by Mary J. Shomon
How much do you really know about thyroid disease. Take this quiz, and find out your own "TQ" -- Thyroid Quotient!
1. The higher your TSH level, the more hyperthyroid you are.
True | False
2. Almost everyone with Hashimoto's Disease/Thyroiditis will end up developing a goiter, an enlarged thyroid gland.
True | False
3. Thyroid hormone replacement drugs can be unreliable, and fluctuate in potency from batch to batch or brand to brand.
True | False
4. 20% of thyroid nodules are malignant.
True | False
5. Babies born to hypothyroid mothers may be at risk of having a lower IQ level.
True | False
6. There is no connection between carpal tunnel syndrome and thyroid disease.
True | False
7. Having elevated antibodies, hypothyroidism symptoms, but a normal TSH means that no doctor will ever treat you for hypothyroidism.
True | False
8. Synthroid is not an FDA-approved drug.
True | False
9. Graves' Disease and hyperthyroidism are not the same thing.
True | False
10. Natural thyroid products like Armour are made from the thyroid gland of cows.
True | False
Interpreting Your TQ Score!
10 correct: You're a thyroid genius! You probably know more than your endocrinologist!
8-9 correct: A site regular! You're definitely staying up on thyroid-related information! .
5-8 correct: Not bad, but could be better. Are you sure your dosage is high enough?
3-4 correct: You better make sure you have a subscription to Thyroid F.Y.I., so you can be sure not to miss any more thyroid news.
1-2 correct: You've got some work to do. Pop on over to Thyroid Disease 101 for a refresher course.
0 correct: You better get in there and get your TSH checked!
YOU CAN STAY INFORMED ON THE LATEST THYROID DISEASE INFORMATION
Whether it's a free email newsletter or report about thyroid disease, the latest books that help you live well with your thyroid condition, or support and information from fellow thyroid patients, you'll find a variety of resources here at the About Thyroid site.
- Thyroid F.Y.I. My Weekly "About Thyroid Disease" Newsletter covers new developments in the world of thyroid disease, with free updates on new features and new information here at the website. It's the best way to keep up with the About thyroid site. Subscribe at the About Thyroid
Site Newsletter Signup page or right here,
- About.com Thyroid Bookstore -- Books that will help you live well with and triumph over thyroid disease.
- Free Monthly Thyroid Disease News Report -- Free monthly report reporting on latest information on thyroid disease, as well as conventional and alternative domestic and world news related to thyroid disease.
- Thyroid Forums -- A Place for Support, Empowerment, and Information --
Here are some of the latest discussions at the Thyroid Disease Forum/Bulletin Board, one of six active thyroid forums I oversee. Jump into the conversations now!
