THYROID MANAGEMENT
THYROID
Have you been told your thyroid is normal but when looking at a symptom checklist for thyroid conditions you have every symptom that is listed?
Symptoms of Hypothyroid
- cold intolerance
- Difficulty losing weight
- Brittle nails
- Hair loss
- Dry skin
Dr. Sandler has been evaluating patients for symptoms associated with thyroid disease for many years. It is frustrating to most patients when they have been told that their “thyroid is normal” and they come to find out that they have not been adequately tested.
Looking only at a TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone) test is not enough to evaluate how your thyroid is functioning. In addition, the TSH is often misread as normal because you fall in the “normal” range. At Shared Wellness MD, we routinely test a complete thyroid profile looking at the conversion of your thyroid hormone as well as thyroid antibodies. If a thyroid problem has been determined, we optimize the thyroid with replacement of T4 and T3 formulas that are dosed in similar ratios as your body produces. Traditional medications like Synthroid and Levothyroxine are only T4 replacements. Our patients feel better when T3 is added. In addition, interventions to help slow the destruction of your thyroid are recommended if you have antibodies to your thyroid (known as Hashimoto’s Autoimmune Thyroid Disease or Grave’s Disease).