All 10 Thyroid Lab Tests (Every Thyroid Patient Needs These)

Did you know that there are at least 10 different tests for your thyroid? Well, there are actually more but these 10 are by far the most important.
If you are someone who is still feeling poorly despite taking thyroid medication or if you are someone who has been told that they are "normal" even though you don't feel normal then this information is for you!
It's also helpful for pretty much anyone that wants to accurately assess thyroid function.
These lab tests help provide information no how well your thyroid gland is functioning, how much free and active thyroid hormone is floating around in your body, how well your body is converting thyroid hormone, what your thyroid gland looks like, and whether or not your other tissues are utilizing it.
If you've only been tested for your TSH or free T4 then I have good news for you! There are many additional tests that you can use and order which will shed more light on your thyroid function.
As a thyroid patient, you will want to get these labs checked at least one time (preferably more):
#1. TSH
#2. Free T3
#3. Free T4
#4. Total T3
#5. Reverse T3
#6. Sex Hormone Binding globulin
#7. Thyroglobulin antibodies
#8. Thyroid peroxidase antibodies
#9. Thyroid Stimulating immunoglobulins
#10. Thyroid ultrasound
#11. Your clinical symptoms
You don't need to continually get these checked every time you see your doctor but there's a good argument to be made for checking all of them at baseline to see where you fall.
Have you had all of these tests done? If not, do you plan on getting them done? Let me know below!
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Disclaimer:
Dr. Westin Childs received his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic medicine in 2013. His use of “doctor” or “Dr.” in relation to himself solely refers to that degree. Dr. Childs is no longer practicing medicine and does not hold an active medical license so he can focus on helping people through videos, blog posts, research, and supplement formulation. To read more about why he is no longer licensed please see this page: www.restartmed...
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[@GinaR21212]

I've had over 30 doctors in 5 years and it's sad that you have to go to your doctor's ask questions Tell them things that you know ask them if they can change medication, ask them if you can stop medication because you found out a medication that you were given was banned in Europe because it causes cancer, They tell you to quit smoking but they're willing to give you medicines that cause cancer, when you start questioning your doctors, I just had a doctor tell me that I need to find a different doctor. That is what I deal with, when you start questioning your doctor so you can feel better because you haven't worked and over 4 years in your living on disability, instead of doctors helping you they write you off! 😪

[@maryjeffries3126]

Good point re being written off. Chronic illnesses are not handled well by. GPs.

[@GinaR21212]

I'm on disability All I know is I can't keep functioning like this physically or financially, It's killing me.

[@ceilconstante640]

I don't trust MD's! I'm also disabled and haven't seen an MD in 10 years when I got messed by very badly by 2 in a row. If you're on a disability, they don't get paid much and want you gone fast! So you've sat in an uncomfortable waiting room for up to 3 hrs to be jerked around, gaslighted & not listened to. If you decide to go back, put your phone on record. Inform the doctor you're audio recording the appointment. Say the doctors name and date.

[@ceilconstante640]

Also, a LOT of people don't do well on synthetic hormones... Synthroid and Levothyroxine have a LOT of side effects they don't tell you so you have to search online.

[@terryroberts7647]

I all time don't feel good.i had thyroid cancer. My TSH 0.0010 I'm try find me another doctor

[@hometypist1966]

Thank You Doctor. What you say is absolutely correct. Doctor only check TSH and immediately prescribe medicine to lower without looking for CAUSE, even if the patient wants it.

[@littleninja71]

Thankfully have had all these tests over the years, unfortunately most of them too late to stop the damage of Hashi's - it took 10 years of having 'thyroid problems' before I understood enough to pursue further than a doctor just testing TSH and maybe T4. Even though it was too late for me to reverse or stop auto-immune thyroid disease, I have been able to gain a lot in terms of quality of life and prevention of other conditions that auto-immune thyroid can lead to (elevated cholesterol, sugar, heart disease, etc). Testing RT3 and having a doctor willing to treat to RT3 (more SRT3, less Tirosint) in the last 12 months is also allowing me to feel better, and also to address the hormonal changes (ahem, nightmare!!) of menopause more effectively because we're not fighting thyroid imbalances. As always I will give credit to you Dr. Childs because your focus on providing patients with useful, actionable information is a game changer, and has changed my life for the better.

[@lauramc771]

Hi I realize this post is 2 years old, but would you be willing to share the name of the doctor willing to work with you? I live in the Detroit area and I have yet to find one. I have been having hormone problems my entire life, and even though I finally got a lab test that showed high TgAb over 3 years ago, no one has worked with me on it. My health is just getting worse and worse and I just feel stuck. I have just been told by doctors (literally since I was 8 years old) to just lose weight and then my problems will go away. And losing weight (and keeping it off) has always been an impossible task. When I was a teenager I asked to get my thyroid checked and after my TSH came back normal (even though I was freezing all the time, deep voice, amenorrhea, in addition to being overweight) the doctor that administered the test said to me "thyroid medicine is not a diet pill. Let me tell you about the 4 food groups and exercise..." I finally found the right doctor when I was in my 20s that put me on some thyroid meds but my symptoms have never been controlled. I really think I'm just missing (or maybe the doctors) are missing something. If you have some information that would help I would appreciate it. Thank you!

