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How to Read Your Thyroid Lab Results: TSH, T3, T4 Explained

Your thyroid lab results arrive, but the numbers feel like a foreign language. TSH is 3.2 mIU/L, Free T4 shows 1.1 ng/dL, and your doctor says "everything looks normal." Yet you still feel exhausted, gain weight easily, and struggle with...

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Thyroid Test: Symptoms Checker and 30-Day Tracker

Do you feel tired, foggy, or just not yourself? It might not be your imagination. An estimated 20 million Americans have some form of thyroid disease. Up to 60 percent of those with thyroid disease are unaware of their condition....

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How to Lose Weight with Hashimoto’s: A Comprehensive Guide

Lose weight with Hashimoto's — it's a challenge, but not impossible. Did you know that up to 60% of individuals with thyroid disease are unaware of their condition, often leading to unexplained weight changes? Hashimoto's, an often silent yet impactful...

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Hashimoto’s Flare Up: Manage Your Symptoms & Triggers

Hashimoto's disease is an autoimmune disorder in which the body's immune system attacks the thyroid gland. The thyroid gland is a small, butterfly-shaped gland located in the front of the neck. It produces hormones that regulate the body's metabolism. In...

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Thyroid Temperature Chart & Understanding Thyroid Status

Many of us know what thyroid and thyroxine are, and at least one person with a thyroid-related condition. During your visit to the doctor's office, your doctor might have asked you to get your labs done to assess your thyroid...

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Managing Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis Disease? Use a Tracker App

Hashimoto’s thyroiditis is an autoimmune condition, which is often present throughout the entire life. It is one of the most commonly diagnosed types of thyroid disease, and it requires adequate management (including the regular monitoring of hormone levels). In the...

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Getting Pregnant Despite Having Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis

All over the world, there are millions of women who have an unfulfilled desire for children. This can place a lot of pressure on both partners, affecting the overall quality of life in a negative manner. Often times, the cause...

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L-Thyroxine for Hypothyroidism: Dosage, Timing, Side Effects

L-Thyroxine is a drug that is commonly prescribed for those who have been diagnosed with hypothyroidism, a medical condition in which the thyroid gland functions at a slow rate and fails to produce adequate quantities of hormones. The treatment is...

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