Articles Index
A Thyroid Patient Tribute to House, MD
A thyroid-oriented tribute to the medical drama House, MD, which included thyroid, autoimmune and endocrine diseases during its eight-year run.
Deciding on Practitioners for Your Thyroid Care
There are times when thyroid patients need to see an endocrinologist, or a specialist thyroid surgeon, and other times when a holistic or integrative physician may be a good choice. Learn more about some guidelines to help decide on a particular type of practitioner for thyroid care.
20 Secrets of Successful Thyroid Patients
20 Secrets of successful thyroid patients, featuring ideas and information on things patients can do to feel their best, from Mary Shomon, Thyroid Guide, patient advocate and author of a number of books and guides on thyroid disease and autoimmune disease
A Naturopathic View on Thyroid and Hormone Balance
Kevin Passero, ND is a naturopathic physician in practice in the Washington, DC metropolitan area and Annapolis, Maryland, specializes in working with patients with thyroid and hormonal imbalances. He shares his thoughts about naturopathic medicine for thyroid and hormone diagnosis and treatment in this Q&A interview.
Baywatch Star and Thyroid Patient Advocate Gena Lee Nolin
A Question and Answer Session with Baywatch Star and Thyroid Patient Advocate Gena Lee Nolin
Coffee and Thyroid Medication
Studies have shown that coffee and espresso can affect the absorption and effectiveness of synthetic thyroid drug levothyroxine, such as Synthroid, Levoxyl, and Eltroxin, and experts recommend that patients wait an hour before drinking coffee or espresso to ensure thyroid drug absorption.
Thyroid Testing: What Is a Normal TSH Level?
At most laboratories in the U.S., the "normal" TSH range still runs from approximately 5. to 5.0. But the concept of the normal reference range is still a raging controversy, and recommendations to narrow the range made several years ago are still being resisted. How many people are actually hypothyroid, if the recommended narrower range were adopted? The answer will shock you.
Thyroid Disease Symptoms and Risk Factors
A review of thyroid disease symptoms and risk factors, from thyroid guide and patient advocate Mary Shomon.
Top 10 Signs That You May Have a Thyroid Problem
As many as 59 million Americans have thyroid problems, and the majority are not yet diagnosed. Do you have undiagnosed hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism or other thyroid condition? The top 10 signs that you may have a thyroid problem are summarized in this article, including muscle and joint pain, neck enlargement and discomfort, hair loss, skin changes, bowel problems, menstrual irregularities, fertility problems, fatigue, depression and anxiety, cholesterol and weight changes.
Thyroid Disease During Pregnancy and Postpartum
A look at the 2011 Guidelines of the American Thyroid Association for the Diagnosis and Management of Thyroid Disease During Pregnancy and Postpartum
Pregnancy and Postpartum Thyroid Guidelines
New 2011 guidelines released for thyroid disease during pregnancy and postpartum provide information, raise questions and spur controversies
The Controversy Over Thyroid Screening for All Pregnant Women
A look at the controversy over thyroid screening of pregnant women, based on the Guidelines of the American Thyroid Association for the Diagnosis and Management of Thyroid Disease During Pregnancy and Postpartum.
Thyroid Antibodies
A look at miscarriage, recurrent pregnancy loss, in-vitro fertilization and thyroid antibodies, based on the 2011 Guidelines of the American Thyroid Association for the Diagnosis and Management of Thyroid Disease During Pregnancy and Postpartum.
Thyroid Nodules and Thyroid Cancer in Pregnancy
A look at the diagnosis and treatment of thyroid nodules and thyroid cancer in pregnancy, based on the Guidelines of the American Thyroid Association for the Diagnosis and Management of Thyroid Disease During Pregnancy and Postpartum
Postpartum Thyroiditis
A look at postpartum thyroiditis -- thyroid disease after pregnancy -- based on the Guidelines of the American Thyroid Association for the Diagnosis and Management of Thyroid Disease During Pregnancy and Postpartum.
Postpartum Thyrotoxicosis / Hyperthyroidism
A look at postpartum thyrotoxicosis and hyperthyroidism - an overactive thyroid after pregnancy - based on the 2011 Guidelines of the American Thyroid Association for the Diagnosis and Management of Thyroid Disease During Pregnancy and Postpartum.
Guidelines for Iodine Nutrition Before, During and After Pregnancy
A look at iodine nutrition before, during and after pregnancy, based on the 2011 Guidelines of the American Thyroid Association for the Diagnosis and Management of Thyroid Disease During Pregnancy and Postpartum.
Thyrotoxicosis / Hyperthyroidism in Pregnancy
A look at thyrotoxicosis and hyperthyroidism - an overactive thyroid - during pregnancy, and how it is diagnosed and treated, based on the 2011 Guidelines of the American Thyroid Association for the Diagnosis and Management of Thyroid Disease During Pregnancy and Postpartum.
The Effects of Pregnancy on the Thyroid and TSH Levels
A look at the effects that pregnancy has on the thyroid gland, and the reference range for Thyroid Stimulating Hormone levels during pregnancy, based on the Guidelines of the American Thyroid Association for the Diagnosis and Management of Thyroid Disease During Pregnancy and Postpartum
Hypothyroidism, Hashimoto’s Disease and Pregnancy
A look at diagnosing and treating hypothyroidism and Hashimoto's disease in pregnancy, based on the 2011 Guidelines of the American Thyroid Association for the Diagnosis and Management of Thyroid Disease During Pregnancy and Postpartum.
Graves’ Disease and Pregnancy
A look at the diagnosis and treatment of Graves' disease in pregnancy, based on the 2011 Guidelines of the American Thyroid Association for the Diagnosis and Management of Thyroid Disease During Pregnancy and Postpartum.
Thyroid Patients: Dealing With Your Pharmacy and Pharmacists
One of the crucial players in any thyroid patient's overall path to wellness is the pharmacy. It's important that, as a savvy thyroid patient, you ensure that you have a good relationship with a reputable, reliable pharmacy. Here are a few pointers to help ensure that you are getting the most out of your pharmacy.
Living Well With Thyroid Disease: Some Tips
A series of otips to help thyroid patients live well with hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, and other thyroid conditions
Thyroid Diet and Weight Loss Information Center
Comprehensive information on how to successfully diet and lose weight effectively despite a thyroid problem, hypothyroidism, low thyroid, autoimmune thyroid disease, hyperthyroidism, endocrine problems, slow metabolism, and metabolicother issues. Developed by Mary Shomon, author of The Thyroid Diet, Living Well With Hypothyroidism and other thyroid patient informational materials. Includes information on HCG, Byetta, Symlin, metformin, and other hormonal treatments.
Treatments for Thyroid Diseases and Conditions
A review of key thyroid treatments, including treatments for hypothyroidism, Hashimoto's disease, hyperthyroidism, Graves' disease, nodules, goiter, thyroiditis, thyroid storm, and thyroid cancer.