What Is The Cause of High Reverse T3? (Answer by Jacob Teitelbaum, MD)

11/24/2017

What Is The Cause of High Reverse T3? by Jacob Teitelbaum, MD

Submitted by Sharon B.
Philadelphia, PA, USA

Patient Question: "What is the major cause of high reverse T3 (RT3)? When high RT3 is cleared with T3-only therapy, is it usually necessary to continue on some type of thyroid medication containing T4 as well (such as natural desiccated thyroid)?"

6 Learned Lessons of Change and Chronic Illness

11/8/2017

6 Learned Lessons of Change and Chronic Illness

by Denise Roguz
ThyroidChange Co-Founder, Hashimoto's and Lyme Disease Patient

Chronic illness is hell. No doubt about it. The physical pain, sheer exhaustion, crumbling of body systems, coupled with feelings of defeat, guilt, and shame, are horrific to say the least. It can reduce you to your very core. It can rob you of the person you once used to be. It has no mercy.

Treating Thyroid Resistance and a Free T3/Reverse T3 Ratio Issue (Answer by David Borenstein, MD)

10/30/2017

Treating Thyroid Resistance by David Borenstein

Submitted by Justine W.
Rochester, MI, USA

Patient Question: "I'm currently on T3-only (Cytomel) for thyroid resistance (I also have adrenal issues which my doctor and I are addressing). However, I'm confused about how we will know if I'm ready to introduce NDT or T4-only medication to my T3 medication. Also, I would love more information about Reverse T3 and Free T3/Reverse T3 ratios. Thank you! My questions are below:

Blind Faith: Overcoming the Tales of Thyroid Illness

10/5/2017

Blind Faith: Overcoming the Tales of Thyroid Illness

by Michelle Santonastaso
ThyroidChange Guest Writer and Hashimoto's Patient

At 11-years-old, you hardly understand the complexities of life and the implication of any diagnosis.
My doctor told me I had Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis, and that it was insignificant… a pill, every day, and blood tests, every 6 months.

What Follow-up Testing Should You Get On Thyroid Replacement Medication? (Answer by Theodore C. Friedman, MD, PhD)

9/30/2017

What Follow-up Testing Should You Get On Thyroid Replacement Medication? by Theodore C. Friedman, MD, PhD

Submitted by Monica M.
Charlotte, NC, USA

Patient Question: "What do you suggest for follow-up testing (which tests and how often) once a patient is on thyroid medication? Do you ever find that that people have hypothyroid "episodes" and can gradually go off of meds?

Hashimoto's, Japanese Kids, and Cell Phones

8/15/2017

Hashimoto's, Japanese Kids, and Cell Phones

by Michelle Santonastaso
ThyroidChange Guest Writer and Hashimoto's Patient

Sounds like the start to a bad word puzzle. What do these three things have in common?
Sadly, the answer is thyroid cancer!

Why Are Thyroid Patients Tired of Being Ignored?

6/18/2017

Is Your 'Normal' Thyroid Test Hiding the Source of Your Depression? 6/15/2018 0 Comments Is Your 'Normal' Thyroid Test Hiding the Source of Your Depression? Depression is a known symptom of thyroid disease. The exclusive use of the TSH laboratory test does not identify all patients with thyroid hormone imbalance since it is a measure of pituitary function not of thyroid hormone. Therefore, expanded thyroid hormone testing must be conducted before a patient is diagnosed with a mental health disorder. Read More 0 Comments What Vitamins are Commonly Low in Patients with Hypothyroidism? 5/13/2018 0 Comments What Vitamins are Commonly Low in Patients with Hypothyroidism? It can be challenging for patients to know where to begin when approaching their individual nutritional needs. Beginning with the vitamin levels that often need to be raised in patients with hypothyroidism, individuals can use the information below to have a discussion with their medical professional regarding testing, diets changes and, if needed, supplementation. Read More 0 Comments Why Is Optimal Cortisol Needed for Thyroid Balance? (Answer by David Borenstein, MD) 4/18/2018 8 Comments Why Is Optimal Cortisol Needed for Thyroid Balance? by David Borenstein, MD Submitted by: Susan N. Memphis, Tennessee, USA Patient Question:

by Kit Kellison
ThyroidChange Guest Writer

It's 1988, I'm 28, married with two small kids and I'm sick all the time. Although I have bone-deep fatigue, my most annoying symptom is the overwhelming brain fog and short-term memory problems that make it almost impossible to get a grocery list together and get myself to the store and back without getting lost in my own neighborhood.

New Study Reports Patient Satisfaction of Armour Thyroid Over Levothyroxine-only Therapy

5/15/2017

New Study Reports Patient Satisfaction of Armour Thyroid Over Levothyroxine-only Therapy

by Denise Roguz
ThyroidChange Co-Founder, Hashimoto's Patient

A published study in the Journal of Endocrinology, Diabetes & Obesity reports patient satisfaction of individuals on both Armour Thyroid (desiccated thyroid medication) and levothyroxine (T4-only) medication. The patients were given a course of treatment of both medications and then were asked to rate their preference.

Why Is Optimal Cortisol Needed for Thyroid Balance? (Answer by David Borenstein, MD)

4/20/2017

Why Is Optimal Cortisol Needed for Thyroid Balance? by David Borenstein, MD

Submitted by: Susan N.
Memphis, Tennessee, USA

Patient Question: "Why are optimal cortisol levels important when taking thyroid medication? How do I test for adrenal fatigue and what are optimal cortisol levels?"

Is Hashimoto's to Blame for Your Depression and Arthritis?

2/27/2017

Is Hashimoto's to Blame for Your Depression and Arthritis?

by Michelle Santonastaso
ThyroidChange Guest Writer and Hashimoto's Patient

Two studies released their findings that are significant for patients with Hashimoto's Thyroiditis, an organ-specific autoimmune disease which attacks the thyroid gland. This disease was linked to a greater risk for the development of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) and an increased report of symptoms of depression.

Study Confirms Thyroid Testing Beyond TSH and Revisits Treatment Options for Patients

1/16/2017

Is Hashimoto's to Blame for Your Depression and Arthritis?

by Denise Roguz
ThyroidChange Co-Founder and Hashimoto's Patient

A recent study is confirming thyroid testing beyond TSH and the revisitation of treatment options beyond the gold-standard T4-only. The work of Thyroid UK advisors Rudolf Hoermann, John E.M. Midgley and Johannes W. Dietrich was recently demonstrated in a research paper published in the Clinical Endocrinology Journal.

Is It 'The Twilight Zone' In Thyroid Patient Care?

12/7/2016

Is It 'The Twilight Zone' In Thyroid Patient Care?

by Michelle Santonastaso
ThyroidChange Guest Writer and Hashimoto's Patient

Cue theme music… Physicians will only use a single, outdated approach, and believe in its exceptional powers to cure everyone. The patient who speaks of suffering is scoffed at, because the thyroid is fine for the doctor used the golden test and miracle cure.

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