Dr. Westin Childs 
Whether you realize it or not thyroid patients have options when it comes to thyroid medications. If you are taking a medication and it isn’t working for you then you owe it to yourself to learn about ALL of the options available to you. This post will take a deep dive into the difference between …
Is having a suppressed TSH dangerous to your body? Will it cause bone loss or damage to your heart? Can the negative side effects be mitigated or avoided with other interventions? In this post, we will discuss the pros and cons of having a suppressed TSH including what potential negative side effects it can cause, …
This guide will walk you through the importance of your thyroid gland, the 6 steps involved in thyroid hormone function, common disorders of thyroid gland disease, and the symptoms that follow. Thyroid Gland Basics and Thyroid Physiology 101 Your thyroid gland is an endocrine gland that sits at the base of your neck. The word …
Are you one of the thousands of people out there who have been told that they have “normal” thyroid lab tests even though you have all of the symptoms of hypothyroidism? If so, you are in the right place because this problem can easily be explained: You aren’t getting the correct lab tests. If you …
This guide is part 1 in a series I am writing about how to properly and effectively use weight loss medications (including dosing, duration of therapy, and titration). This post is primarily designed for those who have an understanding of Victoza (the medication) and understand generally how it is used for weight loss in this …
This guide will teach you everything you need to know about Thyroiditis including the complete symptom guide, how to approach treatment, and the various types of Thyroiditis (including how to treat and manage Hashimoto’s thyroiditis). Thyroiditis is actually just a general term used to describe inflammation localized to the thyroid gland. The trick with diagnosing …
Do you have the feeling that your thyroid hormones may not be optimal even though they are normal? Does it make sense to you that each person might have a different optimal level? Or that maybe your genetics are playing a role in your thyroid function? If you answered yes then this article is for …
Methimazole, the antithyroid-blocking medication used to treat hyperthyroidism, can lead to weight gain in certain individuals. But how does this work? How can you gain weight if you have hyperthyroidism? The answer has to do with how methimazole works in the body and how it blocks thyroid function. Learn more about methimazole, how it can …
Does thyroid disease cause depression? Should taking thyroid medication, if you have thyroid disease, eliminate your depression? What should you do if you are taking thyroid medication but still experiencing depressive symptoms? In this post, we will discuss the connection between hypothyroidism and depression including how to approach treatment, which thyroid medications are best, and …
This post will teach you how to identify thyroid cancer symptoms and teach you what to look out for if you suspect you have thyroid cancer. It is important to understand thyroid cancer because some thyroid conditions may mimic or cause symptoms that may cause a “thyroid cancer scare”. Learn more about these conditions …
