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by Dr. Alan Christianson, Hy Bender
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Thyroid Disease
Cover
Title Page
Copyright Page
Dedication
Contents
Introduction
Part 1: Getting to Know Your Thyroid
1 Spotlighting Your Thyroid
The Butterfly in Your Neck
Your Energy Control Center
Metabolism and Your Thyroid
The Iodine Connection
The “T” Factor
When Thyroids Go Wrong
Hypothyroidism
Hyperthyroidism
Thyroid Cancer
Other Thyroid-Related Problems
Why Thyroids Go Wrong
2 Sorting Through Symptoms
Hearing Your Thyroid’s Messages
Thyroid Disease Symptoms Checklist
Weight and Energy Symptoms
Gaining or Losing Weight
Sluggishness or Exhaustion
Mental Symptoms
Depression and Anxiety
Fogginess and/or Forgetfulness
Nervousness and/or Irritability
Having Trouble Sleeping
Sex and Fertility Symptoms
Irregularity Symptoms
Hair, Skin, and Nail Symptoms
Hair That’s Thin or Falling Out
Rough, Itchy, and/or Thinning Skin
Acne
Puffy and/or Cold Skin
Dry, Brittle Nails
Other Symptoms
Racing Heart
Numb or Tingling Hands and Feet
Weak Muscles
Irregular Sweating
Painful and/or Enlarged Eyes
Enlarged Neck and/or Hoarse Voice
When in Doubt, Get Tested
3 Thyroid Controversies
Why the Thyroid Breeds Controversy
Broda Barnes and Basal Temperature
Wilson’s Syndrome
Guy Abraham’s Iodine Project
Desiccated vs. Synthetic Medication
Brand Name vs. Generic Medication
Standard vs. Compounded Medication
Thyroid Medication Substitutes
Other Over-the-Counter Remedies
4 Choosing the Right Doctor
Initial Considerations
Your Second Visit
Considering Treatment Options
Follow-Up Visits
Beware Extremists
Part 2: Hypothyroidism
5 Types of Hypothyroidism
What Is Hypothyroidism?
Hashimoto’s Disease
Causes of Hashimoto’s Disease
Effects of Hashimoto’s Disease
Goitrous Hypothyroidism
Pituitary Gland Disease
Therapeutic Hypothyroidism
Drug-Induced Hypothyroidism
Toxin-Induced Hypothyroidism
Iodine-Induced Hypothyroidism
6 Hypothyroidism Symptoms
Acknowledging Symptoms
Hypothyroidism Symptoms Checklist
Hypothyroid Patient Stories
Memory Problems
Fatigue and Depression
Fatigue and Brittle Nails
Feeling Unusually Cold
Hair Loss
Infertility
Muscle Weakness
Similar and Overlapping Conditions
Autoimmune Diseases
Anemia
Hypoglycemia
PMS
CFIDS
Fibromyalgia Syndrome
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
Clinical Depression
Adrenal Gland Disease
Pituitary Gland Disease
7 Diagnosing Hypothyroidism
Key Blood Tests for Hypothyroidism
TSH
Free T4 and Free T3
Antibodies
Other Testing
Analyzing Your Test Results
Why “Normal” Results Might Be Wrong
Analyzing Patient Test Results
Memory Problems
Quest for Growth
Weight Gain
Depressed but “Normal”
Headaches and Back Pain
8 Treating Hypothyroidism
Desiccated Thyroid
Synthetic T4
Synthetic T3
Combining T4 and T3
Beyond Medication
9 Setting Your Dosage
Finding Your Perfect Dosage
Be Goldilocks
Mixing and Switching Thyroid Medications
Real Patient Dosage Stories
Total Thyroid Hormone Replacement
Underdose for Depression
Overdose for Fatigue
A Dog’s Tale
Staying on Your Medication
Part 3: Hyperthyroidism
10 Hyperthyroidism Symptoms
Hyperthyroidism Symptoms Checklist
Hyperthyroidism Dangers
Graves’ Disease
Goitrous Hyperthyroidism
Hyperthyroid Eye Disease
Plummer’s Disease
Iodine-Induced Hyperthyroidism
Painful Subacute Thyroiditis
Hashitoxicosis
Thyrotoxicosis Factitia
TSH-Secreting Pituitary Adenoma
Struma Ovarii
11 Diagnosing Hyperthyroidism
Similar and Overlapping Conditions
Autoimmune Diseases
Anxiety
Irregular Heartbeat
Adrenal Overactivity
Bipolar Disorder
Stimulants and Medications
Key Blood Tests for Hyperthyroidism
TSH
Free T4 and Free T3
Antibodies
Other Testing
Analyzing Your Test Results
Analyzing Patient Test Results
Anxiety
Lump in the Neck
Keeping Her Baby Healthy
Over-the-Counter
12 Treating Hyperthyroidism
Low-Impact Remedies
Fluoride
L-Carnitine
Goitrogens
While You’re Waiting …
Prescription Medications
Tapazole vs. PTU
Tapazole and PTU Side Effects
Other Medications
Block-and-Replace Therapy
Radiation and Surgery
Hyperthyroid Patient Stories
Weary of Radiation
Supermeds
Block and Replace
Part 4: Other Thyroid Diseases
13 Thyroid Cancer
Noticing Nodules
Taking an Initial Look
Getting a Biopsy
Selecting Surgery
Types of Thyroid Cancer
No Cancer
Papillary Cancer
Follicular Cancer
Medullary Cancer
Getting Radioactive
Treatment for Life
Julie’s Story
14 Adrenal Gland Diseases
Spotlighting Your Adrenal Glands
When a Good Thyroid Seems Bad
Underactive Adrenals
Identifying Underactivity
Testing for Underactivity
Treating Underactivity
Overactive Adrenals
Identifying Overactivity
Testing for Overactivity
Treating Overactivity
15 Other Thyroid-Related Diseases
Parathyroid Disease
Parathyroid Disease Causes
Parathyroid Disease Symptoms
Diagnosis and Treatment
Thyroiditis
Painful Subacute Thyroiditis
Silent Thyroiditis
Postpartum Thyroiditis
Iodine-Induced Thyroiditis
Thyroid Eye Disease
MEN Syndrome
16 Emotions and Your Thyroid
How Hormones Rule Us
Diagnosing and Treating Depression
Diagnosing and Treating Anxiety
Other Mental Disorders
17 For Women Only
PMS
Understanding PMS
Managing PMS
Infertility
Miscarriage
Postpartum Problems
Perimenopause and Menopause
Part 5: Diet and Lifestyle
18 Eating Your Way to Health
Choosing Natural vs. Processed Foods
Avoiding Toxins in Produce
Avoiding Toxins in Meat
Foods Fitting Your Metabolism
Helping Your Thyroid Work
19 Getting That Weight Off
Focusing on Fiber
Meal Replacements
Food Logging
Measuring Your Metabolism and LBM
The T2 Factor
20 Shedding Fat with J. J. Virgin
Don’t Settle for TOFI
Optimize Your Eating Patterns
Drinking Your Meal
Managing Sweeteners
Burst Training
Strength Training
Getting a Good Night’s Sleep
Managing Food Sensitivity
Managing Low Stomach Acid
Managing Stress
Managing Insulin Resistance
Managing Sex Hormones
21 Planning Meals
Fruits and Vegetables
Proteins
Carbohydrates
Balancing Meals with J. J. Virgin
Eating Out
Embracing Goitrogens
22 Living Better
Thyroid Threats
Mercury
Perchlorate
Fluoride
Cutting Down on Chemicals
Shrinking Stress
Embracing Exercise
Appendixes
A Glossary
B Resources
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