One of the most common symptoms of low thyroid function is cold intolerance. And there are literally millions of patients who suffer from cold intolerance. It may not be the most ‘sexy’ symptom to complain about if you have low thyroid function, I would save that for something like hair loss or weight gain which …
I’m not saying endocrinologists are all bad. There are some that are great. But I am going to suggest that you will probably get better care by seeing another type of doctor if you have a thyroid problem. I know this may sound controversial, but my experience suggests that most thyroid patients who see one …
Are Thyroid Patients at Higher Risk of Infection? There’s no doubt that by now you’ve been inundated with information regarding the coronavirus or COVID-19. Today we aren’t going to focus on the things you’ve heard 1000x by now but instead, we are going to talk about the virus and its effects on thyroid patients specifically. …
It’s no secret that thyroid patients often struggle with their weight. If you are reading this, and you have low thyroid function or hypothyroidism, then you probably know what I am talking about. Your thyroid is one of the primary regulators of your metabolism. This is why people who have low thyroid function end up …
You probably already know that T3 is the single most important thyroid hormone in your body. If you’ve spent any time researching, then you probably ALSO know that you can take T3 as a medication and that most thyroid medications contain only T4. But what you may not be aware of is that there are …
Adrenal fatigue is probably one of the most underappreciated and misdiagnosed conditions out there (next to the thyroid, of course!). The reason for this is simple: Most doctors don’t even believe that adrenal fatigue exists (1) as a medical condition or diagnosis. So if you want to actually be diagnosed and treated for this condition then …
It might come as a surprise to hear that your dose of thyroid medication will probably need to be changed constantly throughout your life. In other words, it’s very unlikely that you will be on a “stable” or “constant” dose of thyroid medication for the rest of your life. In this article, we are going …
I’m a big fan of Armour thyroid (and other formulations of NDT) and have used it on many, many patients. But, like any prescription medication, Armour thyroid has some important aspects that you should be aware of as a patient. If you are someone who is considering using Armour Thyroid, if you are someone who …
Among thyroid enthusiasts, there is often a big push to help people understand the difference between optimal thyroid lab tests and normal thyroid lab tests. This way of viewing thyroid lab tests has led to improved outcomes in many patients over the years. But there’s one big problem: It’s not the right way to look …
Yes, thyroid lab tests are important and they are something you need to pay attention to. But more important than your thyroid function lab tests are the tests for things like your nutrient status, cholesterol, blood sugar, and other hormones. Why? Because they give you a ton of additional information about how your thyroid is …