[@Conservative_CC]

Try the Lion Diet or the Carnivore diet! It can absolutely reverse many health issues that people think they will have forever like MOST autoimmune illnesses/conditions 🥰

[@Conservative_CC]

⁠@@lauramc771 Hey hun. I think it would really help you if you did an elimination diet. It’s not something that you have to do forever, it’s done so that you can figure out which foods could be contributing to your negative health conditions. People don’t realize that the things that we put in our body are the reason that we have 99% of the problems that we have. Try the Lion Diet or the Carnivore Diet! It saved my life. It can absolutely 100% reverse many health issues that people think they will have forever, like MOST autoimmune illnesses/conditions 🥰 You should start out slow, eliminating seed oils, then reducing sugars and carbs, then increasing meats, and then, depending on a few things, increasing your good fats. Once you do all that, you eat just red meat and butter and salt. I know it sounds drastic and it goes against everything that we’ve been taught, but we’ve been lied to. If you hadn’t noticed, there’s been a lot of that going around over the last few decades or more. Dr. Ken Berry is one of my favorites to listen to and learn from. But I also love the Australian girl from “Five Minute Body”. She interviews many good doctors and helps get a lot of different perspectives on different things regarding Carnivore. It’s important to remember that every body is different and has different possible genetics and extenuating circumstances. So listen to as many people as possible, and experiment with different ways to optimize your health regarding Carnivore. I can send you some links if it lets me do it on here.

[@AMDG_-nk2dp]

​@@lauramc771please look into functional medical doctors/ endocrinologists who are better equipped to help you. With thyroid hormones and nutrition. They are beyond helpful, if you are still struggling. You are not alone in your quest for knowledge and to be helped. You deserve respect and support from an educated and genuine sincere doctor. I hope this helps. If you need additional information about supplements to help with thyroid function, let me know. I used to work for a holistic functional medical doctor, and learned a lot. Now if I could only remember it all. 🌞

[@bonnitabee903]

I’m 65 - at age 37 I unfortunately was forced to radiating my thyroid as docters could not fix my hyperthyroid gland Worst day of my life My world fell apart and the last 30 years have been ….. just too too too terrible 😢 I’d much rather have lived and died from a hyperthyroid You !!! Westin Childs are beyond brilliant, I am so grateful to have found you - one questions remains - have I got any thryoid left after radiation No specialist has even suggested checking if I have any thyroid that could possibly still function- money has always been an issue because the docters charge a fortune as well as lists of blood tests that prove nothing especially in the hands on incompetent disinterested non caring a damn docters Nightmare

[@user-tf2ql3zh1l]

Hello - to those of you who commented below on this speaker going way too fast! Amazingly you can adjust this for yourself. I often need to do this because of head injury. Look at the bottom of the video screen on the right for the "settings" icon which looks like a gear (or a flower). Click on it and locate "playback speed" . I use the custom option and find that slowing him to .85 or .9 is just about right for me. Hope this helps. Happy Easter.💜

[@leecarlson9713]

I do this frequently, but usually the other way, speeding things up.

[@Sauron191]

Also talking about ‘Doctors’ I personally have 100% totally lost faith in the NHS Dr’s here in the U.K. when dealing with hypothyroid/Hashimoto’s sufferers like myself. Had one appointment with a Dr (This is before I started self medicating), he asked ‘How much T4 are you taking?’ I replied ‘250mg’, he replied you should be on 225mg, drop ya dosage, get another test in say 14 days and we’ll go from there’ so that’s what I did. Took the test after the 14 days, rang for my results and the receptionist said ‘Your levels are fine’ even though I was still feeling like death. I asked for a phone appointment and when he rang me he said ‘Your levels are slightly off, what I suggest is up your dose to 250mg and come back in 6 months’ … I mean what a pile of rubbish!! Is that how any Dr should approach ‘investigative medicine’?? Absolute crock of shit and just wanted to fob me off!! … Wrote a complaint and then I was told that the GP in question had already retired. I told them that I don’t care if he’s retired, I’m complaining about his conduct when he was practicing and therefore I demand an explanation … They came back with bent truths etc about the 2 appointments etc …. That’s what we have to deal with in the U.K.

