Dr. David Derry Answers Reader Questions
Retired practitioner Dr. David Derry, a beloved thyroid expert in Canada for years, responds to questions regarding thyroid disease from readers.
Asthma
Could asthma symptoms be related to the thyroid? (November 2003)
Could asthma symptoms be related to the thyroid? (November 2003)
Adrenal Function
Is a low adrenal problem interfering with thyroid treatment? (November 2003)
Is a low adrenal problem interfering with thyroid treatment? (November 2003)
Low Milk Supply & Breastfeeding With Thyroid Problems
Why do some thyroid patients seem to have such difficulty with low milk supply when attempting to breastfeed? (November 2003)
Why do some thyroid patients seem to have such difficulty with low milk supply when attempting to breastfeed? (November 2003)
Going from Hypothyroidism to Hyperthyroidism
Is it unusual to go from hypothyroid to hyperthyroid? (November 2003)
Is it unusual to go from hypothyroid to hyperthyroid? (November 2003)
Sulfur Allergies & Levoxyl
Can Levoxyl be a problem for people with sulfure allergies? (November 2003)
Can Levoxyl be a problem for people with sulfure allergies? (November 2003)
Urticaria (Hives) and Thyroid Problems
Can acute urticaria (hives) and acute angioedema (swelling) that doesn't respond to antihistamine and steroid respond to thyroid treatment? (November 2003)
Can acute urticaria (hives) and acute angioedema (swelling) that doesn't respond to antihistamine and steroid respond to thyroid treatment? (November 2003)
Breast Cancer, Tamoxifen, Thyroid & Weight Loss
A reader who has had breast cancer and is on tamoxifen, and has gained 65 pounds while hypothyroid, looks for advice. (October 2003)
A reader who has had breast cancer and is on tamoxifen, and has gained 65 pounds while hypothyroid, looks for advice. (October 2003)
Hair Loss
A reader with severe patchy hair loss that is devastating her self esteem asks about ideas to try that won't break the bank. (October 2003)
A reader with severe patchy hair loss that is devastating her self esteem asks about ideas to try that won't break the bank. (October 2003)
Hypothyroid and Weight Changes
Can you be hypothyroid and not have one of the main symptoms, weight gain? (November 2003)
Can you be hypothyroid and not have one of the main symptoms, weight gain? (November 2003)
Disappearing Iodine Test, and Thyroid Helper
What does Dr. Derry think of the disappearing iodine test, and the product Thyroid Helper? (October 2003)
What does Dr. Derry think of the disappearing iodine test, and the product Thyroid Helper? (October 2003)
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, TSH Levels, & More
A reader with chronic fatigue syndrome and weight loss wonders whether the problem is his thyroid, his adrenals, toxic exposures, diet or something else? (October 2003)
A reader with chronic fatigue syndrome and weight loss wonders whether the problem is his thyroid, his adrenals, toxic exposures, diet or something else? (October 2003)
Clinical Diagnosis of Thyroid Disease
I have vacillating periods/episodes of HYPER and hypothyroid symptoms. I'm trying to find more out more about Hashitoxicosis, as I think that's what is going on. (November 2003)
I have vacillating periods/episodes of HYPER and hypothyroid symptoms. I'm trying to find more out more about Hashitoxicosis, as I think that's what is going on. (November 2003)
Graves' Disease & Stress
Can Graves' disease be triggered by stressors such as exposure to toxic molds? (November 2003)
Can Graves' disease be triggered by stressors such as exposure to toxic molds? (November 2003)
Green Tea & Fluoride
I have been reading that green tea contains toxic levels of fluoride. Do you agree with this? (November 2003)
I have been reading that green tea contains toxic levels of fluoride. Do you agree with this? (November 2003)
Goiters
Do you know of any new treatment to shrink it down? I would really rather go that way instead of an operation. (November 2003)
Do you know of any new treatment to shrink it down? I would really rather go that way instead of an operation. (November 2003)