Fatigue and Thyroid Issues
Hypothyroidism means you do not have enough (or any) thyroid hormone to effectively regulate your cell’s use of oxygen and energy. EVERY CELL in the body depends on the thyroid hormone to function properly. It is essential for survival.
This is one of the most common thyroid issues with a high occurrence among women. It is estimated that up to 80% of patients suffering from it are not yet diagnosed!
My energy is great because my thyroid and female hormone levels are finally balanced. Makes me mad I did not come to WWW sooner as I spent a lot of money and wasted time elsewhere. ~ T.G. Age 37
Common symptoms of hypothyroidism (low intracellular thyroid):
- Fatigue
- Weight gain (10 pounds or more in the past three months for no apparent reason)
- Cold intolerance
- Depression
- Cold extremities
- Muscle aches
- Headaches
- Low sex drive
- Weakness
- Dry skin
- Constipation
- Water retention
- PMS
- Brittle fingernails
- Hair loss
- Easily bump into things
- Muscle cramps
- Carpel tunnel
How useful is TSH testing?
Many patients with hypothyroid symptoms have had “normal” TSH and FT4 results, the most commonly used tests to rule out hypothyroidism in conventional medical practices. When this happens, hypothyroidism may go undiagnosed and untreated. This leads to lifelong negative health effects and much suffering. We now have proof that a normal TSH is NOT a reliable marker of global tissue thyroid effect.
At Wise Woman Wellness we delve deeper to properly diagnose hypothyroidism at Green Bay.
We work closely with world-renowned specialists with thyroid issues who have developed protocols and testing methods that go beyond simply looking at TSH and FT4 lab results. Our hormone clinic uses a combination of serum results (TSH, Free T3, Free T4, Reverse T3, anti-TPO antibody, antithyroglobulin antibody), clinical assessment, and measurement of reflex speed and basal metabolic rate to most accurately determine overall thyroid status in each patient.
Reference: How Accurate is TSH Testing? By Kent Holtforf, M.D. posted on 1-27-2012 at https://www.nahypothyroidism.org. Kellerman, R. (2015), the Microbiome Diet. Kellman Center for Integrative and Functional Medicine. www.huffingtonpost.com.
How useful is TSH testing?
Many patients with symptoms of hypothyroidism at Green Bay have had “normal” TSH and FT4 results, the most commonly used tests to rule out hypothyroidism in conventional medical practices. When this happens, hypothyroidism may go undiagnosed and untreated. This leads to lifelong negative health effects and much suffering. We now have proof that a normal TSH is NOT a reliable marker of global tissue thyroid effect.
At Wise Woman Wellness we delve deeper to properly diagnose hypothyroidism.
We work closely with world renowned thyroid specialists who have developed protocols and testing methods that go beyond simply looking at TSH and FT4 lab results. We use a combination of serum results (TSH, Free T3, Free T4, Reverse T3, anti-TPO antibody, antithyroglobulin antibody), clinical assessment, and measurement of reflex speed and basal metabolic rate to most accurately determine overall thyroid status in each patient.
Reference: How Accurate is TSH Testing? By Kent Holtforf, M.D. posted on 1-27-2012 at https://www.nahypothyroidism.org. Kellerman, R. (2015), the Microbiome Diet. Kellman Center for Integrative and Functional Medicine. www.huffingtonpost.com.
Untreated hypothyroidism has many health risks:
- Heart disease
- Essential hypertension
- High or low blood pressure
- Osteoporosis
- High cholesterol (if your cholesterol has suddenly increased for no discernible reason suspect thyroid disease)
- Diabetes
- Parkinson’s like diseases
- Double the risk of Alzheimer’s Disease
- Arthritis and inflammatory diseases
- Miscarriage and premature birth
- Pregnancy complications and birth defects
- 4x chance having a child with Autism
If you suspect you have thyroid issues, please attend our
End Hormone Havoc Virtual Seminar
It is with much gratitude and sincere appreciation that I thank doctors such as Kent Holtorf, MD, and the other brave, intelligent physicians and researchers teaching us practitioners on the front lines how to practice the medicine of the future today!
For more information please visit www.nahypothyroidism.org. This is a non-profit group of thyroidologists, headed by Kent Holtorf, M.D, who are dedicated to the promotion of scientifically sound, and medically validated concepts and information pertaining to the diagnosis and treatment of hypothyroidism at Green Bay.
Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis
Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis (HT) is an autoimmune disease which causes the body to attack the thyroid gland. It is found to be the underlying cause of 90-97% of all hypothyroidism at Green Bay.
HT is diagnosed through blood tests and/or thyroid ultrasound. High levels of thyroid peroxidase antibody (TPO) or thyroglobulin (TG) antibody levels are indicators of HT.
Symptoms of hypothyroidism and HT can be vague and confusing and are often attributed to other ailments before looking at the thyroid. Weight changes, fatigue, hair loss, anxiety, fertility problems and more can have a common factor of hypothyroidism. Remember, EVERY cell in the body relies on the thyroid for proper function.
In order to heal, it is important to support your immune system properly, and find and remove the triggers.
HT autoimmune triggers left unchecked or treated, can progress to more autoimmune issues or diseases, like diabetes, MS, lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, eczema, asthma, allergies, etc.
The good news is removal of the triggers will put HT into remission.
They tested my female, adrenal and thyroid hormone levels and found my levels were out of balance. I started bioidentical Progesterone cream at bedtime and I feel so much better. I also started supplements that help a lot too including ones to help me with my stress level. ~ A. T. Age 31
Risk factors for Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis:
- Genetics – it runs in families.
- Stress – a stressful event or lifestyle can predispose you to HT.
- Toxins and chemical exposure – the average person is exposed to an estimated 12-15 estrogen mimicking or endocrine disrupting chemicals a day.
- Bacterial infections and viruses in the body, such as mononucleosis, Epstein-Barr virus, H. pylori bacteria, or yeast.
- Leaky gut – a condition where the cells lining the intestine are not tightly held together so pathogens and other large, undigested proteins are allowed into the blood stream and your immune system is called into action to fight them.
- Gluten – there is a clear link between gluten consumption and HT. According to research, the structure of one component of gluten called gliadin, is very similar to thyroid cells. As leaky gut persists and the immune system tags gluten molecules for destruction, thyroid cells get destroyed, too. The more gluten you eat, the more antibodies you will make, and the more thyroid will be attacked. (Kellman, 2015).
At Wise Woman Wellness we are experienced in helping patients get to the root cause of their Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis. We help patients learn about lifestyle and diet changes, and offer treatments to help them feel better.
End Hormone Havoc Virtual Seminar
The following was sent to Randi by one of her thyroid mentors:
“Balancing the core hormones takes a lot of skill, a deep understanding of how all the hormones interact, a lot of concentration, and a lot of focus on the patient. Most patients have come to Randi Mann as a last resort, as they have had to struggle through life with a long list of symptoms; some are debilitating and some are life threatening. They are told by a host of doctors they have seen to, “go home – it is part of aging; it is all in your mind and, oh, by the way – here is a prescription for a sedative.” Randi, I must say you have done amazing! Not only are your thyroid patients very well looked after, but you are excited with the outcomes you have been able to achieve. Randi, you have really embraced the total understanding of our “Core Hormone” protocol with amazing results. I now consider you an authority on Thyroid and the Core Hormones.”
~ Dr. T, January 28, 2016