The availability of thyroid medications impacts thyroid patients, especially those who take ‘non-conventional’ medications such as NP thyroid. Recently, I’ve been getting reports from some patients who have not been able to get NP thyroid from specific pharmacies, namely CVS. A recent recall of both levothyroxine and liothyronine by Westminster pharmaceuticals on August 10, 2018, …
It’s become more and more common for hypothyroid patients to experience symptoms despite having so-called “normal” labs. But why is this? There are actually a number of reasons why this is the case and each one is important. In this article, I will go over 12 major reasons why you may be experiencing hypothyroid symptoms. …
Recent studies show that up to 64% of Americans drink about a cup of coffee each and every day (1). This isn’t a problem by itself (although it could be as we will soon see) but it can be a major problem if you are consuming your coffee with your prescription medications. In particular, I’m talking …
Whether you realize it or not as a thyroid patient you actually have many options when it comes to thyroid medications. Your doctor might have you believe that the one and only thyroid medication available is Synthroid/levothyroxine but that couldn’t be farther from the truth. There are actually many different types of thyroid medications that …
Are you currently taking Armour Thyroid but not sure that your dose is where it should be? Are you still struggling with fatigue, weight gain, or hair loss even after transitioning from levothyroxine to Armour? Are you thinking about switching medications but not sure if Armour is right for you? If so, this article is …
Want to know why there is so much confusion surrounding thyroid medication and treatment? You need to look no further than the reports from other individuals in the EXACT same situation as you. In this article, we are going to explore statements from existing thyroid patients and explain why two patients can react in completely …
Are you a thyroidectomy patient struggling to feel better after your thyroid removal? If so, then this article may help to explain why you are feeling the way that you do. Article highlights: The Unique Situation of Thyroidectomy Patients Today I want to focus on a special group of thyroid patients, namely those without a …