[@elizabethloock1877]

Sad indeed Sauron. Hope you are feeling better by now

[@ceilconstante640]

I'm in the USA. I'm using Standard Process Thermatrophim PMG for thyroid and Dermatrophin PMG for adrneal fatigue. If there's any way you can find a very good Chiropractor Kinesiologists in the UK I'd ask if they can help you get your thyroid problems straightened out. It's tough paying out of pocket but worth feeling better. But, if you go back to an MD, I recommend pushing the record button on your phone, inform them you're recording the appointment. Say the doctors name and date. I don't know the laws in your country. It's lawful here. It's malpractice evidence. I don't trust MD's, AT ALL!

[@arlenegarcia7795]

Thank you so much, Dr. Childs. You are so brilliant.

[@keylongo2470]

Excellent explanation. It would be most helpful if you would please write out on your tablet names of tests 7,8,9, antibodies. Thanks.

[@ShellyBomb]

The complete list of thyroid blood tests is in the description ... ☺️

[@Sauron191]

Had to take matters into my own hands a few years ago due to my GP making my situation worse!! .. Was always feeling rotten, going back and forth to the Dr’s to sort it out. Took a private blood test that showed I had elevated, above range TSH, elevated T4, low T3, very high RT3 and high anti-bodies .. So what was happening is that the Dr was piling me up on T4, this was getting converted to RT3, blocking the uptake of T3 and therefore keeping my TSH high .. I was on 250mg of T4 and I was still under active and feeling like crap! I have since been self medicating on Liothyronine which has purged my RT3 and allowed me to lower my dosage of BOTH T3 & T4.

[@moon-wc4in]

Where did you get the blood test, I need one. I live in Manchester

[@janicejacome]

SUE HIS ASSSSSSS

[@Sauron191]

@@janicejacome I wish I could Janice but he karked it a while back

[@DebraGill]

How did you get that, need a prescription here.

[@tvrtkocro28]

​​@@DebraGillgo to some private clinic I paid around 25€ for my TSH, FT3 and FT4 but I think it's worth it so at least you know where is the issue Also I did thyroid antibodies to test for Hashimotos but that was 50€ 😬

[@hazelpearson2975]

Drs only treat the symptoms without looking further as to the cause. BIG PHARMA !!! Tests are expensive & most Drs don't want to take the time😢😢

[@Solot2008]

This is excellent but a whiteboard would have aided in this video for some of us who are visual.

[@leecarlson9713]

I wrote them all down. That’s the only I will be able to remember them.

[@mariacb174]

Hi Doctor, I have a question: does levothyroxine cause less nutrient absorption? My nutrients were HIGHER without medication.

[@susanshaver912]

I am so irritated. My Doctor refused to test anything but TSH ! He said they don't do the other ones anymore!

[@annemoeller9478]

They do not want to do it. They do not want to treat us. They do not want to learn about it...

[@pippidimerlo6751]

Insist, tell your doctor what you have learned by doing some research, or find a different doctor. A naturopath can often prescribe exams other doctors will refuse to do.

[@iloveyeshuamessiahforever2934]

I just went to labs that do the tests YOU choose. You pay for them. Then take those to your drs who don’t want to do more tests. Each city has several labs in it that do these. I live in a small city in Texas and even we have several labs within 15 minutes of my location, all charging different prices from even day to day. It’s on the internet. Just google labs in my area without drs orders. And order what you want. 😬

[@dawnhoughton4533]

Same with veterinarians too

[@cinnamongirl3070]

Of course those tests can still be done! Your doctor jut doesn't want to. If they don't test for it, it's not a problem.

[@nemaro100]

I visited an Endocrinologist for first time. I was disappointed when she totally disregarded my concerns about the RT3 test. It was totally irrelevant for her. I was 2 years in Levothyroxine prescribed by my general practitioner. My symptoms were getting worse. I stopped using it. I am desperate. The tests are "normal" and I still have all the symptoms with no hope.

[@ceciledelrosario409]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge and skills doctor. GODBLESS YOU MORE🙏

[@christinashawgo6510]

This was so helpful. Thank you.

[@pammcclure-hamlett6406]

3 months ago, my physician completed this battery of thyroid lab tests upon my request. He told me that everything looked good. However, several results were outside of the normal range, including T3 at the bottom of normal, free T3 well below normal, TSH had dropped substantially in 6 months. He said that my tsh was within the norm, so that means my thyroid was good. So, I don't really understand what my result indicate. At that time, I watched your session on how to take thyroid meds. So, I began desoloving my levothyroxine under my tongue. Now 3 months later, I have thick 1in hair growth around my hairline & the handfuls of hair loss I had been experiencing for years has virtually stopped. I'm now interested in what my thyroid labs might look like now. Should I have them repeated? I'm glad I found! Thank you!

[@teeski693]

What should the balance be between bound to protein vs free T3 or T4 ? Is it 50/50? What’s ideal?

