Ep 2: Advocating as a hypothyroid patient

You wake up, and as you get out of bed and put your feet on the floor, you feel a sharp, shooting pain in your heel. What is going on? It could be a common condition called plantar fasciitis, one of the most frequent causes of foot and heel pain. In this podcast, explore the link between hypothyroidism and plantar fasciitis—and what to know about diagnosis and treatment.What you will learn: What is plantar fasciitis? What are the signs and symptoms of plantar fasciitis? What are the risk factors for plantar fasciitis? How is plantar fasciitis related to hypothyroidism? How is plantar fasciitis diagnosed? How is plantar fasciitis treated?‍Check out our blog and read the full article here: https://www.palomahealth.com/learn/plantar-fasciitis-hypothyroidismAbout Paloma Health:⁠⁠Paloma Health⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠is an online medical practice focused exclusively on treating hypothyroidism. From online visits with your provider to easy prescription management and lab orders, we create personalized treatment plans for you. Become a member⁠, or try our at-home test kit and experience a whole new level of hypothyroid care. Use code PODCAST to save $30 at checkout.Disclaimer: The $30 discount is only valid for first-time Paloma Health members and test kit users. Coupon must be entered at the time of checkout. Become a Paloma Member:https://www.palomahealth.com/pricing-hypothyroidismPaloma Complete Thyroid Blood Test Kit:https://www.palomahealth.com/home-thyroid-blood-test-kit

18 Helmi 202511min

If you take a look at the shelves at your favorite health food or vitamin store, or you’re shopping online outlets, you’ll see all sorts of supplements that claim to help your thyroid. There are vitamins, combination supplements, and a category called thyroid glandulars.In this episode of My Thyroid Health, we’ll be talking about those over-the-counter glandulars, and what you need to know about them.What you will learn:What are over-the-counter thyroid glandulars?Concerns about thyroid glandular supplementsDifference between thyroid medication, vitamin supplements, and glandular supplementsNatural desiccated thyroid vs. glandular supplementsHow to best treat hypothyroidismCheck out our blog and read the full article here:https://www.palomahealth.com/learn/thyroid-glandular-supplementsAbout Paloma Health:⁠⁠Paloma Health⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠is an online medical practice focused exclusively on treating hypothyroidism. From online visits with your provider to easy prescription management and lab orders, we create personalized treatment plans for you. Become a member⁠, or try our at-home test kit and experience a whole new level of hypothyroid care. Use code PODCAST to save $30 at checkout.Disclaimer: The $30 discount is only valid for first-time Paloma Health members and test kit users. Coupon must be entered at the time of checkout. Become a Paloma Member:https://www.palomahealth.com/pricing-hypothyroidismPaloma Complete Thyroid Blood Test Kit:https://www.palomahealth.com/home-thyroid-blood-test-kit

13 Helmi 202511min

Most dog owners know that pretty much anything that ends up on the floor could end up in your dog's mouth! It’s one thing if it’s a small bit of food, but what if it’s your thyroid medication?In this episode of My Thyroid Health, we'll talk about the important steps to take if your pet accidentally swallows your thyroid medication.What you will learn:Symptoms of thyroid medication overdose in dogsWhat to do if your dog swallows your thyroid medicationRecovery of thyroid medication overdose in dogsTips for preventing your pet from swallowing medicationOther human medications that are toxic to pets‍Check out our blog and read the full article here:https://www.palomahealth.com/learn/dog-swallows-thyroid-medicationAbout Paloma Health:⁠⁠Paloma Health⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠is an online medical practice focused exclusively on treating hypothyroidism. From online visits with your provider to easy prescription management and lab orders, we create personalized treatment plans for you. Become a member⁠, or try our at-home test kit and experience a whole new level of hypothyroid care. Use code PODCAST to save $30 at checkout.Disclaimer: The $30 discount is only valid for first-time Paloma Health members and test kit users. Coupon must be entered at the time of checkout. Become a Paloma Member:https://www.palomahealth.com/pricing-hypothyroidismPaloma Complete Thyroid Blood Test Kit:https://www.palomahealth.com/home-thyroid-blood-test-kit

11 Helmi 20258min

If you’re not a thyroid patient yourself, you may think that having an underactive thyroid is no big deal. But it can be. Being diagnosed with hypothyroidism usually requires a rather steep learning curve for the patients, and it can also create one for their friends and family members as well. If you know someone who is dealing with thyroid disease, they will need your support more than you know. In this episode of My Thyroid Health, we’ll be talking about 5 things that you need to know so you can better support your family and friends who are hypothyroid. ‍ Check out our blog and read the full article here: https://www.palomahealth.com/learn/5-things-friends-and-family-need-to-know About Paloma Health: ⁠⁠Paloma Health⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠is an online medical practice focused exclusively on treating hypothyroidism. From online visits with your provider to easy prescription management and lab orders, we create personalized treatment plans for you.  Become a member⁠, or try our at-home test kit and experience a whole new level of hypothyroid care. Use code PODCAST to save $30 at checkout. Disclaimer: The $30 discount is only valid for first-time Paloma Health members and test kit users. Coupon must be entered at the time of checkout.  Become a Paloma Member: https://www.palomahealth.com/pricing-hypothyroidism Paloma Complete Thyroid Blood Test Kit: https://www.palomahealth.com/home-thyroid-blood-test-kit

