Category: Hypothyroidism
Can Hypothyroidism Cause High Blood Sugar?
The answer is yes! But what I find in most patients is that the underlying cause of high blood sugar is typically not the thyroid. Even though thyroid function can play a role, it’s usually other underlying conditions such as how much stress you are under, how much thyroid medication you are taking, what types…
Does Taking Thyroid Medication Cause High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)?
Thyroid hormone absolutely does impact both your blood pressure and heart rate. But what are you supposed to do if you feel good on your thyroid medication but you still have high blood pressure? How can you manage high blood pressure on medications like Cytomel, liothyronine, or Armour thyroid (which are actually amazing for thyroid…
Is it Possible to get Pregnant with Thyroid Problems?
It is definitely possible to get pregnant if you have thyroid problems. But, having said that, it doesn’t mean that it is easy. The presence of thyroid dysfunction will not only make it more difficult to conceive, but it may also put your baby at increased risk of certain complications. In this article you will…
Can Thyroid Problems Cause Eyebrow Hair Loss?
Does thyroid disease lead to eyebrow hair loss? The answer is definitely yes. If you have thyroid problems (such as hypothyroidism) then chances are high that you might also be suffering from eyebrow hair loss. One big issue with eyebrow hair loss is that this symptom can persist even though you are taking thyroid medication!…
How Long Does it Take Thyroid Medication to Work?
Have you recently started taking thyroid medication? Are you still waiting for it to kick in? If so, then this is the article for you. The short answer to your question is that it takes around 6 weeks for thyroid medication to kick in and for you to start feeling better. The long answer is…
NP Thyroid vs Armour Thyroid: What’s the Difference?
NP Thyroid is a thyroid medication that is similar to but slightly different than Armour thyroid. Will switching from Armour to NP make a difference in your body? Will it help with weight loss? Will it prevent hair loss? The answer is maybe and it has to do with the difference between these medications. The…
Can You Live Without a Thyroid? What to Expect After Surgery or RAI
Your thyroid gland produces some of the most important hormones in your entire body. But what happens if you have your thyroid removed? Or destroyed? Are you able to survive? The answer is yes and it has to do with the fact that thyroid medication contains the same hormones that your body produces naturally. The…
Thyroid Supplements for Weight Loss: Do They Actually Work?
Is it possible to take supplements to help you lose weight if you have thyroid disease? Do they actually work? Or will they not work because of your condition? I’ve treated thousands of patients with thyroid disease and I can tell you that while some supplements may help with weight loss they are probably not…
Can Hypothyroidism Be Cured Permanently? 3 Treatments Which Help
Almost everyone with hypothyroidism will wonder at some point in time whether or not their condition is curable. What do I mean by curable? I mean that the condition can be treated to the point that it completely disappears and you are back to normal. Can this actually happen? The short answer is maybe. The…
Synthroid Overdose: Signs & Symptoms You’re Taking too Much
Are you taking Synthroid and just not feeling quite right? If so, there’s a possibility that you may be taking too much. According to research, about 20-30% of all thyroid patients taking thyroid medication are taking more than they need at any given time. That means there’s about a 2-3 out of 10 chance that…
