Next to "I just got diagnosed with thyroid disease and I don't want to go on medication, what should I do??" I am most often asked "How do I find a doctor to work with?!?" We live in an era where more information than ever is available at our fingertips. So we naturally assume our… Continue reading How to Find a Practitioner Knowledgeable in Thyroid Health
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Thyroid Lab Work- Why your doctor probably won’t order the right labs & what to ask for instead
Welcome back to our thyroid disease series. Last time, we looked at what the thyroid is and some of its functions within our bodies. Today let’s talk a bit about thyroid lab work and the process for getting a proper diagnosis. Many patients with thyroid disease report that it took them 5+ doctors to *finally*… Continue reading Thyroid Lab Work- Why your doctor probably won’t order the right labs & what to ask for instead