Thyroid Answers Podcast #6: Hashimoto’s Autoimmune Disease Drs. Eric and Erica discuss Hashimoto’s Autoimmune Disease. Hashimoto’s is the most common cause of hypothyroidism. It is thought that up to 90% of all cases of Hypothyroidism are caused by Hashimoto’s. The doctors discuss what it is, why it occurs, the different treatment approaches, and what you can…
Thyroid Thursday Episode 37: Is Normalized TSH Synonymous With Euthyroidism In Monothyroxine Therapy? For many people who’ve been diagnosed with hypothyroidism and placed on T4 monotherapy, their struggle with hypothyroid symptoms continues despite the normalization of their TSH. A recent paper published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism indicates the persistent hypothyroid symptoms…
Thyroid Answers Podcast #3: Causes of Hypothyroidism (Released: Jan 3, 2017) Drs. Eric Balcavage and Erica Riggleman review some of the most common causes of Hypothyroidism. Hypothyroidism impacts about 10 million in the US. The most common cause of hypothyroidism is an autoimmune condition called Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis. It is estimated that over 90% of all hypothyroid cases…
Thyroid Thursday Episode 36: Hypothyroidism and Post Meal Fatigue Do you ever get really tired and fatigued after a meal? Could it have anything to do with your hypothyroid condition? It sure could! Even if your TSH is normal. When you eat, your liver and gallbladder release bile salts to support digestion. If you have cholestasis…
Thyroid Thursday Episode 35: Ox Bile Supplementation Inducing Hypothyroid Symptoms It is really common to see patients with hypothyroid symptoms who also have problems with bile physiology. They may have already had their gall bladder removed, they may get indigestion when eating fatty foods, or they may just have lab tests that indicate compromised bile…