6 Helmi 20257min

We’ve all had an experience where our voice gets scratchy or hoarse. But many people don’t know that there’s an interesting connection to your thyroid. In this episode of My Thyroid Health, learn more about how hypothyroidism can affect your voice. What you will learn: Importance of your vocal cords Vocal symptoms associated with hypothyroidism Causes of voice problems in those with hypothyroidism Treatment of vocal cord problems Tips for protecting your voice‍ Check out our blog and read the full article here: https://www.palomahealth.com/learn/hypothyroidism-voice About Paloma Health: ⁠⁠Paloma Health⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠is an online medical practice focused exclusively on treating hypothyroidism. From online visits with your provider to easy prescription management and lab orders, we create personalized treatment plans for you.  Become a member⁠, or try our at-home test kit and experience a whole new level of hypothyroid care. Use code PODCAST to save $30 at checkout. Disclaimer: The $30 discount is only valid for first-time Paloma Health members and test kit users. Coupon must be entered at the time of checkout.  Become a Paloma Member: https://www.palomahealth.com/pricing-hypothyroidism Paloma Complete Thyroid Blood Test Kit: https://www.palomahealth.com/home-thyroid-blood-test-kit

4 Helmi 20257min

In this episode of My Thyroid Health, learn more about how the pituitary gland affects your thyroid function in this article. What you will learn: Pituitary Gland 101 Learn about pituitary hormones The hypothalamus-pituitary-thyroid axis What happens when the pituitary doesn't work properly? ‍ Check out our blog and read the full article here: https://www.palomahealth.com/learn/pituitary-gland About Paloma Health: ⁠⁠Paloma Health⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠is an online medical practice focused exclusively on treating hypothyroidism. From online visits with your provider to easy prescription management and lab orders, we create personalized treatment plans for you.  Become a member⁠, or try our at-home test kit and experience a whole new level of hypothyroid care. Use code PODCAST to save $30 at checkout. Disclaimer: The $30 discount is only valid for first-time Paloma Health members and test kit users. Coupon must be entered at the time of checkout.  Become a Paloma Member: https://www.palomahealth.com/pricing-hypothyroidism Paloma Complete Thyroid Blood Test Kit: https://www.palomahealth.com/home-thyroid-blood-test-kit

30 Tammi 20259min

In this episode of My Thyroid Health, learn more about the relationship between Hashimoto’s thyroiditis and hives, also known as urticaria. What you will learn: What is urticaria? The autoimmune connection How to treat urticaria ‍ Check out our blog and read the full article here: https://www.palomahealth.com/learn/hashimotos-body-hives About Paloma Health: ⁠⁠Paloma Health⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠is an online medical practice focused exclusively on treating hypothyroidism. From online visits with your provider to easy prescription management and lab orders, we create personalized treatment plans for you.  Become a member⁠, or try our at-home test kit and experience a whole new level of hypothyroid care. Use code PODCAST to save $30 at checkout. Disclaimer: The $30 discount is only valid for first-time Paloma Health members and test kit users. Coupon must be entered at the time of checkout.  Become a Paloma Member: https://www.palomahealth.com/pricing-hypothyroidism Paloma Complete Thyroid Blood Test Kit: https://www.palomahealth.com/home-thyroid-blood-test-kit

28 Tammi 20256min

In this episode of My Thyroid Health, learn more about thyroid gland shrinking – known as atrophy, and a condition known as atrophic thyroiditis. What you will learn: What is thyroid atrophy? What’s the difference between Hashimoto’s, Graves’ disease, and atrophic thyroiditis? What are the symptoms of atrophic thyroiditis? How is atrophic thyroiditis diagnosed? How is atrophic thyroiditis treated? ‍ Check out our blog and read the full article here: https://www.palomahealth.com/learn/thyroid-atrophy About Paloma Health: ⁠⁠Paloma Health⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠is an online medical practice focused exclusively on treating hypothyroidism. From online visits with your provider to easy prescription management and lab orders, we create personalized treatment plans for you.  Become a member⁠, or try our at-home test kit and experience a whole new level of hypothyroid care. Use code PODCAST to save $30 at checkout. Disclaimer: The $30 discount is only valid for first-time Paloma Health members and test kit users. Coupon must be entered at the time of checkout.  Become a Paloma Member: https://www.palomahealth.com/pricing-hypothyroidism Paloma Complete Thyroid Blood Test Kit: https://www.palomahealth.com/home-thyroid-blood-test-kit

23 Tammi 20258min