimoto - Anna Kalczyńska
TV journalist and presenter Anna Kalczyńska also struggles with Hashimoto's disease. Despite persistent symptoms, Kalczyńska does not give up. He is optimistic and shares good advice and thoughts related to Hashimoto's disease. On his Instagram profile, he says:
"Sleep a lot, cuddle a lot, be with your loved ones, laugh as much as possible and be close to nature, preferably in warmth and in the sun … these are the most important advice I remember from the guide for struggling with Hashimoto's. Nobody will do it for us: you have to look after yourself and take care of your he alth! "
Stars sick with Hashimoto - Marta Dyks
Famous model Marta Dyks decided about her illnessshare on facebook. "Ever since I found out what's wrong with me, my life has been different," writes the model. She also thoroughly described her symptoms related to Hashimoto's disease:
"Still cold? You feel weak, tired, you don't feel like anything, you are physically and mentally slowed down. You are sleepy during the day. Do you have a depressed mood, you get depressed often? Disturbance in concentration, perpetual nervousness, irritability, insomnia, trouble with concentration, memory, mood swings. There are swelling of the face, eyelids, bruises under the eyes, permanently dry, gray, rough skin, dry and falling out hair, splitting nails, putting on weight or weight gain, water holding and swelling of the body, excessive sweating, constipation, heavy menstruation. (…) I was fed up, I knew that it was no longer a collection of loose ailments, I knew that it was only necessary to find and name it. After searching, it turned out that it was HASHIMOTO. A blood test with a package for thyroid hormones and antibodies was enough. ”
The key to success turned out to be an accurate diagnosis and implementation of appropriate treatment. "I don't look like a person with hashimoto, but only because I'm diagnosed with it and I care about my he alth," writes the model.
Thanks to this, Marta can enjoy life again and, although she must regularly check her he alth, she regained the joy of life and can function normally again: "I regained joy, energy, strength, cheerfulness, I sleep much shorter and I am well rested. , during the day I do not fall asleep where I fall asleep, in the morning I look in the mirror and I do not have to put my face in order by all means … ".