Tag: Thyroid beginner series
T4 Thyroid Basics: The Test, The Medication, The Hormone
This is video #3 in my thyroid beginner series and today it’s all about T4. T4 is essential in understanding your thyroid because it’s actually 3 different things in one. T4 is a prescription medication, a hormone that your body produces naturally, and a test that you can order. Learn the differences, what they mean…
The Thyroid Controversy: Where Doctors Go Wrong
This is lesson #2 in my thyroid beginner series which is primarily designed for those who are building a foundation of knowledge in thyroid dysfunction or for those who have recently been diagnosed. Today we will be discussing why there is so much controversy surrounding thyroid treatment and why it can be difficult to get…
Thyroid Surgery: FAQ & What to Expect After the Procedure
No one wants surgery but sometimes it’s necessary. This post will walk you through everything you need to know as a patient about thyroid surgery. You’ll learn what conditions it is recommended to treat, the complications of the surgery, why some people gain weight afterward, and what you can do to prevent this side effect:…
Thyroid Cyst: Treatment, Testing, Causes & More
Most thyroid cysts are completely benign and nothing to worry or stress over. But some cysts may contain cancerous cells which require more aggressive treatment. This guide will teach you everything you need to know about thyroid cysts including symptoms, management, and how to determine if your cyst is cancerous or not. What is a…
Thyroid Ultrasound Patient Guide – Everything You Need to Know
Do you need to get a thyroid ultrasound? Do you already have your results in hand? Are you confused as to why your Doctor would order this test? Are your results confusing to you? In this post, you will learn the basics of thyroid ultrasound testing including why doctors order this test, what type of…
What Does your Thyroid Do? 10 Critical Functions to Know
Call me biased, but I would tell you that your thyroid is the most important endocrine gland in your body. Not only does it interact with almost every single cell, it also regulates and controls critical processes like your weight and cholesterol levels. But we are putting the cart before the horse. If you are…
Thyroid Cancer Basics: Symptoms, Prognosis, Diagnosis & More
Cancer is a scary word and most of the fear associated with this word has to do with not understanding cancer. If you can learn the basics of thyroid cancer, including what to expect with treatment and prognosis, then you may not be as fearful about your cancer. This guide will teach you what you…
Radioactive Iodine (RAI) Guide: Indications, Side Effects, & More
Radioactive iodine is a procedure that results in the intentional destruction of your thyroid gland. This procedure is often used to treat serious medical conditions such as hyperthyroidism and thyroid cancer. But is this procedure without side effects? Learn more about radioactive iodine including what it is used for, the side effects to watch out…
A Beginner’s Guide to Thyroid Nodules: Causes, Treatment, Symptoms
Have you been recently diagnosed with a thyroid nodule? Do you have a thyroid nodule and you are wondering what it means or how to treat it? Are you looking for treatment options, including natural and conventional, for your thyroid nodule? All of these and more will be discussed in this beginner’s guide to thyroid…
Complete T4 and T3 Guide: What Do They Mean for your Thyroid?
If you’ve been diagnosed with a thyroid problem then you may, at some point, have thrown your hands up in the air in frustration. After all, why does it even matter if you as a thyroid patient understand how your thyroid functions? For one simple reason: The thyroid patients who understand thyroid function are always…