[@helenacena2709]

Thank you Dr Childs this is very helpful God bless you

[@JosephSherry-ei2ob]

Love your show and have learned a lot! Thank you for this. Curious have you ever considered a side hustle? You speak faster then any auctioneer!

[@carolcole570]

TOTALLY agree. An auctioneer is what he needs to be !

[@AMDG_-nk2dp]

In memoriam of Dr Joseph Dimatteo Rph CNP who always explained thyroid hormone panels and blood work to patients and listeners. He was a true teacher, who understood the mechanisms of the whole body. Lord bless his soul. 🙏⬆️🕯️🕊️

[@AMDG_-nk2dp]

Requiescat in pace Dr dimatteo. +. Amen.

[@carolynjohns3958]

You should do seminars to medical school drs

[@cinnamongirl3070]

They don't want to hear this!!! A patient cured is a customer lost...

[@anushreejatin6856]

Hello Dr. Can u pls suggest me what should I do for my TSH is 15 even after taking thyrnorm 150mcg. Pls help and guide 🙏🏼

[@elizabethannegrey6285]

Dr Childs, your content is valuable and informative, but delivered as if you have a plane to catch. Please slow down!

[@tonyanthonyironman4352]

This video is God Send. I am so asking my Doc to have me checked those asap. My Endo might decline but surely my main Doc wont. All the Test i am Getting are TSH FT4 and randomly FT3 but never Ever and i mean Ever on the 20 years ive been cursed with this thyroid Disgrace, have they checked all the others. I am excited about having those checked

[@dojo4735]

Hey Dr Childs! I have a quick question. I'm a man in his early 20s, and my birth mom has a history of thyroid issues. She actually had to have her's removed. And I started having symptoms a while back such as intense fatigue, more hair loss, and other hypothyroid symptoms. The doc checked my bloods a few times and said my TSH at one point was a 1.7, a 2.2 at another point and a 4.2 at another, and my TPO antibodies were at 12. Also my body temp was running lower then normal, sometimes down to 95-96 degrees even. But, as alot of docs do, they said it was in the normal ranges and didn't require meds. Personally what do you think of these results?

[@aeron645]

we're pretty much the same. my mother and grandmother all have thyroid issues. Im experiencing the exact the same right now. Would like to connect with you if you want so we can discuss further. Condition worse after recovering from covid last time I only suffer from hairloss, right now all other symptoms shows up.

[@GinaR21212]

@@aeron645 hair loss can also be caused by vitamin D deficiency, which causes low cortisol, But that's just my opinion because I've been through it.

[@sonalichhilar5498]

Hi Dr. Childs, I was diagnosed with Thyroid an year ago, my TSH was 7.8, I have been on thyroxine sodium 25mcg medication since then. Recently, my TSH, Free T3, Free T4 are all within range, but I still have all clinical symptoms of thyroid. I want to get tested for Anti body tests, but wish to know if I should discontinue my medication for few days before taking that test or give blood sample post taking current medicine or just give sample in morning without taking medicine? Your video was super helpful for me as my doctor too suggests that all tests are normal so no cause of concern but I don't feel well. Many thanks for bringing out this video!

[@nancyadams4358]

So Thankful for your care! I would be so lost without you and how you explain so we can understand! ☮️🙏

[@carolcole570]

Nancy, I am finding an oxymoron here. You put the broken cross along with praying hands. Do you mind explaining, because a broken cross sends shivers of horror down a Christian when seeing it. Thank you !

[@nancyadams4358]

@@carolcole570 it means peace and Thank you!

[@carolcole570]

@@nancyadams4358 In the secular world it means the peace symbol. In the Christian world, it is a horrible broken cross. But, thank you, Nancy. I appreciate knowing your stance.

[@hometypist1966]

Doctor, thyroid should never be removed, it's a symptoms and not the CAUSE.

[@helenacena2709]

I hope we doctors like you Dr Childs

[@carolcole570]

I doubt that they do, Helen.

[@whatsurprob3640]

I had thyroid cancer back in 1990, and had my thyroid removed. I have been on thyroid medication since then. My problem, is that I have had all the side effects related to the medication, and I have all the symptoms related to my dosage being wrong. I am seeing a specialist now, but he doesn’t seem to care or be willing to pursue more testing other than T3,T4, TSH test, and tumor marker test. Do you have videos for those of us who have had our full thyroids removed? I did a quick search of your videos and I didn’t see any. I am new to your channel. Thanks in advance for any info or advice, and I am already trying to view as many of your informative videos as I can.👍

[@dna95]

I was stuck like you. Endocrinologist who said everything was fine but I feel horrible. Finally found Dr Childs and began studying. I found an alternative practitioner who was willing to try tyrisent, 30 mg T3, and Dr Childs T2, Thyroid glandular and Adrenal reset along with Cordyceps mushroom RealMushroom Brand(I finally feel normal) Good luck.

