Is there ever a situation in which it makes sense to use levothyroxine to treat hyperthyroidism It may sound crazy, but the truth is that there might be. And, yes, just to clear things up, I’m talking about the use of levothyroxine in a patient that is hyperthyroid. I know that intuitively this doesn’t make any sense. …
Yes, Hashimoto’s Can Cause Both Hyperthyroidism and Hypothyroidism Most people, doctors included, think about Hashimoto’s as a disease that results in hypothyroidism or low thyroid function. And while that is true, it isn’t the whole story. Can patients with Hashimoto’s thyroiditis also end up with hyperthyroidism? The answer is yes. In fact, there are several …
Interview with Dr. Eric Osansky, Chiropractor and Clinical Nutritionist Show notes & links from the video Dr. Eric Osansky is a chiropractor, clinical nutritionist, a certified functional medicine practitioner, and author of the book “Natural Treatment Solutions for Hyperthyroidism and Graves’ disease. Dr. Osansky was personally diagnosed with Graves’ disease and has been in remission …
Hyperthyroidism – When You Have Too Much Thyroid Hormone I spent most of my time talking about hypothyroidism which is the condition that results in LOW thyroid function. But what about those people who struggle with the exact opposite condition known as hyperthyroidism? Well, today is for you guys. If you are someone that has …
Methimazole: What You Need To Know Are you taking methimazole for hyperthyroidism? If so, there are some things you should know about this medication. For starters, how about the fact that it can have some serious consequences on your liver? Or how about the fact that it can directly lead to weight gain? These are …
Hashimoto’s and Graves’ Disease: What’s the Difference? Let me start off by saying that both Graves’ disease and Hashimoto’s thyroiditis are completely different disease states. Despite there being a big difference between these two disease states there is a surprising amount of overlap between them as well. This is why many patients probably get confused. …
What is Graves’ Disease? Graves’ disease is a serious medical condition that will most likely be with you for the rest of your life. And because it impacts your thyroid gland, the consequences of this disease will have a lasting impact on you and your health. This article will help you to better understand your …
Yes, Hyperthyroidism is Treatable Let’s get this out of the way: Hyperthyroidism is a treatable condition. But there is a difference between treating a condition and calling it a day and thriving with whatever treatment you are taking. And it is the difference here that you really need to pay close attention to. If you …
There are about 4.5 million people in the United States (and more in the world) with hyperthyroidism. *This number is calculated by taking the population of the US and multiplying it by the prevalence of hyperthyroidism which is 1.2%. A large majority of these people have undergone RAI to treat their hyperthyroidism. A new study (1) …
What is your life going to be like after radioactive iodine treatment? Will you be able to lead a normal life? Will destroying your thyroid gland have long-term consequences? Will it cause you to gain weight? These are just a few of the questions that I want to answer in this article. You can obviously …
