Avoiding Common Thyroid Pitfalls

"Easy to diagnose, easy to treat..." That's the mantra you'll hear about thyroid disease from many physicians. Unfortunately, thyroid disease is not always as easy to diagnose and easy to treat as the experts think it is. And that erroneous assumption means that patients - and doctors - are more likely to get sidetracked by some common pitfalls.

Here's a guide on how to avoid those common thyroid pitfalls.

Calcium and Iron

Rushing into RAI

Weight Gain

Undertreatment

Overlooking the Autoimmune Connection

Hair Loss

Forgetting To Take Your Medicine

Smoking

Too Much Soy

Too Much Fluoride

Not Being an Empowered, Informed Patient