[@robinassumi5562]

What are the symptoms

[@liepa7768]

Do you have any video where you explain in more detail why you need all those tests, how to interpret them? Because you just said super fast and what tpa, tga and tsi gives? Only diagnostics? The table behing you with the written information would be useful too😊

[@tonyanthonyironman4352]

What are the 10 test? Can someone please list them.please. i am due for a Physical Exam soon and my endo all she does is TSH and FT4

[@louisesabourin9572]

I found information on the internet about thyroid disease , Hashimoto and other autoimmune diseases , that the estrogen dominance is the trigger 😳 to those diseases and that is why it is always most of the time on women . ... my mother and two of my sisters have a hypothyroid that started with menopause , they never had any problem before with the thyroid in their life. and for me is when I lost my pregnancy at 28 years old and with a lot of big stress . I also know someone at the age of 13 who started rheumatoid arthritis when she started her menstruation ? Is it possible that the oestrogen dominance can cause this thyroid madness. ?

[@JGF08]

Dr. Eric Berg discusses high estrogen in some of his videos. One of those videos might answer your question here.

[@SirenASMR_]

Yes . Take dim and do liver cleanses and remote any root canals 🦷

[@chrisliving1610]

Thank you very much, this gives a a lot of clarity. But how does this relate to someone who had thyroid surgically removed and has been on replacement hormone for years?

[@susiegoulden4528]

Dr Child’s you are truely an amazing Specialist. I have learnt so much through your videos. Do you have any contacts with a good Doctor in Brisbane, Queensland Australia? Endocrinologists nor Surgeons don’t want to listen to me and how I am feeling. I need a super Doctor as I have other medical issues that need to be considered whilst dealing with my post thyroidectomy issues. Thanks in advance. Susie

[@carolcole570]

Lotsa luck, Susie. He is definitely not interested in helping us find doctors.

[@kutyakeksz]

Dear Dr Childs! I have a favour to ask. I am very sorry but my mother language is not English without subtitles I couldn't follow you. If it is not a big problem I'd like to ask you to put the subtitles on I would be very grateful. Thank you.

[@shubhangigalgali2433]

1...free T3 2...free T 4 3....tolo t3 4...TSH 5 reverse t3 6...SHBG harmone 7...antibodies thyroglobulin. And other 2 antibodies 10 thyroid ultrasound

[@carolcole570]

My daughter asked me why an 80 year old woman would possibly need the SHBG test. Will you please explain, so that I can answer her ? Thanks SO much !

[@ajatracy1299]

When having total t3 checked, where should the numbers be in the range?

[@marymastromauro8164]

Doctor, please speak slower, you are speaking so fast

[@HerbertSimonDachs]

You can lower the speed of the video in the settings.

[@ms.carriechristian5152]

And re-Watch multiple times and take notes is what I did

[@Silvinhasantos-ju3tw]

Thank you so Dr Childs

[@sktmango]

That was awesome thank you!!

[@camillahvik7654]

Hey, and thank you for your educational videos🥰 I have had Hashimotos for 13 years and i'm struggeling to this day . I went to ultrasoumd a month ago and that person told me my thyroidgland was complety shrunken. Does that mean it's destroyd now or what? And lately I have been feeling very fatigued, coldsweating, saltcraving, loss of aptitt, diharea and vometing on occations. Wondering if it is something wrong in my adrenal glands🤔 I'm trying to get help but the doctors says it's psychological and wants to send me to a shrink😢

[@gwen110]

Isn't he concerned that your thyroid gland is almost completely shrunken?

[@camillahvik7654]

@@gwen110 no, he said that's normal with Hashimotos 🙄

[@marisabel7473]

What are the three antobodies test ? I did not understand the last one.

[@24bellers20]

According to my UK gp there is no such test as reverse t3 so I’m stuffed.☹️

[@rosemarysamalack792]

Hi Dr Child’s. Regarding the Thyroid Antibodies, are they applicable if you have had RAI for Graves’ disease? Same with having an ultrasound?? Thanks really enjoy your info.

[@clarissamck]

I’ve always wondered that too Rosemary. Same here with me. It’s frustrating

[@minutsi]

In Denmark, doktors only test for THS... - They won't test T3 and T4.

[@logicrealitytruth]

I love your videos and have shared info from them with my doctor from time to time. Once he even scooted his stool over and took notes from my notes. 👍🏽 I have one simple request. I am a retired professor who reacts to mispronounced words as if fingernails were being run down a blackboard. Could you please try to say, “picture,” instead of pitcher?” (The “c” has the “k” sound because it is not followed by an “e” or “i,” and the “t” is not silent.) It would be much appreciated, and proper pronunciation adds to credibility. My intent here is constructive, not critical. 🤷🏽‍♀️🫠

[@jacquelynallen488]

Can you do a video on how to talk so a doctor will listen? Thank you.

