Get Tested for Thyroid Disease and Properly Diagnosed
There are a number of tests for thyroid conditions, including blood tests, x-ray tests, imaging, biopsies, and more. Thyroid patient advocate Mary Shomon will help you learn more about how doctors test your thyroid, and how they use this information to diagnose your thyroid condition.
Dear Doctors: A Letter From Your Former Patient
Thyroid patient Cindi S. wrote this letter to patient advocate Mary Shomon to help resolve the frustration she had after years of misdiagnosis by numerous doctors. Now, looking back after finally getting the diagnosis she needed, she shares her thoughts from the patient perspective.
Thyroid patient Cindi S. wrote this letter to patient advocate Mary Shomon to help resolve the frustration she had after years of misdiagnosis by numerous doctors. Now, looking back after finally getting the diagnosis she needed, she shares her thoughts from the patient perspective.
Thyroid Blood Tests
Diagnosing thyroid disease is a process that can incorporate numerous factors, including clinical evaluation, blood tests, imaging tests, biopsies and other tests. In this article, you’ll learn more about the blood tests that are used as part of thyroid disease diagnosis and management.
Diagnosing thyroid disease is a process that can incorporate numerous factors, including clinical evaluation, blood tests, imaging tests, biopsies and other tests. In this article, you’ll learn more about the blood tests that are used as part of thyroid disease diagnosis and management.
Thyroid Self-Tests / Ordering Your Own Tests
Some patients need to be highly involved in their thyroid diagnosis and care, which is where self-tests and the ability to order your own tests can be critical tools for an empowered patient. The following is a look at some of the self-testing options for thyroid patients, including ZRT, Diagnos-Techs, Biosafe, and other tests.
Some patients need to be highly involved in their thyroid diagnosis and care, which is where self-tests and the ability to order your own tests can be critical tools for an empowered patient. The following is a look at some of the self-testing options for thyroid patients, including ZRT, Diagnos-Techs, Biosafe, and other tests.
Unconventional Tests and Procedures to Diagnose Thyroid Disease
Practitioners sometimes use other diagnostic procedures and tests to identify thyroid dysfunction. The use of these tests is considered controversial to many mainstream practitioners. Some of these tests are, however, well-accepted and in use among alternative, integrative and holistic physicians.
Practitioners sometimes use other diagnostic procedures and tests to identify thyroid dysfunction. The use of these tests is considered controversial to many mainstream practitioners. Some of these tests are, however, well-accepted and in use among alternative, integrative and holistic physicians.
Diagnosing Thyroid Conditions
Diagnosing Thyroid Conditions: In addition to a thyroid-specific clinical evaluation, thyroid conditions require specific tests and procedures to be diagnosed. The following article reviews the different criteria for diagnosis, including hypothyroidism, Hashimoto’s disease, hyperthyroidism, Graves’ disease, goiter, nodules, and thyroid cancer.
Diagnosing Thyroid Conditions: In addition to a thyroid-specific clinical evaluation, thyroid conditions require specific tests and procedures to be diagnosed. The following article reviews the different criteria for diagnosis, including hypothyroidism, Hashimoto’s disease, hyperthyroidism, Graves’ disease, goiter, nodules, and thyroid cancer.
Thyroid Testing and Diagnosis
Diagnosing thyroid disease is a process that can incorporate numerous factors, including clinical evaluation, blood tests, imaging tests, biopsies and other tests. This article provides an overview of the various diagnostic tests, evaluations and procedures that are used to identify and diagnose thyroid disease and conditions.
Diagnosing thyroid disease is a process that can incorporate numerous factors, including clinical evaluation, blood tests, imaging tests, biopsies and other tests. This article provides an overview of the various diagnostic tests, evaluations and procedures that are used to identify and diagnose thyroid disease and conditions.
Thyroid Imaging Tests
Diagnosing thyroid disease is a process that can incorporate numerous factors, including clinical evaluation, blood tests, imaging tests, biopsies, and other tests. In this article, you’ll learn more about the imaging tests that are used as part of thyroid disease diagnosis and management.
Diagnosing thyroid disease is a process that can incorporate numerous factors, including clinical evaluation, blood tests, imaging tests, biopsies, and other tests. In this article, you’ll learn more about the imaging tests that are used as part of thyroid disease diagnosis and management.
Clinical Evaluation for Thyroid Disease
Diagnosing thyroid disease is a process that can incorporate numerous factors, including clinical evaluation, blood tests, imaging tests, biopsies, and other tests. Here, the thyroid-specific aspects of a clinical examination for thyroid disease are explored.
Diagnosing thyroid disease is a process that can incorporate numerous factors, including clinical evaluation, blood tests, imaging tests, biopsies, and other tests. Here, the thyroid-specific aspects of a clinical examination for thyroid disease are explored.
Seniors on the Edge
Mary Shomon takes a look at a study published in October 2006 that looked at whether people over 65 with borderline thyroid problems are more likely to suffer have depression, anxiety, and problems with memory or thinking than people with normal thyroid function.
Mary Shomon takes a look at a study published in October 2006 that looked at whether people over 65 with borderline thyroid problems are more likely to suffer have depression, anxiety, and problems with memory or thinking than people with normal thyroid function.
The TSH Normal Range: Why is There Still Controversy?
As of late 2006, the nation's endocrinologists are still divided regarding the TSH reference range, a controversy that has implications for thyroid patients. One of the nation's most prominent endocrinologists, Dr. Jeffrey Garber, talks to patient advocate Mary Shomon regarding his thoughts about the TSH controversy, what the normal range should be, and what it means for patients.
