Hypothyroidism (low thyroid)
Can You Get Brand Name Synthroid at a Reasonable…
Generic medicines are supposed to save you money, but not all generic drugs are interchangeable. Many people are aware that generic levothyroxine and the brand name Synthroid can't always be freely sw…
Bad Thyroid Dose Causes Nasty Symptoms
Pharmacists and pharmacy technicians make an unbelievable number of mistakes. It is the dirty little secret that most patients never hear about. And the profession of pharmacy is not anxious to study …
What Is the Best Way to Take Synthroid?
An underactive thyroid is a very common cause of fatigue. Nearly 5 percent of US adolescents and adults suffer from the consequences of inadequate thyroid function. The usual treatment is a thyroid ho…
Can You Stop Being Tired All the Time?
There are too many possible causes of fatigue to offer a one-size-fits-all solution. Anemia due to inadequate iron or lack of B vitamins can make people feel worn out. So can many serious health probl…
Will Eating Walnuts Lower Your Cholesterol?
Could eating walnuts lower your cholesterol? A few decades ago, people were warned to avoid walnuts as well as other types of tree nuts because of their high fat content. Experts expected this to lead…
Will Taking T3 with T4 Make You Feel Better?
Thyroid disorders, particularly underactive thyroid, are extremely common, and most doctors treat them with a single medication. For hypothyroidism due to inadequate thyroid hormone production, they p…
How Can You Feel Better with a Sluggish Thyroid?
Millions of Americans are struggling to manage despite a sluggish thyroid gland. Levothyroxine, the main treatment for underactive thyroid, is among the most frequently prescribed drugs in the country…
Why Would Armour Thyroid Help Hashimoto’s?
The thyroid gland is small and rather unobtrusive, but its effects are huge. This butterfly-shaped bit of tissue on the front of the neck produces hormones that help set the metabolism of every cell i…
Is Armour Thyroid Better Than T4 for Some People…
Many people have a thyroid gland that doesn't work properly. In some, the gland appears to spontaneously lose its ability to produce enough thyroid hormones. For others, surgery or radiation treatment…
What Is the Story on Selenium and Thyroid?
The body is a remarkable system. Like any system, every part affects all the others. Consequently, focusing on just one nutrient usually doesn't make a lot of sense. When it comes to thyroid function,…
Show 1096: What You Need to Know About Treating …
An estimated 20 million Americans have trouble with their thyroid glands. Doctors have become accustomed to making the diagnosis of hypothyroidism based on a single blood test. Often they prescribe ju…
Are Soy Products a Problem for People on Synthro…
Levothyroxine (Synthroid) is one of the most commonly prescribed medications in the country. Approximately 20 million Americans have a thyroid condition, so perhaps we shouldn't be surprised that synt…
How to Make Sense of Thyroid Blood Tests
As many as 20 million people in the US have thyroid disorders, according to the American Thyroid Association. But how would you know if your thyroid gland is functioning properly or not? First and for…
How Do Phthalates Affect Hormones?
A few weeks ago researchers reported that many packaged mac and cheese products contained detectable levels of the endocrine-disrupting chemicals called phthalates. These compounds are generally used …
How Bad Is Coffee with Levothyroxine?
Levothyroxine (Levoxyl, Synthroid) was prescribed more than any other medication in the US last year. Wouldn't you think people would be eager to learn the best way to take it? Yet there is surprising…
Food and Drug Interactions Are Important! Levoth…
The next time you get a prescription from your physician that says "take once a day," stop! Do not accept such a vague instruction. Ask the prescriber what precisely that means and follow up with the…
How to Treat Hashimoto’s Disease with Levo…
Thyroid dysfunction is surprisingly common. Hashimoto's disease, an autoimmune disorder, is frequently the cause. The usual treatment, levothyroxine, under brand names or as a generic medicine, is amo…
Will You Save Money Buying Synthroid from Canada…
Drugs are more expensive in the US than anywhere else in the world. In many other countries, the government puts a cap on what the pharmaceutical companies can charge for their products. This does not…
Is It Risky to Rely on Sea Salt?
Over the past decade or two, many people have come to believe that sea salt has significant health benefits over the common table salt that has long been familiar in salt shakers. Sea salt is produc…
What Is the Difference Between Armour and Synthr…
There are millions of people whose thyroid glands don't work optimally. Because thyroid hormones affect every cell in the body, this can have quite an impact on how well people feel. Problems may ar…
How to Get the Right Treatment for Underactive T…
An underactive thyroid gland is a surprisingly common condition, affecting up to 5 percent of adult Americans. More people experience subclinical hypothyroidism than overt hypothyroidism. Nonetheless,…
Why Should You Order Your Own Blood Tests?
