813 - Is Your Thyroid Diagnosis Correct?

In this episode, I answer the question, “Is your thyroid diagnosis correct?” Surprisingly, this question is asked more commonly than you think. Even in the functional medicine sphere, thyroid issues are overdiagnosed and overtreated, often leading patients down the wrong treatment path. 

Rather than being shoehorned into a thyroid diagnosis, it’s important to look at the scientific evidence that explains why it may not be your thyroid causing symptoms of fatigue, digestive issues, or brain fog. Listen in to hear when thyroid medication and interventions are necessary, what TPO and TSH levels indicate a thyroid issue, and what steps you can take to discover the true root cause of your health issues.

• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30351232/ 

• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33161885/ 

• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11836274/

• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28536577/

• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27607246/

• The Gut-Thyroid Connection: https://drruscio.com/the-gut-thyroid-connection1/ 

• How to Get Off Thyroid Meds Naturally: https://drruscio.com/how-to-get-off-thyroid-medication/ 

• Thyroid Course: https://drruscio.com/thyroid-course/ 

• Courses, free guides, and more: https://drruscio.com/resources?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=drruscio.com_resources

00:00 Intro 

00:23 Overprescribed Hormone - The Data

02:18 Symptom Confusion

03:47 TSH Levels

06:24 Why You Should Look Elsewhere

10:09 What About Sluggish Thyroid?

12:07 Thyroid Autoimmunity & TPO Levels

17:29 What You Can Do Now

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DISCLAIMER: The information on this site is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare provider before starting any new treatment or discontinuing an existing treatment.

Music featured in this video: "Modern Technology" by Andrew G, https://audiojungle.net/user/andrew_g 

*Full transcript available on YouTube by clicking the “Show transcript” button on the bottom right of the video.