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Hashimoto’s disease is an autoimmune disorder in which the body produces a specialized type of white blood cell (lymphocyte) which attacks the thyroid gland.  This results in an inflammatory response to the thyroid gland.

The symptoms of Hashimoto’s disease are varied.  A swollen thyroid gland, otherwise known as a goiter, is very common with Hashimoto’s.  The thyroid will enlarge in size as the disease process impairs its function.  The most common complaint people have is fullness in the throat area.

Initially, patients may feel signs of too much thyroid hormone-hyperthyroidism.  Symptoms include racing of the heart, nervousness. etc.  this is due to an inflammation of the thyroid gland, causing the gland to release much of its stored thyroid hormone.

After a period of time, and after the thyroid gland essentially ‘burns’ itself out, the hyperthyroid symptoms will give way to hypothyroid symptoms, such as fatigue, coldness, etc.

it is common for blood test to show elevated levels of thyroid antibodies in those who suffer from Hashimoto’s.  These antibodies

• Antithyroid Antibodies
• Antimicrosomal Antibodies

Hashimoto”s disease can affect people of all ages.  It has its most common incidence among women in their thirties and forties.  up to two percent of the population may suffer from Hashimoto’s.

Hashimoto’s disease is also associated with other autoimmune illnesses.

Autoimmune Illnesses Associated with Hashimoto’s:

• Adrenal insufficiency
• Chronic active hepatitis
• Diabetes
• Graves’
• Lupus
• Rheumatoid arthritis
• Sjogren’s Syndrome

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The thyroid gland produces 2 major hormones, Thyroxine (T4) and Triiodothyronine (T3).  These two hormones work inside the cells of the body , thyroids hormone helps the cells produce energy.  When there is not enough thyroid hormone produced like with hypothyroidism our bodies energy declines and the signs and symptoms of hypothyroidism presents itself.

Thyroid diagnosis:  Conventional approach and holistic approach

The conventional approach to diagnosing a thyroid disorder primarily revolves around the measurement of thyroid blood test, particularly the TSH test.  If the TSH is elevated , it is a sign that the pituitary gland is sensing a low thyroid hormone level in the body, and the TSH is being secreted in order to stimulate the thyroid gland to produce more thyroid hormone.

If the TSH normal, many physicians believe that automatically rules out a hypothyroid condition.

TSH Ranges

TSH Normal Range: 0.5-4.5mU/l

TSH Hypothyroid: the blood test result is greater than 4.5mU/l

Research has shown that relying solely on the TSH test will result in under-diagnosing many individuals who are suffering from hypothyroidism as much as 30% of the populatioln.

The Holistic Approach to Diagnosing Hypothyroidism

The holistic approach to diagnosing low thyroid function if very different from the standard conventional method of relying only on the blood test.

The holistic approach includes looking at the following componets.

• Thyroid Blood Test
• Medical History
• Basal body temperatures
• Physical exam

This information will hopefully help you to have a better understanding of low thyroid diagnosis.

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As many as 13 million adults could have an undiagnosed hypothyroid condition.  If you have a chronic illness that does not respond well to medical therapy including high cholesterol, high blood pressure, chronic infections, chronic fatigue, depression and more. It could be your thyroid.

Every single muscle, organ and cell in the body depends on adequate thyroid hormone levels for optimal functioning.

Physicians are taught to rely primarily on the TSH (thyroid stimulation hormone) blood test, if the TSH blood test is normal then, you most likely will not be diagnosed with a thyroid problem.  But perhaps the blood tests did not tell the whole story in evaluating thyroid problems.

Symptoms of low thyroid (hypothyroidism) can produce a huge amount of symptoms:

brittle nails, cold hands and feet, cold intolerance, constipation, depression, difficulty swallowing, dry skin, elevated cholesterol, high blood pressure, eyelid swelling, fatigue, hair loss, hoarseness, low blood pressure, inability to concentrate, infertility, irritability, menstrual irregularities, muscle cramps, muscle weakness, nervousness, poor memory, puffy eyes, slower heartbeat, throat pain and weight gain

Blood test for thyroid disorders should include:

• TSH  (normal range 0.5-4.5mU/l)
• T4    (normal 80-180ug/dl)
• T3    (normal 55-120ng/dl)

Most physicians rely solely on laboratory testing for diagnosing, and don’t take into account the patient’s signs and symptoms, family history and all other aspects of their health.

• Take your medication as prescribed, thyroid medication should be taken on an empty stomach
• Consider the addition of nutritional supplements
• Get the junk food out of your diet
• Don’t look to caffeine for energy
• Increase protein intake this helps with metabolism
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When we say chronic fatigue we are not talking about feeling tired on occasion.  This kind of fatigue stays with you day and night.  Even after a full nights sleep you wake up with that feeling of over whelming fatigue that nothing seems to make better.

You have probably tried all sorts of remedies but with no relief.  Most likely you are trying things like caffeine and other stimulates but in reality they only make you feel worse. Here are a few guidelines that might help you feel better.

• Eliminate sugars and caffeine (green tea should be ok)
• Don’t skip meals especially breakfast
• Keep a food diary certain foods may make you feel worse
• Consider nutritional supplements
• Check B12 levels and other blood test
• Make sure to get medical checkup to rule out other causes
• Thyroid blood test

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