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Episode 205: Understanding Thyroid Labs: What Your Doctor Might Be Missing
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In episode 205 of the Thyroid Answers Podcast, Dr. Kelly Halderman returns to discuss Thyroid labs and what your doctor might be missing.
In this episode, we cover:
- Why TSH run by itself can be a misleading test
- Why both total and free hormones should be run, but often aren't
- Understanding T3 Uptake
- Reverse T3: what it is and why it is improtant
- Thyroid antibodies: the reality behind their presence
- And more...
If you struggle with chronic hypothyroid symptoms despite what you have been told is appropriate or "optimized" Thyroid Hormone Replacement, you must listen to this episode. The answers will help you understand why you are stuck in Thyroid Purgatory.
Need your personal questions answered? Schedule a Complimentary Discovery call at: https://l.bttr.to/LGjGk
Is there a topic you would like covered on the Thyroid Answers Podcast? Send your topic request to [email protected].
website: www.drericbalcavage.com
116 episodes
Manage episode 502579742 series 2935464
In episode 205 of the Thyroid Answers Podcast, Dr. Kelly Halderman returns to discuss Thyroid labs and what your doctor might be missing.
In this episode, we cover:
- Why TSH run by itself can be a misleading test
- Why both total and free hormones should be run, but often aren't
- Understanding T3 Uptake
- Reverse T3: what it is and why it is improtant
- Thyroid antibodies: the reality behind their presence
- And more...
If you struggle with chronic hypothyroid symptoms despite what you have been told is appropriate or "optimized" Thyroid Hormone Replacement, you must listen to this episode. The answers will help you understand why you are stuck in Thyroid Purgatory.
Need your personal questions answered? Schedule a Complimentary Discovery call at: https://l.bttr.to/LGjGk
Is there a topic you would like covered on the Thyroid Answers Podcast? Send your topic request to [email protected].
website: www.drericbalcavage.com
116 episodes
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