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 by Michelle Santonastaso
ThyroidChange Guest Writer and Hashimoto's Patient Yes. You read that correct. There have been some amazing advances in the field of neuroscience, published March 12th, and it affects us, thyroid patients. How?
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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)?"  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  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:  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.  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?  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!  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.  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.  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?"  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.  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.  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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