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it is my Thyrid results but Doctor say ok no any problum your Thyrid why?
Hi A-mreet Tamangg. These tests are considered within the lab range, so if you do have a thyroid problem it is most likely a functional breakdown in thyroid hormone physiology. I would need more information and testing to give you an opinion on your case. I hope you understand. If you would like to know how I would further investigate thyroid symptoms you can learn more here: https://drbradshook.com/functional-medicine-doctor-hashimotos/
The Office of Dr. Brad Shook may I down tha Harmon label?
A-mreet, I’m sorry, I don’t understand your question. Can you clarify for me?
Looks like your t3 and t4 are low
What do you suggest to reduce thyroid antibodies?
Hi Maureen. The answer to that question is very complex becasue there are many drivers autoimmunity. You have to work on the factors promoting autoimmunity. This video explains my approach to this: https://drbradshook.com/functional-medicine-doctor-hashimotos/
Maureen, you’re welcome! I hope it helps you.
Tiffany Thomas
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I’m watching your video again doc thanks for the tips you shared to us
One question doc why I feel tired every time ?
HI Janey, it’s very hard to say without more information. Sorry you are not feeling well.
Mine doesn’t help because they are too busy trying to appease TSH as a number and disregarding how I actually feel. Drives me insane!!!
Vikki Ann Joseph
Can I ask a ? Can you have Hashimotos ( high antibodies ) and normal tsh, normal t3 and normal t4. I’m soooooo confused
Yes, that is Euthyroid Hashimoto’s.
The Office of Dr. Brad Shook where can i find more about that ?
My labs look like this though .. my reverse t3 is bad.. maybe I can call you guys and see if you can do long distance consult?
Vikki Ann, I do consult with people in other states and countries so that may be an option. In similar cases I have seen high rt3 from selenium and zinc deficiency, inflammation, and elevated cortisol. Sometimes selenium and zinc can make huge difference. Hope this helps.
Misty McGrew Payne
Hanna Williamson
Barbara Cross
This is the first time any of this makes sense. Had thyroid cancer since 2004 they did total removal diagnosed with diabetes 2 A1C are wacky in .200 levothyroxin been on different doses never get it right been battling symptoms for years never feel good about to start new doc 65 yo woman who is miserable every day. Have gallbladder out and stenosis of biliary duct. I am a hot mess
Lisa Harris
Great information Mmanydts don’t know to tell us to help us. Thanks for sharing
You’re welcome! Hope it helps.
Tammy LISTEN….
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Mandy Frye
Hi Dr. Shook, I’ve been sub clinical for the past 2yrs, according to ultrasound they say they “think” I have Hashimoto’s. My THS was high along w antibodies t4,t3 normal, I got my TSH back in normal range for a few mths and started eating gluten a little more and within 3 wks TSH is back up. I am not on any medication. What would you recommend I do? Should I get on meds? My endo doesn’t really give me answers. I’m def gonna stick w being gluten free this time I know it helped.
Address Hyperthyroidism please. Lost 53 lbs. after changing eating habits etc . After 50 years of fighting weight I finally got serious and changed my life. Then thyroid went crazy. I now have gained some back. On Methimazole and want to lose to goal weight and be healthy. Your approach is very different and informative. Thanks!
Bobbie Nelson
Interesting!
vannessa
Looking for a physician in the southern Maine/New Hampshire area. Do you have any recommendations?
Diana Bowen Eriksson this is who I was talking about, listen to him!
Sammy Cassidy
I’m due For my animal blood work. I only have 20% of a thyroid left. I had 80% of it removed back in 2000. Due to goiters Growing at a rapid pace over my windpipe. I am always cold I also have brain fog and I’m always tired. I travel for living as A CRCST Tech. My question is when I go home again what should I have my doctor order? But I am a normal weight.124. at 5’3. Dry skin. And I am on Thyroid medicine at a 150 micro milligrams daily.
There are several markers that we order for people that we work with. Many people have found this guide helpful: https://hashimotosdoctor.com/free-book-pageqpuqvcr1
This dr has some videos Jenna Downer that sounds a bit like what you were telling me
I feel so much better since I am on the appropriate treatment
In 2009 I was puzzled my weight gained every week – about 85 pounds gain in one year, in despite of my diet and exercise. I am 5’6″ and used to weigh 165 after my six pregnancies. That year 2009 I was not able to control with my weight gain. One day I decided to walk 5 miles everyday for 3 weeks and not to eat for 3 days before my appointment. At the doctor’s office I gained 5 pounds and my doctor won’t listen to me. Fortunately my 5 years old daughter happened to be with me in patient room. She told the doctor that I was always tired and napped right after cooking dinner for the family everyday. She missed me at dinner. The doctor listened to her and sent me for blood work on that day. The next day the doctor called me and I have been on treatment for hypo thyroid (150 mcg) as of today. I saw an endocrinologist and they told my thyroids were all gone…showed me X-ray two complete black. Recent result, my TSH used to be between 0.4-0.5 and now it is 0.7. The doctor ordered for lab work and asked me to see him in 2 months. For last nine years I am not better. I am still morbid obese. My hair is getting thinner. My fingernails are not normal.
Dora, sorry you have been through so much. It sounds like you are on the right track. I would see if they will check you for Hashimoto’s too, you may be autoimmune, and that has to be supported differently.
Heather Alberts. This is what I was talking about
Kelli Jenkins
I’m so frustrated trying to find answers, I’ve just given up. Doctors are too expensive and my insurance sucks.
