Do you feel stranded, alone, and confused when you’ve had your thyroid tested, and your doctor says everything is just dandy? Yet, you’re still feeling like things are out of control?
People share their health issues with me often, especially their symptoms. I always suggest they have a complete thyroid panel done. Their response sounds something like this, “I did, and nothing is wrong with my tests; all is ok.” When I look at their results, it’s not a complete panel. It’s usually TSH scores only. Others say, “I’ve had a complete panel for my Thyroid, but I have no idea what all the scores mean; the doctor didn’t explain them.” This article is so great. Simple and to the point. It makes you feel like you are in control and can speak clearly and directly with your doctor regarding your symptoms and medication. Print this off and share it with your doctor.
Dr. Izabella Wentz, Pharm.D., FASCP, is a passionate, innovative, and solution-focused clinical pharmacist. She has had a passion for health care from a very early age, inspired by her mother, Dr. Marta Nowosadzka, MD.
Check it out: 10 Thyroid Test and How to Interpret Them by Izabella Wentz.
I'm Melinda Stevens and living the life of a beach bum was inevitable since my father was a lifeguard for the city of Los Angeles. My memories of growing up on John Street in Manhattan Beach, California were filled with joy, excitement and adventures; until my world, as I knew it, fell apart when we moved to Del Mar, California. My father was offered the position as Captain of the lifeguards and we started the slow migration to the small deserted stretch of beach in 1963. At twelve years old, this seemed like the end of my life. Remember, I’m writing with clear hindsight now, ok somewhat clearer… Little did I know this would be the beginning of a new journey and give a bit more clarity to many of the events that led me to this new cooking adventure.