[@drwestinchilds]

I don't have a video but I do have a blog post on the topic: www.restartmed.com/ways-to-get-your-doctor-to-work-with-you-on-your-thyroid/

[@atejingdubai8062]

Hi doc,how could be my doctor?I'm suffering my thyroid and until now I cannot figure out what kind of thyroid I'm suffering of😢😢😢 I do lab test and ultrasound,,result are fine,but I can say to my self I'm not okay,I'm not fine...im Philippines doctor and im working in United Arab Emirates...hoping for ur response,God bless you...

[@elizabethloock1877]

The sad thing is this .. I live in Cape Town South Africa and most of the doctors will say "what are you talking about". My GP just tests my TSH and T4. I once ticked off my own form after getting it from my doctor .. added a few tests and he was like "what did you do that for" and could not explain it to me.

[@lainieg2]

You should go see Dr Grant Fourie in Durbanville, or find another BHRT Doctor in your area. They will sort you out in no time. My doc up here in GP is amazing with this stuff. GOOD LUCK!

[@joancraft1933]

would these lab tests be valid if you have had a thyroidectomoy? thank you

[@ladyhoneybee6able]

I hope he answer this question

[@Diana-mu9vd]

What to do if high TPO antibodies? Would you take lugol iodine? Can you make a video on anemia and thyroid? Thank you much.

[@prettylittleravenna]

Near the end of the video you mentioned that early stage Hashimoto’s can be treated. My question is how? I have normal hormone levels but extremely elevated antibodies and ultrasound showed Hashimoto’s . My dr claimed there’s nothing that can be done, except wait and monitor…..

[@cinnamongirl3070]

He has a million videos on how to treat it...

[@die-broccoli]

Did you ever figure this out? Have a very similar situation here

[@MrJfortheElohim]

Hey Dr. Childs, is it necessary to take all those tests even if you don’t have a thyroid gland anymore?

[@Alisainwonderland94]

Hi I have high sugar in my blood. Very recently started noticing red dots on my body like normal brown dots. I been to laboratory and checked my thyroid hormones and they are absolutely fine, then afterwards I went to endocrinologist and she said that my thyroid is working fine and there is nothing to worry about, she did a procedure similar when women checking how their baby is developing. And showed me how my thyroid is etc. But recently I started having difficulty to swallow and feeling as if I have a ball in my thyroid but visibly my thyroid isn't enlarged in no way. I remembered that as a kid I gad a problem with it and was low in iodine, and so now I purchased iodine supplement and I do hope that this strange thing will stabilize in my body. Do you think there might be something else that can affect it? Forgot to say my appetite is low and this is strange because I do get hungry but when I get my food etc I find difficulty to eat my portion, can this be because of my thyroid is low?

[@elizabethcastillo1067]

Dr. Child’s can you make a video discussing how to recognize if a patient is truly hyperthyroid vs. hypothyroid? I googled symptoms and it appears that symptoms can be very similar.

[@drwestinchilds]

Sure, I will add it to the list of future topics.

[@liepa7768]

Thank you. But you said most important t3 and most important t4, so which one is it? :)

[@Paula-fs8sg]

Hi Dr. Childs, do you have any videos on the affect of cold weather on hypothyroidism? do you find that patients need to increase their medication dosage? Thank you!

[@annemoeller9478]

In summer and hot climate I need half the dose.

[@user-wk7fg6ip3g]

Hi Doctor! I just had a blood test today due to high calcium.( in my blood). 10 yrs ago I had thyroid nodules but was told it's ok. I have lost 56 lbs ( w a starter does only of ozempic). I have extreme jitters, can't sleep, eyebrow thinning and other symptoms. Does the blood test show anything substantial?

[@aileencurtis-hh5yv]

The doctor told me I have low thyroid n he didn't give me no meds n I left the clinic

[@annmead1972]

Help, what is T3 uptake? I have no other T3 results.

[@brittanysuppes]

What if your Dr gets upset with you for requesting extra labs he doesn't agree😢 with what if you breastfeed? Will meds and labs be off?

[@tigertalks1567]

What does it mean if all of your tests are really good except your T3 is low? Lately my symptoms are getting worse muscle aches cold after I eat and so very tired

[@KrayzieBone92]

Got my thyroid removed last year cuz of cancer. Should I get t3 with t4. Cuz t4 is not making me feeling better

[@photo80sjeff84]

How about any lab test my mail, I want to bypass my doctor knuckleheads. Any suggestions for thyroid lab test by mail.??

[@luzysombra5291]

Photo80’sJeff. If you are in the USA, you can buy your tests from ULTA LABS online and they do the blood work at any QUEST LAB near you.

