Hypothyroid in photos–Before and After
…to “old age & meno”, arguing, “your TSH is 1.6…you are not hypothyroid.” Yet, she was exhausted, dry skin, “crunchy hair”, unexplained weight gain, depressed mood, carpal tunnel, severe constipation,…
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Causes of Hypothyroidism
…of the messager hormone call Thyroid Stimulation Hormone (TSH), causing hypothyroidism (hypopituitary) as well as potentially adrenal insufficiency if the ACTH messenger hormone isn’t released either. Disorders of the hypothalamus…
Is T3 dangerous?
…raise to get optimal. They also don’t let you raise because they think the normal low TSH with T3 in our treatment means “hyperthyroidism” as if we have Graves’ disease….
Iron and hypothyroidism
…iron levels alter and reduces the conversion of T4 to T3, besides binding T3. Additionally, low iron levels can increase circulating concentrations of TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone). Can negatively effect…
The Definition of Thyroid Treatment Madness
1. Treating hypothyroid patients solely with thyroxine T4-only medications. 2. Diagnosing and/or dosing solely by the TSH and the T4, or using the outdated “Thyroid Panel”. 3. Prescribing anti-depressants in…