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Got Acid Reflux? And Hashimoto’s?

The Thyroid Pharmacist

9] When the body is exposed to an allergen, histamine production increases and turns on inflammatory processes to protect the body from that compound. The allergist did an IgE test, and not only was this test unhelpful, but he had to pay for the test out of pocket due to his insurance. 2010 Jul;44(6):402-406. Cleveland Clinic.

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How Myo-inositol Can Improve Hashimoto’s Symptoms

The Thyroid Pharmacist

While the human body (via the liver and kidneys) can produce up to 4 g/day of inositol, it has been found that the overly processed, high glucose (and low fiber) Western diets that many people follow, only provide about 1 g/day of the compound. (7). Some people actually went into remission after starting the myo-inositol. Endokrynol Pol.

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The Best Probiotics for Hashimoto’s

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Please note, this is a very expensive probiotic, but you may be able to get it covered by your insurance if you have the right diagnosis. link] Published March 2010. The probiotic has been so successful in inducing remission, it has been labeled as a “medical food.” Saccharomyces boulardii : What Makes It Tick as Successful Probiotic?

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11 Strategies to Overcome Hashimoto’s Fatigue

The Thyroid Pharmacist

The lab also bills insurance (please check with your own insurance to make sure you qualify), and I love using it to get a discount on lab tests with my high-deductible insurance plan. Published 2010 Apr 16. If you continue to be fatigued while on medications, you can have your practitioner test your free T3 levels.

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Are Your Adrenals Sabotaging Your Health?

The Thyroid Pharmacist

I started talking to Carter Black, RPh, my compounding pharmacist, about the symptoms I was experiencing, and he suggested that I have my adrenals tested. If you aren’t able to use your physician for ordering, or have a high deductible insurance plan like I do, you may also wish to self-order your own thyroid monitoring labs.