Kelli Jenkins I’m going to that doc in Nashville soon. I will let you know what he says, don’t give up my girl
Susan Green ok thanks
Kelli Jenkins you’re welcome
Kelli, there are a lot of things you can do to try and improve your health on your own. I created The 4 Stages of Healing Hashimoto’s Roadmap to try and help people find a starting point. This is where I would recommend you begin to better understanding where you need to begin https://hashimotosdoctor.com/hashimoto-s-transformation-roadmap-lead-magnet18791157
Louise Robinson watch this x
Jesse Jones
Melissa Castiglia I recently watched this and it helped me understand a lot
Thank you, Tsh results are always great, but I live exhausted.
Karen Viljoen
Virginia Siegel
What can be done for athralgia in 14 year old please?
Hi Tina. I would have to know more about the child. I currently offer 20-minute consultations called strategy sessions if you would like to discuss this on the phone. I know you’re in another country and we can make accommodations, just let us know.
You can send us a direct message if you have other questions.
If you’d like to schedule a strategy session you can do so here hashimotosdoctor.com/ss
Angela Helton
Go to Dr G in saranac lake
Brooke Thomas
I appreciate your page, and wanted to share after being a thyroid patient for 24 years that I have *finally* found the best medication that works for me: Compounded T4/T3 made just for my body’s needs, no talc or artificial coloring or additives as in Synthroid, just T4/T3 in a clear capsule. I dropped ten lbs. without trying in about two months on the compounded meds. Shame on the Pharmaceutical company driven Cleveland Clinic for putting me back on Synthroid, despite my complaints and my history of the meds not working properly. Cleveland Clinic’s endocrinology department would be a NO for a recommendation for anyone. Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge!!
Where do you get the T4/ T/3 clear capsule?
Brad I am loosing my hair what can I do?
Carri Kalfell
Marga Hoffmann Toloudis this is the video I was telling you about.
Jessica Clarke
In 2007 I was diagnosed with hyperthyroidism and hashimoto. For a couple of years the meds worked, but starting about 2010, meds quit working, started gaining weight, never felt good. Now, 2018, my weight is through the roof, meds still not working, and I’m taking 2 different hypothyroid meds. I do know a lot of my problems are from thyroid problems. Have no idea what to do.
Paxx Anne
Tammy LeCates
Hi doc..is it ok if I take my levothyroxine on and off!? I’m total thyredoctomy operated. I’m taking 125 mcg of my meds. But I have this experience numbness some part of my body? Can help me explain why? Thanks
Estella, you need to contact your prescribing doctors office and discuss your symptoms with them. They will guide you on what to do.
The Office of Dr. Brad Shook thanks doc. God bless you!
Sharon Reyes
Tracie Welford
Madan Pal Singh
Linda Day
I have two nodules on the thyroid it feels always feels like I’m wearing a turtle neck. Always tired and have gained weight. Had ultrasound done but what should be done next?
Saranne Fewel
Sandy Williams here it is
Thank you!!!!
So interesting I take thyroid medicine and this is great video.
Mary Brock
Recently noticing heart flutters and slipped beats. Cardiologist said not to worry just to keep an eye on it. TSH 23.0 two months ago now 12.5. Doc said to increase eltroxin as I was hypo. Now taking 100mcg but still don’t feel great as still feel palpitations and heart surges. Otherwise feel good.
Hannah Perkins Manint
Jo Ellen Gleyze Knecht have you ever heard of this Dr? I’d love to sit in on one of his talks….
Ashley Straker Mandy Tamsyn Fisher
YES! Spread the news!! Most Dr.s prescribe Levothyroxine, however, Levo addresses the TSH level (which is what most Drs solely check) and then has to convert 4 more times to T4, free T4, T3 and free T3! I was diagnosed with Hypothyroidism 7 years ago and about 3 years ago, I was diagnosed with IBS. For 7 years I took Levothyroxine. I noticed a big difference in my dizziness going away and my memory improving but I remained frustrated that all of my other symptoms remained unchanged. I moved to a new state and needed a refill and by God’s direction, I ended up in an integrative medicine doctor’s office! They did a FULL blood panel, not just my TSH and to my horror, my thyroid was a mess!! My TSH was majorly overcompensating and the others were really low. This information both infuriated me and brought me to tears as SO many doctors “tested my thyroid ” over the years and deemed it ok. It was basically pointless. This new doctor took an ultrasound of my thyroid after seeing my results. He diagnosed me with an Autoimmune Thyroid. Since the thyroid affects SO many parts of your body, a pill wont fix it in whole, thus the integrative medicine. He prescribed NP Thyroid (NOT LEVO), the Paleo diet, vitamins and thyroid support and being more active. After a few weeks of taking NP Thyroid, even before I changed my diet, I was in tears again because I FINALLY saw improvements in my hair, my skin, my brain, energy, digestion (NO MORE IBS!!), weight and vision!! I Added Paleo (or Whole30) to my lifestyle and WOW! I am so light and not bloated!! I RECOMMEND THIS TO EVERYONE! Please check out an integrative medical center near you!!
Britta this is what I was trying to explain on our call whenever I got back from the integrative medicine center. He breaks it down well!
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Sounds familiar. In Germany as well. Finding a doctor may take a couple of months . Being on Facebook helped me a lot. There are lots of people struggling with the same problem.
Mariska Smith Beyer
What gets rid of dizziness ? I’ve had it steady for 5 years…
Talk too much just get to the point, you make it way too complicated, just say what we need To do already.
Does anyone get hot flashes from the levothyroxine? I stopped taking mine. I
have dizziness and also suffer from chronic pain and abs.badly degerated joints…but taking it regularly doesn’t seem to help any of these symptoms???