Addressing Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis with Dr. Izabella Wentz |The Spa Dr. Podcast

[@Iinakisfineart]

I had three doctors, without doing any blood tests, diagnose me with Bipolar II disorder. Those meds that I didn't need, turned me into a nonfunctioning zombie. My new doctor, right away, said she thinks it's a thyroid hormone issue and insisted on a full testing including antibodies. Test results came back with antibodies. That I'm hypothyroid. It's a bitter sweet diagnosis. Now, I am on the right track with medications, vitamins and diet to getting better. I only pray I feel better sooner than later. I'm tired of being tired. lol Thank you for your very informative video.

[@lindafey3799]

I think Monsanto plays a huge role in autoimmune issues!!!

[@andrewwinchel4659]

Great stuff. I wish I saw this a long time ago. I went gluten free, before knowing I had Hashiamotos. It helped with joint pain and acid reflux. I was told about Hashi's by an acquaintance, and asked for antibody test, positive. I did a FODMAP diet that helped isolate dairy and the onion and garlic family as irritants. This helped with IBS, and bloating. Since, I've gone to a Keto diet, and have lost 20lbs in the last month. I still have chronic fatigue, systemic pain, mind fog/forgetfulness, and limbic system symptoms. Stress is my major trigger, and society is relentless. Good luck all.

[@julianaleyva5380]

Thanks for all this info!! I have both Hashimoto's tyroiditis and PCOS and I agree that there is an amazing lack of information on how to diagnose and mainly how the life style plays a major role on the general well-being. I've been researching a lot, since I don't buy the idea of: Just take your pill and feeling like that is normal and you'll get worse on time 'cause that's how chronic disease is. So finding this is a small lightbeam of hope :)

[@jackiealv6547]

Unfortunately H-Pylori is not as easy to eradicate anymore (if it ever was ). I , personally have been treated twice with antibiotics and it keeps coming back . My husband also has it and he has just been diagnosed with hypothyroidism, which makes total sense now after watching this video. Thank you for the information provided .

[@jaderose5127]

I enjoyed your video. I suffer with hypothyroidism and appreciated it's content.

[@roxannericchio3556]

Thank you so much for this interview. So much important information given.

[@stepheneden5517]

Thanks for writing your book. Keep up the great work-Stephen uk.

[@dr.izabellawentzpharmdfasc1638]

stephen eden Hi Stephen- thank you so much!

[@How2Boxing]

Thank you for this very informative video.

[@omygod9062]

I was told when I was 23 and complaining of fatigue that I was no longer a spring chicken...

[@heidis.t.8769]

This is wonderful

[@daniellececil7701]

I turned 20 today, but I was 16 or 17 when I was diagnosed with Hashimoto's. I was feeling better for a little while but now I feel worse than before while just on Levothyroxine. I have been doing a lot of research on going gluten-free the last week or so and I will be starting very soon. :)

[@Myeverydaywifelife]

I was on syntyroid for years and felt like crap I switched to NatureThroid and I feel fantastic now!

[@vlogsofsamiyusuf6651]

what is nature throid

[@ThyroidPharmacist]

Nida - this article should help explain :) thyroidpharmacist.com/articles/which-thyroid-medication-is-best/

[@aniovakimyan3258]

danielle cecil did it help ?

[@aniovakimyan3258]

MyEveryDayWifeLife what’s a nature thyroid

[@breezyveezy1]

So glad I found your video! I am having a lot of the Hashimoto's symptoms (brought on by high iodine supplementation which I've stopped). I am having my Naturopath have thyroid function labs drawn and he is now going to add the Thyroid antibioties:) Thanks!

[@kittyPrincess21]

This video was very helpful! The symptoms and food sensitivities described me to a T. Also it empowering to see two professional women speaking calmly about the topic, compared to the scatter brain, emotional male videos I've seen on the topic. #GirlPower

[@cheryllitzinger5076]

Hi Dr Wentz and thank you for all this valuble information i was told by a family member that this disease is Hereditary? What do,you know about this? I have big ridges and bumps in my throat that make it dificult,to swallow and food gets stuck somerimes for hours in,my throat. My Aunty had Hashimotos and was misdiagnosed until she got cancer. Should i be concerned? Or is this normal?

[@dr.izabellawentzpharmdfasc1638]

Cheryl Litzinger - I'm sorry to hear about the ridges and bumps in your throat. I just wrote an article about Genes and Hashimoto's, I hope it helps: www.thyroidpharmacist.com/blog/is-hashimotos-genetic

[@l.a.q.hanley5852]

Great program thank you! Remember that gliadin in gluten is bio similar to thyroid tissue. Also wheat especially is also processed with Roundup and is highly toxic if not organic. Even organic gluten is really bad for most people.

[@michellem1402]

Educate Drs in the state of ND please

[@stopthrm]

Is it possible to have a hormone deficiency and not have a TSH level that is above 2.5? I've been having low vitamin D for the last several years and every time I try to consistently take vitamin d tablets, I get adrenal fatigue and waking up in the middle of the night with sweats. I've also been having issues keeping my blood sugar at a safe level as well but haven't been diagnosed with any kind of diabeetes.

[@pepitootap6730]

Hello and good day. My TSH is 3.28 (Normal Values 0.27 to 4.20); My T4 is 70.65 (Normal Values 66 to 181); My T3 is 1.21 (Normal Values 1.3 to 3.1). TSH is near the max value. T4 is near the lowest value. T3 is less than the lowest value. The doctor told me that I have non-toxic goiter after examining my neck. I am taking levothyroxine 25 mcg for 11 days now as prescribed by my endocrinologist. Should I continue with the medication even if the root cause has not been identified yet? Should I be tested for TPO and TG even though the doctor requested me to have thyroid ultrasound?

