Thyroid hormone absolutely does impact both your blood pressure and heart rate. But what are you supposed to do if you feel good on your thyroid medication but you still have high blood pressure? How can you manage high blood pressure on medications like Cytomel, liothyronine, or Armour thyroid (which are actually amazing for thyroid …
Subclinical hyperthyroidism is a potentially serious thyroid problem that can go undiagnosed if you aren’t looking for it. This condition can also be confused with other medical conditions which means that not everyone with this disease should undergo treatment. Learn more about this condition including what causes it, how it presents (symptoms), conventional treatment as …
No one wants surgery but sometimes it’s necessary. This post will walk you through everything you need to know as a patient about thyroid surgery. You’ll learn what conditions it is recommended to treat, the complications of the surgery, why some people gain weight afterward, and what you can do to prevent this side effect: …
Supplementing with selenium may provide a way to enhance your thyroid function in a natural way. Whether you’ve heard of selenium before (or this is your first time), you’ll find all the information you need to get started with this micronutrient. Today you’ll learn: Let’s dive in: Selenium & Thyroid Function Selenium is a micronutrient …
Believe it or not, most people who have thyroid problems never experience thyroid pain. This is both good and bad. Good in the sense that it’s an uncommon condition and bad in the sense that it’s never normal. If you’re experiencing pain in or around the base of your neck (right where your thyroid gland …
Cancer is a scary word and most of the fear associated with this word has to do with not understanding cancer. If you can learn the basics of thyroid cancer, including what to expect with treatment and prognosis, then you may not be as fearful about your cancer. This guide will teach you what you …
It’s estimated that at least 70% of Americans take at least one prescription medication and that up to 20% of Americans take five or more medications (1). We know, if you read this blog, that up to 15% of patients in the United States also take thyroid hormone (2) (a prescription medication) for thyroid disease. When …
If you have thyroid disease then understanding what euthyroid is incredibly important. If you aren’t in a euthyroid state then you may suffer from the symptoms of hypothyroidism such as weight gain, fatigue, hair loss, dry skin, and more. This article will teach you everything you need to know about this term including how to …
Is it safe to stop taking thyroid medication? In most cases, if you stop taking your medication cold turkey, you will experience many negative side effects. In this post you will learn more about why you shouldn’t stop taking your thyroid medication (without physician supervision), the side effects of stopping thyroid medication abruptly, reasons why …
Euthyroid sick syndrome is a series of lab abnormalities seen in certain people with an acute or chronic illness. Understanding this condition can help explain why so many thyroid patients are unhappy with their current treatment and help us (Doctors and patients) change how we evaluate thyroid treatment. In this guide you will learn what …
