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42 Comments
5/4/2014 07:13:13 pm
Awesome Write Up Nikki! I know that little bit more about the Thyroid now! Although not being medically trained like your good self I did find it hard to understand at times! 5/5/2014 04:46:17 am
Hello, Phillip! Thank you for checking out my blog. Men don't suffer from hypothyroidism nearly as much as women, but it's not unheard of. You'd want to look out for the same symptoms as women- low energy, constipation, changes in hair and skin health, brain fog. Also, I have seen hypothyroidism mess with hormones in both men and women, so watch out for issues with estrogen and testosterone, too. 5/4/2014 07:18:37 pm
So much great information. I have heard of this but never really knew that much on it. 5/5/2014 04:47:26 am
Thank you, Michelle! I'm glad you enjoyed the article! For more on functional medicine, check out this: 5/5/2014 12:13:39 am
Very interesting article. My mother had hers tested to rule it out in the case of Alzheimer's but I've never had mine tested and I have an autoimmune disease (Felty's Syndrome). I think I will be looking into this further. 5/5/2014 04:50:02 am
Hello, Rena! Yes, if you have an autoimmune disease be sure to keep a close eye on your thyroid and ask your doctor to run thyroid antibodies. Thyroid antibodies are said to be present in about 8% of the population, and your odds are much, much greater if you're already a known autoimmune person. For more on my approach to managing autoimmune diseases check this article out: 5/5/2014 04:51:57 am
Yes, knowing what tests to ask your doctor to run is half the battle! TSH is not very reliable in isolation. Be sure to ask for TSH, T4, T3, Free T4, Free T3, Reverse T3, T3 uptake, and all three thyroid antibodies if you are concerned about your thyroid. 5/5/2014 01:39:54 am
Thank you this post. I have hypothyroid, I found out about two years ago. My mother has Hashimoto, and had been telling me for a long while to be tested. I finally did about 2 1/2 years ago, and I had hypothyroid. I have been taking my pills every morning and I really haven't seen any changes in me yet. They keep adjusting my meds, but I just don't ever feel any different. Thanks for sharing this. 5/5/2014 04:53:44 am
Hello, Tiffany! Yes, off hand you sound like a Hashimoto's person to me. There is likely some underlying inflammatory mechanism and that is why you don't feel that much different on your meds. Be sure to find a functional medicine doctor to work with- they will most likely be able to help you greatly :) 5/5/2014 04:37:58 am
I was diagnosed with hyperthyroidism before. I took a medicine for a month and fortunately the swollen nodes on my neck disappeared. I know this case is the opposite of what I've experienced. Thanks for the information. 5/5/2014 05:01:34 am
Hello, Kath! Interesting.. That sounds more like a toxic nodule or possible Graves Disease. I hope that they got it under control! I appreciate your sharing your story here- thank you! 5/5/2014 03:18:46 pm
Hi, Amanda! I'm sorry to hear that. Check out http://thyroid360.com/ and http://www.thetotalfatlosssolution.com/ :) Hope that helps! 5/5/2014 03:19:55 pm
Well, one's metabolism does slow down as you get older.. Bummer! Thanks for stopping by my blog, Patranila! 5/5/2014 01:03:51 pm
I have hypothyroid although the doctor says I'm cleared I still feel the symptoms. 5/5/2014 03:21:58 pm
Hi, Leira! Your doctor was likely saying that because your TSH was normal. I find that TSH is a pretty lousy indicator of thyroid health and function, though. Check out thyroid360.com and read that book for a better understanding! 5/5/2014 03:22:45 pm
Hi, Natalie! I'm sorry to hear that. Check out http://thyroid360.com/ and http://www.thetotalfatlosssolution.com.. I think they will help you greatly :) 5/5/2014 07:13:13 pm
I am Hypothyroid patient from last 14 years, and allopathy never suited me. I am taking homeopathy and I feel much better 5/11/2014 03:49:57 pm
That's awesome, Payal! I'm so glad you're feeling better! I hope my blog posts are helpful, too :) 5/5/2014 08:31:36 pm
Thanks for these information - we all needed info and headsup on this one. 5/11/2014 03:50:59 pm
You're right, Aisha! Hypothyroidism is so, so common now and it's likely going to only get more common. 5/6/2014 12:11:50 am
This is very helpful as hypothyrodism is something that needs to be managed by a specialist so early detection is important. 5/11/2014 03:53:13 pm
Early detection is important in any autoimmune disease. In Hashimoto's patients they can often prevent the need for meds or go off of them by managing their condition naturally. It's always very exciting when that happens :) 5/6/2014 12:12:38 am
This is very helpful as hypothyrodism is something that needs to be managed by a specialist so early detection is really important. 5/6/2014 03:22:07 am
Wow! I didn't realize there were so many things to consider. My ex, who's a health freak, used to always tell me how good salt is for me. Now I understand! 5/11/2014 03:54:36 pm
That's funny, Lexie! I guess they were saying you needed your Iodine? Thyroid health goes far, far beyond Iodine need, but that is certainly a good place to start! 5/11/2014 03:56:10 pm
Hm! There are a few reasons why someone would need to have their thyroid removed (Cancer, goiter). I hope they are doing okay now.
Sheela
12/25/2015 09:23:04 am
I had my annual physical a couple of days back and I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism from a serum TSH test. However, I do not suffer from any of the symptoms of hypothyroidism such as extreme fatigue, dry skin, loss of hair, unable to lose weight etc! My physician prescribed levothyroxine and to test for levels after 6 weeks. I am hesitant after reading about the various causes of hypothyroidism to take this medicine as I am not sure whether this is the right treatment for me! I am a 68 years old female and is in very good health. Structurally, my thyroid gland is intact. What can go wrong if I do not take this medicine now?
LeMeow
10/17/2017 08:26:27 am
Respectfully disagree about this: "our love-affair with iodized salt it's virtually a non-issue in regards to the thyroid." 10/17/2017 01:54:31 pm
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