Levothyroxine is the #1 most prescribed thyroid medication on the market and one of the most commonly prescribed medications, period. It works by providing your body with the thyroid hormone that it is lacking. The big problem? It only works if it’s dosed correctly. And, unfortunately, many people are either taking too much or simply …
Every single patient with Hashimoto’s will go through the same stages over the course of their disease. These stages outline are important because they outline exactly what will happen to you, provided you let your disease smolder and damage your thyroid. It’s not all bad news, though. By understanding these stages, and finding out where …
Inflammation is one of those things that we all know is bad but, even then, it’s not something that we always pay attention to. Inflammation, in any of its forms, causes serious problems for your health. It increases your risk of developing all kinds of diseases including serious diseases such as heart attack and stroke, …
Should you use the Copper IUD Over Other Forms of Birth Control? When it comes to birth control, there are MANY options available. But how do you know which one you should use? As someone who frequently manages hormones in women, my recommendation is to pick the form of birth control that impacts your sex …
One question that I get asked over and over has to do with whether or not the thyroid gland can grow back. And I get it. If you are someone taking thyroid medication you have probably asked yourself at some point if taking it will be a forever thing or just a temporary thing. Many …
Interview with Janie Bowthorpe, 20 Year Thyroid Patient Advocate Show notes & links from the video In this video, I interview Janie Bowthorpe. Janie Bowthorpe is an author and thyroid advocate. She is the Author of the Stop the Thyroid Madness books as well as the creator of the Stop the Thyroid Madness Website where …
It should come as no surprise that your thyroid requires certain vitamins in order to function, right? Just like every other cell in your body, nutrients are required to catalyze reactions, create hormones, support cellular function, and help produce proteins. When you are deficient in a nutrient involved in any of these reactions, you will …
Ok, here’s the deal thyroid patients: I know that many of you are frustrated and feel that you are at the mercy of your doctor for how you feel day to day. But the truth is, you aren’t. This may come as a shock to some of you while other patients may know exactly what …
One of the biggest mistakes that you can make as a thyroid patient is to trust the advice that your doctor gives you. I know you are probably getting ready to write a comment below (which you should!) about why this is terrible advice and why your doctor knows best. But hold on to that …
We are going back to the basics today to talk about one of the MOST important thyroid lab tests that many of you probably have never heard about. I know what you’re thinking… If it’s so important, why hasn’t my doctor ordered it and why haven’t I heard about it? I’m going to explain the …
