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Testing for Thyroid Conversion Issues (What tests you need & how to do it)

February 7, 2020February 6, 2020 by Dr. Westin Childs

What is Thyroid Conversion?Thyroid conversion is probably one of the most important aspects of thyroid function that you probably aren’t even aware of. That’s a bold statement, I know, but I think you’ll agree with me after we have this discussion. First off: What is thyroid conversion? Thyroid conversion is the process by which your body ACTIVATES the thyroid …

NP Thyroid Facts: What you should know before using it

November 15, 2019November 15, 2019 by Dr. Westin Childs

Is NP Thyroid Any Good? If you don’t know much about NP thyroid then you are in the right place. We are going to be talking about FACTS that you should know prior to using this medication. If you don’t know what NP thyroid is then let me fill you in. NP thyroid is a type of natural desiccated …

Synthroid: 5 Reasons it isn’t working for you

November 6, 2019November 6, 2019 by Dr. Westin Childs

Synthroid Can Work (But not always)Look. Many people are quick to jump on the bandwagon and make statements like Synthroid or levothyroxine simply don’t work. But is that actually true? Not entirely. In fact, Synthroid CAN work for a lot of people. But it is true that there are other options which may be BETTER for many of you …

How Long Does it Take Thyroid Medication to Work?

August 23, 2019October 24, 2018 by Dr. Westin Childs

Have you recently started taking thyroid medication? Are you still waiting for it to kick in? If so, then this is the article for you. The short answer to your question is that it takes around 6 weeks for thyroid medication to kick in and for you to start feeling better. The long answer is that it can be …

NP Thyroid vs Armour Thyroid: What’s the Difference?

October 2, 2019October 19, 2018 by Dr. Westin Childs

NP Thyroid is a thyroid medication which is similar but slightly different than Armour thyroid. Will switching from Armour to NP make a difference in your body? Will it help with weight loss? Will it prevent hair loss? The answer is maybe and it has to do with the difference between these medications. The difference is not big, …

Thyroid Medication Names: List of T4, T3, & T4 + T3 Medications

October 14, 2019October 18, 2018 by Dr. Westin Childs

This post contains a complete list of thyroid medication names based on the thyroid hormone content of the medication. The list includes medications with T4 only thyroid hormone, T3 only thyroid hormone, and T4 + T3 thyroid hormone combinations. If you want to learn more about thyroid hormones, which hormone certain medications have, and how they will …

Synthroid Overdose: Signs you are Taking Too Much Thyroid Medication

August 23, 2019October 5, 2018 by Dr. Westin Childs

Are you concerned that your dose of Synthroid is too high? That may be the case, especially if you are experiencing symptoms such as hair loss, heart palpitations, and heat intolerance. The good news is that Synthroid overdose can be easily treated by simply reducing your dose. This article will outline the major side effects associated with taking …

Is Synthroid Gluten-Free?

August 23, 2019September 20, 2018 by Dr. Westin Childs

Are you actively trying to avoid gluten-containing foods? Do you also have hypothyroidism? If so, then this article is perfect for you. I’m going to jump the gun and tell you that Synthroid is indeed gluten-free, but it may contain other ingredients that can cause issues. We are going to discuss the gluten content of the thyroid medication …

Thyroid Deiodinase: How D1, D2 & D3 Enzymes Impact Thyroid Function

August 23, 2019August 24, 2018 by Dr. Westin Childs

Thyroid deiodinase enzymes serve to manage thyroid hormone at every level of metabolism. Even more important is the fact that these enzymes can become dysregulated by everyday common medical conditions. Understanding the importance of these enzymes is critical to understanding how to further treatment, especially if you are taking thyroid medication such as levothyroxine or Synthroid. This post …

High TSH Normal T4: What Does it Mean? + Other Thyroid Lab Patterns Explained

August 23, 2019July 10, 2018 by Dr. Westin Childs

Are you experiencing a high TSH but normal T4? Are you confused about interpreting these values? Is your Doctor telling you that your tests are normal even though you are experiencing abnormal symptoms? This article will help shed light on this thyroid lab pattern and help you understand what it means. You’ll learn more about the symptoms associated with …