When Hypothyroid & Hyperthyroid Signs Present Together

when hypothyroid and hyperthyroid signs symptoms present together

From the traditional medicine perspective, hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism sit at opposite ends of the thyroid spectrum with entirely different clinical presentations and polar opposite symptoms. While this model holds true often times, I would like to make the case that the line between symptoms of hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism is not so pencil sharp but rather blurry.

Is it possible to have both hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism symptoms at the very same time?

Absolutely. I have a mix of both. How about you?

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Hypothyroidism: Bloating and the Immune System

Hypothyroidism, Bloating, Gut, Immune System, and Thyroid Autoimmunity

Do you struggle with bloating, cramping, gas, and indigestion? You’re not alone.

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An Anonymous Thyroid Letter to Myself

An anonymous thyroid letter to myself

Several years ago a Hypothyroid Mom reader contacted me with a letter that she wrote to her family. She asked me to keep it anonymous. It turned out to be a letter that resonated with so many of my followers that I invited her back again to give us an update. This letter to herself is inspiring and incredibly beautiful, exactly what we all need on our worst of days.

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Hashimoto’s thyroiditis: a case of immunological mistaken identity

Hashimoto's Thyroiditis: A Case of Immunological Mistaken Identity

The immune system  serves as a defense system to eliminate foreign invaders like viruses, bacteria, and cancer. Yes, that makes logical sense, but where things get complicated is when your immune system makes mistakes and attacks your own body parts as if they were the enemy and that includes your thyroid gland. [Read more…]

Low-dose Naltrexone for Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis. A Game Changer.

Low-dose Naltrexone for Hashimoto's. A Game Changer.

Low-dose Naltrexone. Have you heard of it?

Has your doctor tried it? Probably not. This little-known prescription is a game changer for many of my Hypothyroid Mom readers with Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, yet few doctors prescribe it. If you are interested in resources to help you locate an LDN prescribing doctor in your region, book an individual consult on my calendar at this link here: Let’s Talk.

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Understanding the True Cause of Autoimmune Disease

Understanding the true cause of autoimmune disease

Dr. Amy Myers is a former autoimmune patient who has empowered thousands of people to reverse Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, Graves’ disease, and other autoimmune diseases. [Read more…]