There is a connection between Hashimoto’s and blood sugar that I bet you don’t know about…
Did you know there are 4-Stage of Healing Hashimoto’s?
Find out what stage you’re at, here: https://hashimotosdoctor.com/fb4stagesofhealing
There is a connection between Hashimoto’s and blood sugar that I bet you don’t know about…
Did you know there are 4-Stage of Healing Hashimoto’s?
Find out what stage you’re at, here: https://hashimotosdoctor.com/fb4stagesofhealing
I can’t find a doctor that will do the right tests. I have hypoglycemia.
Hi Alicia, sorry that you are having trouble finding a doctor that will work with you. Most doctors will not order tests that are not considered “medically necessary” under your insurance because they are responsible to the insurance companies if they do. They will have to pay money for services and labs back to the insurance company when audited. This problem with insurance companies is exactly why I am not in network with anymore, it never helped the patient and caused headaches for our office. The other thing is that no doctors are trained this way in school, it is all postgraduate studies, so most don’t understand how to help you even if they had the needed lab tests. I work with people across the US, so if you need help we may be able to work with you. Hope this helps.
Thank you. Yes I would love some help!
Is this information available in print? I’d like to share it with a friend.
Hi Carol, I don;t have this in a written format or I would share it with you. I am considering have the videos transcribed. Hope this helps.
This helps me understand why I always feel so yucky when I get hungry and all tests come back normal . hypothyroidism is horrible!! Thank you for this information
This live thing takes a little getting used to, and I jump around a lot in this one, sorry. If you want a good summary of the video watch the last minute! LOL! Hope this helps!
Which tests should we get or push for?
The 9 test are all thyroid related, how do you test for the blood sugar problems Dr. Shook talks about in his video?
You can’t test for it, you just have to be aware it can happen and understand that if you don’t improve thyroid physiology it is going to be a problem. Everything is connected and the kids just being aware of as many of these relationships as possible so that you’re not just chasing symptoms.
I asked my doc to test me for Hashimoto Thyroiditis since my sister was diagnosed with it, and she sorta poo pooed me off… I’ve gained almost 70 lbs in a year since starting to take Thyroid replacement… and when I brought it up, was told “well, you’re getting to that age” I think a weight gain that extreme is concerning… especially AFTER starting to take Thyroid medicine is concerning… What are the right questions to ask to get my doctor to take me seriously???
Hi, Maggie. Sorry that you are having that experience with your doctor. Unfortunately, for most doctors, there is no “right question” to ask because they are unaware of any treatment other than thyroid hormone replacement or medication based care. Your doctor means well but may not have the training or time to help you with your problems. The sad thing is that you are getting the insurance model “standard of care” for thyroid problems. Doctors and insurance companies follow “best practice” guidelines that are failing millions of people just like you. The failure of the system is why I no longer participate in it. I wish I had some words of advice for you, but it’s hard to get a doctor to order a test for your when they don’t know why they are ordering it, or what to do with the results. I hope this helps you.
A naturopath is helping me.
Okay, so how do we get the sugar into the cells? How do we fix?
Hi Dr. Shook, I had papillary cancer and had my thyroid removed almost 7 years ago. Losing weight is next to impossible. With regard to the blood sugar and the body not being able to utilize it, my triglycerides are always high. I’ve experienced low energy for a very long time although I do work out. I’ve tried many different weight loss plans. Cutting out sugar and carbs seem to work best. It’s a challenging way to live to say the least. Can I join your link that you spoke of in this video?
Hi lucille, I’m sorry that you’re having these problems with your health. In order to try and figure out why you are having these problems I would need a very detailed health history so that I can evaluate what systems of of your body may be breaking down under stress and then I would very likely need expanded laboratory analysis to give me a better quantifiable measurement of what’s happening to you and your body chemistry. With these problems they’re just so many possible ways that your body and your Chemistry could be breaking down that it’s impossible for me to give you a specific answer on what could be causing your problems, there are a lot of possibilities. I hope this helps you out and if you have more questions or would like you can just schedule a 15-minute consultation and we can just talk about your case in more detail. Have a great night.
The Office of Dr. Brad Shook yes I would like to schedule a consultation. Let me know the rate and how to pay for your time and I would be happy to set that up. In box message is a good way. I have been watching your informational segments and I believe my cells are not behaving the way they should. Any light that can shed on my situation would be greatly appreciated.
Yes!! How do we FIX it???
Hi Rachel, if it is related to hypothyroidism or an inability to utilize your thyroid hormone and you have to identify why you’re having problems with thyroid hormone production and utilization. There are about twenty four different ways that your thyroid physiology can break down and without Laboratory Testing and a very extensive health history it’s impossible to know exactly what you need to do. I wish I could be more specific but I would be guessing if I suggested anything to you because everyone has their own unique drivers of these problems. I hope that makes sense and hope this helps. Have a good evening.
What labs are needed
Hi Rachel, the labs that you need really depend on what type of problems you’re having. When were talking about decreased thyroid hormone physiological response you really need a very expanded bare wood panel, I typically get 9 thyroid markers to inflammatory markers, I look at the red blood cells, I look at the blood glucose and hemoglobin A1c, I look at iron storage markers liver enzymes, vitamin D comic white blood cells, lipids and a urinalysis. When you have those markers in combination with a very detailed health history that gives you a great starting point to come up with a plan that is specific and unique to the individual. Sometimes we have to get more advanced testing to understand the underlying drivers of the process but this is a great starting point. I hope this helps. Have a great night.
Well I didn’t realize the hypoglycemia I experience is related to my hypothyroidism condition. I’ve been on meds 10 years, gained weight including 25 pounds over the last year and a half, diverticulitis, am caffeine sensitive, and have now cut out wheat/grains/chips,and the little Sprite I ever drink. What more can I do? I am active and walk a few times a week. I’ll be 50 soon. Even if I go through the list of lab work and get a more specific diagnosis of problems, what then? More meds?
Hi Terry, unfortunately answering your question is very difficult thing to do. What you would have to do is investigate the metabolic problems that are occurring and figure out how we can support that nutritionally and with dietary intervention. If there are problems with inflammation then we would have to seek out the source of the information, if there are problems with cortisol elevations that are driving blood sugar problems and we have to seek out the drivers of the cortisol elevation. We would start by thoroughly investigating you are thyroid hormone physiology from production to utilization. There are just so many potential things that could be contributing to your symptoms it’s impossible to know without a very detailed health history and very likely getting some expanded Laboratory Testing to survey your overall physiology and get a better idea of what could be creating and causing your symptoms. I wish I could be more specific but it’s literally impossible I would just be guessing. I hope this helps you.
Thank you I’m experiencing this now!
Very repetitious – waiting for the point to be made
I wish I was smarter so I could understand all this……
All my glucose blood tests came back normal. As a matter of fact, my endo said my test results were ‘beautiful’. Doesn’t explain why I feel so crappy and low all the time. How do we fix this?? And why do I have burning feet pain like people with diabetes do? Help!
How do we fix this
Hi Debbie, it really depends on what is causing you to have decreased thyroid hormone sensitivity resulting in an impaired ability to utilize your glucose. Anything that drives inflammation, cortisol spikes or dips and thyroid hormone dysfunction could promote this type of problem.
Omg this explains SO MUCH! My doctor has suggested a 5 hour glucose test since the 3 hour test showed nothing wrong even though I’m having symptoms of hypoglycemia.
Try the AIP diet.
That is a reasonable place to start.