I get some form of this question all the time: What if I have hypothyroid symptoms but a low TSH? Can I still be hypothyroid? Or what if I am already on NDT but still feeling symptomatic? What then? The answer to this question is that, yes, you can still be hypothyroid with a “normal” …
You’ve probably heard from other patients that switching from levothyroxine to Tirosint made all the difference. Considering that they are both T4-only thyroid medications, what is the difference between these medications? Why do some patients have decreased symptoms, lose more weight, and feel better on Tirosint but not on levothyroxine? Is there a difference between …
Are you on the thyroid medication Synthroid and not losing weight? If so you aren’t alone… Synthroid is one of the most commonly prescribed medications for patients who have hypothyroidism but here’s the problem: Not everyone does well on this medication. Their bodies don’t absorb it, they don’t convert T4 to T3 or they need …
Once Kathy had the right diagnosis and treatment plan in place she was able to lose 42 pounds in a matter of months… But the real question is: Why did it take her 5+ doctors to find and treat her and what does it take to help thyroid patients lose this kind of weight? The …
This post will teach you everything you need to know about thyroid medications, how to use them correctly, how to pick the best medication for your body, and other tips and tricks to help you along the way. Feel confused about which thyroid medication you should be on? or which one is the best? You’re …
Cytomel is the most powerful thyroid medication which means that it can also have some powerful side effects. If you’re taking Cytomel and wondering if you are experiencing side effects then sit tight because we are going to dive into everything you need to know about this medication. For instance… Did you know that Cytomel …
Are you frustrated with trying to lose weight with your sluggish Thyroid? In this post, I am going to go “behind the scenes” of what I do inside my clinic and show you how balancing your hormones is the KEY to weight loss success in patients with Hypothyroidism (or any medical condition!). Note: This is an …
Synthroid is a T4-only thyroid medication used to treat hypothyroidism. It’s not as commonly prescribed as levothyroxine (which is its generic version) but there are a lot of patients out there using this medication. But just because it’s commonly prescribed doesn’t mean it’s the best option or that it’s without faults. If you’re taking Synthroid, …
Contrary to what pharmaceutical companies would have you believe, you can lose weight without Ozempic, even if you have Hashimoto’s. Is it difficult and does it take longer if you have a thyroid problem? Sure, but it’s definitely not impossible. The reality is that good old-fashioned treatments like the right diet, exercise, supplements, and the …
Did you know that losing weight with hypothyroidism doesn’t have to be impossible? As a specialist in helping patients with Hypothyroidism and Hashimoto’s, I’ve been able to personally help hundreds of patients lose weight. And today I want to share with you how I do it. I’m going to teach you how to lose weight …