Do you know what your vitamin levels are? What about Vitamin B12 in particular? How about thyroid status? Why not order your own blood tests so you can have data on TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone), …
Will Flame Retardants Harm the Thyroid?
Americans have heard quite a lot about bisphenol A or BPA, an ingredient found in many plastic containers as well as cash register receipts. It is an endocrine disruptor, mimicking the actions of the …
What Is the Best Time to Take Synthroid?
Thyroid problems are extremely common, with about 12 percent of the American population affected by one at some point during their lives (American Thyroid Association). Since an underactive thyroid gl…
Does T3 Thyroid Hormone Make You High?
The thyroid hormone levothyroxine is one of the most commonly prescribed drugs in the country. With so many people needing to take thyroid hormone, most doctors think they know all about it. But scien…
What is the Link Between Fatigue, Joint Pain and…
Hypothyroidism is one of the most common conditions affecting Americans. It is estimated that over 100 million prescriptions are filled annually for thyroid hormones either as levothyroxine (Levothroi…
Bonus Interview: Dr. Antonio Bianco Describes Hi…
[audio src="//www.peoplespharmacy.com/wp-content/uploads/BiancoThyroidWebExtra.mp3"][/audio] You will hear the highlights of Dr. Bianco's discussion of the genetic differences among human beings that …
Bonus Interview: Dr. Ridha Arem on Achieving Thy…
We spoke with Dr. Ridha Arem in 2013 when his book, The Thyroid Solution Diet: Boost Your Sluggish Metabolism to Lose Weight, was released. There wasn't enough time in Show 1015: Thyroid Mysteries, Co…
Is Soy Milk Unsafe for the Thyroid?
What should you eat when you are diagnosed with a condition such as hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid)? Doctors rarely offer advice on this question, partly because they often have little background…
How Should We Be Interpreting Thyroid Test Resul…
Treating a thyroid hormone imbalance successfully requires interpreting thyroid test results correctly. That can sometimes be tricky, especially since one of the crucial measurements, thyroid stimulat…
Weighing the Differences Between Armour and Levo…
There are many contentious issues in medicine, but thyroid treatment remains one of the most controversial. Most endocrinologists and primary care physicians have been taught that synthetic levothyrox…
Better Thyroid Treatment to Banish Fatigue
Q. My thyroid gland was removed and I have been on Synthroid or generic levothyroxine for more than 20 years. Although I am 52, I feel 20 years older. I am always tired and my muscles ache. One doctor…
If My Thyroid Test Is Normal Why Do I Feel Like …
Q. I have been hypothyroid since I had half my thyroid removed years ago. A complete thyroid panel is done every 6 months. My results are always normal but I don't feel good. I am sensitive to cold, h…
Angry Endocrinologists Demand Proof Calcium Affe…
Q. You have written that "Calcium and other minerals found in common antacids can interfere with the absorption of Synthroid." We believe this to be incorrect. Aluminum hydroxide, Carafate and ferrous…
Coffee Blocks Synthroid Absorption
Q. Can I drink coffee after taking Synthroid? A. Synthroid (levothyroxine) is absorbed best when it is taken on an empty stomach. Patients are often advised to take it first thing in the morning, but …
Puffy Eyelids and Swollen Fingers Could Signal T…
Although the thyroid gland is small, it is important. Thyroid hormones affect every organ system. As a consequence, thyroid problems may show up in nondescript symptoms such as fatigue, clumsiness, co…
Iodized Salt Shown to Reduce Risk of Thyroid Pro…
Iodine is essential for thyroid function, which is why many countries add iodine to their salt. In China, some consumers were concerned that iodized salt would increase their risk of thyroid disorders…
Thyroid Dogma Under Siege
Hypothyroidism is one of the most common conditions in the United States. No one really seems to understand why there is such epidemic of underactive thyroid function. Some chalk it up to normal aging…
The Mysterious Thyroid Epidemic
Is there an invisible thyroid epidemic sweeping the country? Thyroid dysfunction is one of the most common health problems in America and no one knows why it has become so widespread. At last count, a…
Iodine-Containing Contrast May Harm Thyroid
Iodide contrast used to sharpen some diagnostic images seem to have an unrecognized dark side. A study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine was based on 20-year follow-up data of nearly 2,00…