As of late 2006, the nation's endocrinologists are still divided regarding the TSH reference range, a controversy that has implications for thyroid patients. One of the nation's most prominent endocrinologists, Dr. Jeffrey Garber, talks to patient advocate Mary Shomon regarding his thoughts about the TSH controversy, what the normal range should be, and what it means for patients.
What is the Optimal TSH Level for Thyroid Patients?
What is the optimal TSH level for thyroid patients? Researchers have looked at the issue, and recommended a target level, especially for those who want to avoid heart disease risk factors. Mary Shomon explores the issue further.
What is the optimal TSH level for thyroid patients? Researchers have looked at the issue, and recommended a target level, especially for those who want to avoid heart disease risk factors. Mary Shomon explores the issue further.
Saliva Testing for Thyroid Evaluation
Drs. Richard and Karilee Shames discuss the usefulness of saliva testing for hormonal evaluation of adrenal, thyroid and reproductive sex hormones.
Drs. Richard and Karilee Shames discuss the usefulness of saliva testing for hormonal evaluation of adrenal, thyroid and reproductive sex hormones.
What is a Normal TSH?
Understanding the thyroid stimulating hormone -- TSH -- test, and what a normal result means, and how it's used to diagnose and manage hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism.
Understanding the thyroid stimulating hormone -- TSH -- test, and what a normal result means, and how it's used to diagnose and manage hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism.
The Return of the TRH Stimulation Test: The Challenge Test That May Detect Hypothyroidism Better Than the TSH Test
The TRH Stimulation Test is a long-standing, highly sensitive test that measures the effectiveness of the thyroid in action, not just a static blood test. Dr. Raphael Kellman is hoping to revive interest in and use of this test to detect the millions of undiagnosed hypothyroid patients in America.
The TRH Stimulation Test is a long-standing, highly sensitive test that measures the effectiveness of the thyroid in action, not just a static blood test. Dr. Raphael Kellman is hoping to revive interest in and use of this test to detect the millions of undiagnosed hypothyroid patients in America.
The TSH Reference Range Wars: What's "Normal?", Who is Wrong, Who is Right...And What Does It All Mean For You and Your Health?
The ongoing controversy about what the Thyroid Stimulating Hormone -- TSH test -- levels are normal, and which are indicative of disease shows no signs of going away in late 2005. Experts have taken sides the battle, and the losers are the patients who don't get proper treatment. Explore this urgent controversy with Thyroid Guide Mary Shomon.
The ongoing controversy about what the Thyroid Stimulating Hormone -- TSH test -- levels are normal, and which are indicative of disease shows no signs of going away in late 2005. Experts have taken sides the battle, and the losers are the patients who don't get proper treatment. Explore this urgent controversy with Thyroid Guide Mary Shomon.
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 now a raging controversy, and recommendationsto narrow the range made several years ago are still being resisted. How many people are actually hypothyroid, if the new, narrower range were adopted. The answer will shock you.
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 now a raging controversy, and recommendationsto narrow the range made several years ago are still being resisted. How many people are actually hypothyroid, if the new, narrower range were adopted. The answer will shock you.
Optimum Time and Conditions for Thyroid Blood Tests: When Should You Test, and Should You Fast?
Does it matter what time you have your TSH test done, and do you need to fast before a TSH test? Mary Shomon takes a look at some research findings that help explore these questions.
Does it matter what time you have your TSH test done, and do you need to fast before a TSH test? Mary Shomon takes a look at some research findings that help explore these questions.
Routine Health Screenings: What Tests Should You Be Getting?
An overview of the routine health screening tests you should be regularly getting as part of good preventive medical care.
An overview of the routine health screening tests you should be regularly getting as part of good preventive medical care.
Thyroid Disease 101: The First Place to Start
Overview of information about thyroid disease, including diagnosis and treatment of hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, nodules, goiter, and thyroid cancer.
Overview of information about thyroid disease, including diagnosis and treatment of hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, nodules, goiter, and thyroid cancer.
Thyroid Antibodies
A look at what it means to have thyroid antibodies, and whether or not this calls for treatment
A look at what it means to have thyroid antibodies, and whether or not this calls for treatment
Thyroid Test Values Chart
Chart that helps you interpret TSH levels and other lab values and whether they point to hypothyroidism.
Chart that helps you interpret TSH levels and other lab values and whether they point to hypothyroidism.
How To Interpret Your TSH Blood Test Results
Step-by-step guidelines on how to interpret your TSH blood test results.
Step-by-step guidelines on how to interpret your TSH blood test results.
How to Tell If You Are Hypothyroid
How to know if your test results point to hypothyroidism.
How to know if your test results point to hypothyroidism.
How to Tell If You Are Hyperthyroid
How to know if your test results point to hyperthyroidism.
How to know if your test results point to hyperthyroidism.
How to Tell If You Are Hyperthyroid
Step-by-step guidelines on how to tell if you are hyperthyroid.
Step-by-step guidelines on how to tell if you are hyperthyroid.
Thyroid Function Testing: Dealing with Interpretation Difficulties
Great article from the Journal of Naturopathic Medicine
Great article from the Journal of Naturopathic Medicine
Tests Used to Examine the Thyroid
Describes all lab, x-ray tests and what they mean, from Endocrineweb.
Describes all lab, x-ray tests and what they mean, from Endocrineweb.
How to Do a Thyroid Self-Check
Step-by-step guidelines on how to perform a thyroid self-check.
Step-by-step guidelines on how to perform a thyroid self-check.