[@justasoutherngirl644]

Yes you should be tested. I have multinodular goiter for years and just now have antibodies.

[@contentdeletedsorryineedto8937]

I have hyperthyroidism and my primary care physician tested my antibodies and it's at 161, which I'd extremely high! my symptoms seem like I gave Graves disease not hashimotos. but I have an appt tomorrow with an endocrinologist tomorrow and an ultrasound in 2 days so I guess I'll see.

[@glenysgill8425]

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[@druhanwat]

Please help me Izabella I am 51 years old never had a weight problem until my diagnosis of h Ishim Itos in my midthirties. Im about 40 pds overweight I walk as exercise I have a house full of guys and I dont know what or how I should be eating. Tonight I am feeling defeated my am cort isol is low, my testosterone is low. I have lo rob l ems with anxiety which is under control with citalopram which can make you gain weight and I just want off all my meds where do I start

[@christirap5593]

It's very frustrating when you have all these symptoms and the doctors keep saying it's just stress symptoms and they do not proceed with testing. Not to mention the worst symptom of all ..depression

[@ellahope6494]

What about if you don't have these symptoms I was diagnosed with thyroid condition Hypothyroid in late 50's had two son's one with Downs, I graduate with Med major management special needs with Blind,Deaf, now Downs teaching. Put on Synthroid I am in 60's exercise never smoked, drank, eat since 2000 chicken, size deck of cards, same with salmon, half plate of vegetables, Salads at lunch, lots of water green tea nuts. I just went off med. Why? Every night leg cramps, I finally read side affects from tremors had, leg cramps I kept telling primary he just said drink more water which I do, distilled . I won't take they must check do all test. I want a good test for nutrition see am I deficient in iodine I was told in 2000 by nutritionist no salt. I just purchased Celtic sea salt, just began using. Interesting I was diagnosed bipolar I don't nor ever been depressed. The conventional Doctors are ignorant im my eyes. So I won't go. There is Functional medicine.

[@justasoutherngirl644]

Did the Celtic salt help?

[@elizabethdavila7235]

it took me changing to 3 doctors at kaiser to get listened to and get a full panel since I was questioning my symptoms.. They said at first I just need to eat better and drink more water to explain my weightgain.. and other symptoms..3rd doctor diagnosed me and I'm on thyroxine. a friend of mine that's a chiropractor just told me she orders her medicine online with grass fed pig hormone.. so organic vs. synthetic! I'm going to look more into it. We have lots of toxins and need to detox and I hear first and foremost is iodine protocol??? which I'm still confused how to do that!

[@iridxnt]

So I have a question.. I was diagnosed with Hashimoto's and Hypothyriod at 3, and I've always sort of had the depression symptom the worse. Do you have any idea if it will ever get better? I just don't want to live with this cloud over my head forever...

[@annacbrown1986]

Yes. If you follow the steps you'll feel better. Also try 5HTP

[@karaharrington5174]

For faster knowledge, can you do the ALCAT to test for food sensitivity instead of trying to figure it out by elimination?

[@dr.izabellawentzpharmdfasc1638]

Kara Harrington Here's some information about food sensitivity testing, including the most helpful tests in my experience, www.thyroidpharmacist.com/blog/food-sensitivities-and-hashimotos

[@karaharrington5174]

Thank you so much!

[@mrssmurf55]

does anyone know would this effect your mensuration to stop?

[@Iinakisfineart]

+Ann marie White Yes. That was one of the signs for me. I was missing periods.

[@Mada_94_]

yes i dont get mine due to it.its impossible to become pregnant i think

[@mrssmurf55]

Helena Maria thanks I'll have to do more research about this;)

[@Myeverydaywifelife]

Can you please talk about what medications are available? I was in snytyroid for 6 years for and felt like crap then I switched to a NDT NatureThroid and I feel normal again have energy finally etc....

[@ambriathousand3194]

MyEveryDayWifeLIfe Hi, I was just diagnosed with Hoshi. What natural hormone did you take? My doctor gave me a synthetic med, I would like to take natural. My doc just doesn't know what to give me or where I could get it. Thanks for sharing!

[@dawnwinslow9827]

Hi i enjoyed your video. it was very informative. My son has been diagnosed with hashimotos. He is 30 years old. His energy level has been low but not as bad as many others. His finger nails have been thinning,peeling of and turning a white color for over five years. He lost all his hair,bald about 7 years ago. Has a lot of issues in the digestive track. His tsh is over 100. The specialist put him on levothyroxine 100 mcg tabs. My question, is it possible he could send this into remission following what you outline in this video while taking the levothyroxine? Some of my reading suggests the body will adjust to the synthetic drug and the thyroid will acually produce less and less becoming completely dependent on the levothyroxine. He has only been on it for about a month. When he was first diagnosed his tsh was only 9 in 6 months it was 120. During that time he was trying a less aggressive armour med. thru his family practitioner. tsh went from 9 to .6 to 56 then to 120. Now the specialist has put him on the levo. Your thoughts would be appreciated. Thanks

[@dr.izabellawentzpharmdfasc1638]

Dawn Winslow - I have this post that may help: www.thyroidpharmacist.com/blog/which-thyroid-medication-is-best

[@SassetGingerelli]

my tsh is > 150 right now :(

[@Myeverydaywifelife]

That's not good darling, get to a doctor!

[@TheAlibobba]

my son has this problem and his problem is getting worse with treatment hw is becoming more violent and i believe he is a liabilty working as CORRECTIONAL SANTA FE. SOM E OF THE INMATES KNOW THAT THERE IS SOMETHING

[@amandafullerton3453]

get to the point..... Instead of going all round the houses

[@freeqwerqwer]

These ladies are smiling all the way thru the video as though they are expecting. Males don't do that.