Ep 2: Advocating as a hypothyroid patient

In this episode of My Thyroid Health, learn about what’s going on when you’re hypothyroid, but you don’t have a diagnosis of autoimmune Hashimoto’s disease. What you will learn: You could still have Hashimoto’s Iodine deficiency Congenital hypothyroidism Thyroid surgery or radioactive iodine ablation (RAI) Radiation treatment to the head or neck Medications Pituitary disorder Pregnancy Thyroiditis  Check out our blog and read the full article here: https://www.palomahealth.com/learn/hypothyroid-without-hashimotos 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

21 Nov 202411min

In this episode of My Thyroid Health, learn about thyroidectomy low basal body temperature has to do with your thyroid. What you will learn: What is basal body temperature? What is the connection between basal body temperature and your thyroid? How to measure your basal body temperature What if your basal body temperature is low?  Check out our blog and read the full article here: https://www.palomahealth.com/learn/low-basal-body-temperature-hypothyroidism 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

17 Nov 20247min

In this episode of My Thyroid Health, learn about how thyroid hormone levels can impact fertility and what role "the pill" plays. What you will learn: What is hypothyroidism? How does hypothyroidism affect fertility? What is the impact of birth control pills? How do you reduce your risk? Check out our blog and read the full article here: https://www.palomahealth.com/learn/does-hypothyroidism-cause-infertility 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

14 Nov 20248min

In this episode of My Thyroid Health, learn about thyroidectomy – and why it’s performed, and the recovery process. What you will learn: What is a thyroidectomy? Reasons to have thyroid surgery Types of thyroid surgery Preparing for thyroid surgery How is a thyroidectomy performed? What to know after thyroid surgery Caring for yourself at home Check out our blog and read the full article here: https://www.palomahealth.com/learn/thyroidectomy 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

12 Nov 202410min

In this episode of My Thyroid Health, learn about the tests that should be included in a full thyroid panel and why each test is important. What you will learn: TSH - Thyroid stimulating hormone Free T4 - Free thyroxine Free T3 - Free triodothyronine TPO Antibodies - Thyroid peroxidase antibodies RT3 - Reverse T3 Check out our blog and read the full article here: https://www.palomahealth.com/learn/full-thyroid-panel 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

7 Nov 20247min

In this episode of My Thyroid Health, patient advocate Mary Shomon shares some guidance on how to find the right thyroid doctor for you. What you will learn: The traditional three-step treatment process Comprehensive hypothyroidism diagnosis and treatment How to find the right thyroid doctor for you Check out our blog and read the full article here: https://www.palomahealth.com/learn/find-thyroid-doctor 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

5 Nov 20249min

In this episode of My Thyroid Health, find out about how the type 2 diabetes drug metformin works for Hashimoto’s and hypothyroidism. What you will learn: •      What is metformin, and what does it do? •      What are other health benefits of metformin? •      What are the side effects of metformin? •      Metformin, Hashimoto’s, and hypothyroidism •      What dosage of metformin is recommended •      Other guidelines when taking metformin   Check out our blog and read the full article here: https://www.palomahealth.com/learn/metformin-hashimotos-hypothyroidism   About Paloma Health:   ⁠⁠Paloma Health⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is 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

31 Okt 202417min

In this episode of My Thyroid Health, find out about the benefits of ashwagandha in treating subclinical hypothyroidism. What you will learn: ·      ⁠What is ashwagandha?⁠ ·      ⁠What does ashwagandha do for the thyroid?⁠ ·      ⁠How to use ashwagandha⁠ ·      ⁠Safety and side effects of using ashwagandha   Check out our blog and read the full article here: https://www.palomahealth.com/learn/ashwagandha-hypothyroidism   About Paloma Health:   ⁠⁠Paloma Health⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is 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

29 Okt 20246min