Thyroid Treatment
If you have symptoms of hypothyroidism, Dr. Bloch will check the levels of thyroid hormones (T3 and T4) and thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) in your blood. If your laboratory tests are consistent with hypothyroidism, he will prescribe an appropriate dose of supplemental thyroid hormone and frequently monitor and adjust your dose based on both laboratory assessment and through your ongoing feedback about how you feel.
What is the process for treating my thyroid?
You will need an initial consultation with Dr. Dean Bloch, blood work and a follow up appointment with to determine a custom plan for you. Once thyroid levels have been assessed, there are a number of treatment options for correcting hypothyroidism. Typically, most thyroid hormone replacement options consist of some form of synthetic T4 (levothyroxine sodium) or desiccated thyroid. The most common forms of levothyroxine include Synthroid, Tirosint, and Levoxyl. The most common forms of desiccated thyroid are Nature-Throid, and Armour Thyroid. How do I know if my thyroid is unbalanced? If you are experiencing fatigue, weight gain or an inability to lose weight, your thyroid may be under performing. Benefits of Thyroid Replacement Therapy: Dr Bloch will carefully evaluate your results and work to get and maintain your thyroid levels in YOUR optimal level so you feel and function best. Gain energy, lose weight, sleep better.
What if my Thyroid levels are “within normal limits or “within the reference range?”
“Normal” values are based on statistical methods not how people feel. That's why it’s called a reference range. But every individual is different and has a different optimal level of thyroid hormone in order for their bodies to function most effectively. It is essential to consider how a person feels, not just lab values, when developing a treatment plan. In a regular medical practice, your primary may order a blood test for thyroid disorders often only looks at TSH levels and may not be using the most current benchmark levels for that particular hormone. While elevated TSH levels indicate low levels of T3 and T4, TSH can actually be suppressed by high levels of cortisol. If levels of T3 and T4 are not assessed directly, then you could be dealing with hypothyroidism without even realizing it. In 2002, the Society of Endocrinologists announced that the standard testing ranges for TSH were inaccurate and that many people with hypothyroidism were undiagnosed. To this day, many thyroid lab tests have not been corrected to test for the accurate range of thyroid hormone levels.
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