[@susanlaliberte7059]

Question for Dr. Childs I have Hashimoto's and I have high antibodies. Is there any way to treat that? Thank you

[@rodrigsantsil]

I've always thought of SBGH to be related to free testosterone. Sounds so strange. Prevention is the best medicine and NOT "Don't trouble trouble until trouble troubles you." I find it CHILDISH that Doctor Childs thinks otherwise.

[@WampanoagNative]

Does this information include those without a thyroid?

[@anisabegovic6076]

I been diagnosed with Hashimoto autoimmune disorder.. My T3 and T4 is in normal range. My problem is that I have very high TSH that is currently 8.327. Currently seeing a endocrinologist and do I need to ask for more test regarding my medical issues? Thank you for video’s, they are very helpful.

[@vivilavie]

Are you in living a stressful life? Try the plant Ashwagandha powder and breathing exerises. I also have my TSH around 9 and in 3 months it decreased to 3.8!

[@luzysombra5291]

@@vivilavie I thought one has to be careful consuming ADAPTOGENS if you have a thyroid problem?

[@vivilavie]

@@luzysombra5291 it depends which one. Ashwangandha helps me a lot for tyroid. I mix it in golden latte every evening (with curcuma and ginger) There is Ashwangadha in the products of this doctor 😉 Sorry for my english, send you best wishes from Switzerland 😊

[@anisabegovic6076]

I really don’t have stress life, My apologies if I didn’t share this information in my previous message. I will add extra information to ask my endocrinologist on my next appointment. Thank you all for reaching out, and best regards to all!!

[@liepa7768]

It wasn't really clear also what is the use of getting a total 3t test. Something bibnding to protein but unclear ehat and how it's helpful. Could you, please,elborate on that? 😊

[@jessekoens]

Quick question: I'm a 20 year old male whose thyroid got removed completely about 4 years ago. I now take 0.300MG of Thyrax (levothyroxine) a day and this probably won't be reduced anytime soon. I have a strong feeling all of this is causing my acne. Do you have any advice/tips on how to get rid of acne caused by a high dose of thyroid hormones?

[@drwestinchilds]

Yes, please see this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hGWmhmB_hJxohJI

[@daphney1846]

My Ts3 is 0.3 and Ts4 is 17.please help

[@carlosfernandogarciavega9518]

Hi Dr, should I take my Levo and Cytomel in the morning before my lab tests?

[@fred.nestler814]

PEOPLE ON MEDICARE ADVANTAGE ARE LIMITED TO WHAT TESTS THEY CAN REQUEST FROM THEIR DOCs. THE PROFIT MOTIVE REQUIRES NO LESS!!

[@ajatracy1299]

All of these test should be covered. A lot of times doctors will tell you “it might not be covered” I usually get told this for vitamin D. It’s always covered. If you go to your doctor with symptoms your having and list them and asked for the labs (TSH, free t4, free t3, reverse t3, total t3) those should be covered. You can always call your insurance and list the tests off and ask if they are covered. You can also ask what type of diagnosis code do they need to have it covered or what they doctor needs to use to get it covered. It could all come down to how it’s worded. If you know after calling and it’s covered, you can ask for the tests. If the doctor tries to pull the “it may not be covered” card (meaning they don’t know what to do with the results) or they say no then, ask them to please document in your chart all the tests that your asking for and that they are refusing to order them. Then ask for a print out copy of it in your summary when you leave. (By that time they will most likely order it). If it sounds like that’s the case, then you’ll want to know how to Interpret where your labs should be. To know what to ask for. I’ve been in a similar situation years ago when I knew something was wrong and had symptoms and even had a higher TSH and my doctor didn’t want to do anything but “watch it” and I felt horrible. I hope maybe some of that is helpful, I just feel bad when people feel awful and doctors brush it off.

[@davidtrindle6473]

This has not been the case for me. I routinely get a full thyroid panel (keystone healthcare, phila area)

[@DebraGill]

No dr not even an endocrinologist has helped me, I just decided that I’ll feel like shit the rest of my life.

[@cinnamongirl3070]

Don't settle for feeling sub-par for the rest of your life. Unless you really want to. There is always, always a way. If a single conventional endocrinologist is refusing to help you, that doesn't mean just give up. Find out all you can about your condition and possible solutions so you can go see a new doctor (preferably not a conventional one) with knowledge and empowerment.

[@DebraGill]

@@cinnamongirl3070 thank you, the thing is the only really good endocrinologist that I have heard about is about an hour one way. Not sure I have the energy to even bother after all I’ve been through the last 20 years. You are a lovely person to care.

[@carolmapp314]

You contradicted yourself about Free T3 and T4 early in the video.

[@yolandajohnson7960]

I have too much calcium in my blood , pcp suggested ultrasound on thyroid (nothing found ) endo suggested parathyroid spect still waiting for results and Kidney ultrasound , what to do ?

