Thyroid hormones are a group of hormones that are produced naturally in the body. With age, and because of other health problems, thyroid hormones may become less effective. Thyroid hormones support metabolism and energy. Standard laboratory thyroid tests are often insufficient to identify all cases of low thyroid function. A suboptimal thyroid, also known as subclinical hypothyroidism may present as fatigue, loss of energy, brain fog, memory/concentration issues, brittle hairs and nails, constipation, depression/anxiety, sleep problems, and weight gain along with others. Your lab results may show that your TSH, T4 and T3 are ‘within normal limits’ even though you are experiencing symptoms of low thyroid.
Within normal limits does not = optimal!
Thyroid disorders may also lead to Hashimoto’s or hypothyroidism or Graves or hyperthyroidism. Comprehensive lab work will be ordered, reviewed, and monitored to ensure correct treatment is provided.
Thyroid treatment may include medications called: T4 (Synthroid, levothyroxine, eltroxin), T3 (Cytomel), T3/T4 compounded thyroid, and/or dessicated T4/T3. Compounded and dessicated thyroid are ordered via a compounding pharmacy only.
Our NP at Nature Doctors or Body Measure can work with you to optimize your thyroid levels.
