The Thyroid Pharmacist

AUGUST 11, 2023

Thyroid hormones are “Goldilocks” hormones: the dose has to be “just right” for us to feel optimal. I get tons of messages from people who report that they had begun to feel hypothyroid symptoms after having their thyroid medications reduced, based on a faulty lab interpretation.

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Dosage Compounding 97

The Thyroid Pharmacist

JULY 21, 2022

In my clinical experience, I’ve seen many cases of thyroid problems go undiagnosed (or misdiagnosed) because most doctors don’t perform a comprehensive test panel. I spent almost a decade undiagnosed because I only had one marker tested. I still have a copy of my lab results from 2008, before I was diagnosed with Hashimoto’s.

Dosage 75

Dosage Insurance Immunization 75

The Thyroid Pharmacist

DECEMBER 28, 2022

I grew up watching my mom work as a medical doctor, and always admired her. This is what I’m going to do when I grow up!”. After I was diagnosed with Hashimoto’s, I decided to take my health into my own hands. Then in 2015, I realized that we, the thyroid community, have the power to conduct our own research!

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Immunization Labelling FDA 110

The Thyroid Pharmacist

JUNE 30, 2023

Since the beginning of my Hashimoto’s journey, this medication has been on my radar – and in recent years, I have learned so much more about it. Forty-eight percent were able to reduce their thyroid antibodies, 61 percent saw an improvement in mood, 66 percent had more energy, and 40 percent saw a reduction in pain.

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Compounding Immunization Compounding Pharmacies Insurance Coverage 98

The Thyroid Pharmacist

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

I even had a barium swallow test where I swallowed a nasty, chalky substance, and the test revealed I had a sliding hiatal hernia with spontaneous reflux. I went the holistic route and tried to get “adjustments” from a chiropractor to push my “hiatal hernia” back in. I drank gallons of milk trying to soothe the burn.

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Immunization Dosage Mayo Clinic Compounding 96

The Thyroid Pharmacist

AUGUST 4, 2023

The word mutation makes it sound like there’s something wrong with the person, while variation is more empowering – and in my opinion, also more accurate. When I first saw my test results, I thought to myself, I have bad genes. The reason we do tests and learn about our genes is to feel empowered. I am flawed.

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Insurance Immunization Insurance Coverage Dosage 105

The Thyroid Pharmacist

JULY 1, 2022

Through my years of experience working with people with thyroid disease, I’ve found that food sensitivities are often a huge trigger for people with Hashimoto’s. I too have had major sensitivities to dairy and gluten, and getting off of both of these foods helped me get rid of the acid reflux I had been battling for over three years.

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Compounding Labelling Immunization 52