Hypothyroidism is one of the most common thyroid conditions and one of the most poorly managed. If you’ve been told your labs are ‘normal’ but you still feel terrible, you’re not alone. These articles cover the causes of hypothyroidism, how to get properly diagnosed, which lab tests you actually need, and treatment options that go beyond the standard levothyroxine-only approach.
Are you undergoing thyroid treatment but not getting better? Do you have ALL of the symptoms of hypothyroidism but normal “thyroid labs”? Is T4 making your symptoms WORSE, or are you gaining weight while taking this medication? If so, hypothalamic obesity disorder may be the underlying cause of your symptoms. This condition mimics hypothyroid-like symptoms, …
Checking your total T3 and free T3 may be the most important thyroid tests you can look at. Unfortunately, many physicians aren’t even ordering these tests which may lead to a missed diagnosis of low T3 syndrome. Fortunately, there are several therapies that you can do to increase this important thyroid hormone and take steps …
Have you been told, or are you suspicious, that you have a high TSH? If so there are many things you want to consider before pursuing treatment. While your TSH is important for assessing thyroid function it’s certainly not the only test, or the best way, to identify thyroid disease. We are going to take …
It’s estimated that up to 10% of people in the US have subclinical hypothyroidism. Statistically speaking that means you have a pretty high chance of having this issue even if you have tested “normal” for thyroid lab tests. Because subclinical hypothyroidism represents a treatable condition on the hypothyroid spectrum it’s critical to accurately diagnose and …
Would it surprise you to know that you can have a low TSH but still be hypothyroid? This situation is not uncommon and may be occurring in your body right now. On the flip side, a low TSH can also be an indicator of hyperthyroidism. Your TSH can be a helpful tool in evaluating thyroid …
Hypothyroidism is very common among people in the US which means that many people are taking thyroid hormones. Despite taking thyroid hormones, many patients still show the signs and symptoms of hypothyroidism. Why is it that some patients who take thyroid hormone replacement medication for low thyroid still have symptoms? It’s not as complicated as …
Want to see how one of my thyroid patients was able to lose 55+ pounds over 6 months with the use of WP Thyroid? You’re in the right place. But before we jump into that, you should know that WP Thyroid is currently NOT available. If that ever changes, I will send out an email …
Fatigue is one of the most common (and frequently reported) symptoms of hypothyroidism. Fatigue is the result of various changes in your body including nutrient imbalances, poor mitochondrial function, and even tissue-level hypothyroidism. What’s more interesting is that in order to treat and reverse thyroid fatigue you actually need more than just thyroid medication. Why? …
Much of the conversation on this blog is dedicated to women and what happens when they have hypothyroidism or low thyroid function. But what about men? Do men react the same way? Do they have the same symptoms? Is treatment the same? It turns out that the answer to each of these questions is ”No”. …
Test your metabolism: Do you gain weight by just smelling food? Have you been on multiple calorie-restricted diets throughout your life? Are you eating 1,000 calories per day just to MAINTAIN your weight? Are you cold, fatigued, and exhausted? If you answered YES to any of these questions then there is a HIGH chance that …