[@danhosmer1401]

Compare your PTH, to your calcium level. A calcium level shouldn't be over 9.9. If your calcium is high and your PTH is low you have Hyperparathyroidism. Vise versa. This disease has awful symptoms. You need to have a dye put in your arm so the doctor can find and remove the parathyroid. It's the only way to stop it

[@humbertovargas5721]

Can you recommend a doctor in central Florida? One that is willing to do all these tests?

[@carolcole570]

He does not answer our questions. Just makes money by doing videos and selling supplements.

[@mioara8169]

Why not anything regarding leptin ?

[@robinbradbury6493]

What can you do if your Dr refuses to do these tests because your basic labs are "in range" and you have Kaiser insurance? Where can I get these run and am I going to have to spend several hundred dollars out of pocket to see a naturopath and also pay for the tests out of pocket? Are we looking at $500 or $600 dollars? It's really discouraging.

[@cinnamongirl3070]

You have to start thinking, "What is best for my health" instead of "What will my insurance cover"

[@MariaMLoBalsamo]

Hi, My daughter has been tired. She was first told by her Dr that her TSH was a little low, then later test showed it as "normal". Which test should I ask for because there are a lot of tests here and not sure which to get, please advise ...thank you.

[@cinnamongirl3070]

He explains this in the video...

[@waxkabarochannel9071]

What does it mean thyroglobulin antibidies 82.7 level does it mean I have hashimotos

[@y.a.4464]

YES, bad

[@joebragg7539]

Had an ultra sound of the thyroid,,,,,the results were " stated as ,"" grossly normal" ,,,,what kind of termanaly is this ????

[@deecee1853]

Grossly means macroscopic. Means organs visible by the unaided eye

[@joebragg7539]

@@deecee1853 thank you for your reply,but it's the same worthless garbage I asked you about !!!!!

[@ninjawarriorsword4798]

1 question doctor Childs,I have been On I have been on Levothyroxine for 28 yearsI have felt random symptoms only Sluggishness Loss of appetite That's all about it,I do not understand The tests very much I've had many doctors lying to me and I do not know who to believe ANYMORE or who to trust I've been advised and suggested to go to a different doctor but I'm scared to trust anybody,I have only been told my blood test are STABLE and that I am stable but No 1 tells me what's really going on with me unless it has something to do with my liver or my gut to keep it running well....What other supplements can you suggest to me to help me wing myself off my medication and what foods to eat that's what I would like to know??

[@SM-df8fy]

How often should the ultrasound be done? Thanks

[@drwestinchilds]

It depends on what you are trying to look for!

[@natashastojanovska8621]

I have 4.630 TSH does that mean that I have hyperthyroidism? I feel great no symptoms what so ever.

[@dawnhoughton4533]

That's a normal, or within range, TSH.

[@user-dr4oo6ov9h]

Hi dr child i had grave disease and now its hashimoto but when i increase dose why my TSH drop I watching your lots if videos to fix thyroid but not understanding why my TSH drop

[@kirvis250]

I have Autoimmune thyroiditis. TSH is a hormone which tries to increase T4/T3 production in thyroid gland, when T3 is low. More T3 in your system -> Less TSH will be produced. So TSH drop indicates that your Levo Thyroxin does it's job.

[@humbertovargas5721]

Will any supplement you know could reverse a high TSH?

[@cinnamongirl3070]

He has a million videos on this...

[@GinaR21212]

I had a nodule on my thyroid , And I was told it was normal for people my age. 😅

[@michellebright8403]

They don’t order these…. Maybe pay to do them at a private lab.

[@ulluvelez2802]

Very information, but please Dr. Speak a little slower Thank you

[@juliesimone2877]

So you state that free t4 is more biologically active then switch to free t3. Please review when you edit. It’s very confusing and hard to follow. FYI it’s free t3.

[@theawakeningholistichomesc4878]

He clearly mis-spoke the first time saying "Free T4" but speaks correctly directly following- stating Free T3- but it is a little confusing if you are not watching carefully. You are correct in that it is meant to be communicated that its the free T3- as I believe he intended but it came out wrong initially, but was corrected to follow.

[@williammason7092]

what state do practice in

[@carolcole570]

None.

[@landslide82]

How can a person (no thyroid function after RAI) taking replacement hormone, have a totally suppressed TSH but low Total T3, a little below mid range free T3 and free T4, a reverse t3 of 18, and all the clinical symptoms of hypothyroidism?

[@ajatracy1299]

He did a video a while ago talking about some of these. The “sweet spot” for reverse t3 is between 9-10. You want your free t3 to be in the upper end of the range. - For myself my reverse t3 was at 20. It now down to 11. I feel a lot better. My free t3 is slowing going up. If I remember correctly - in his video he said when your reverse t3 is high it will keep your free t3 down. To get my reverse t3 down- I switched from Levothyroxine to Armour thyroid. It helped a little. Then after seeing the video and asking questions on a thyroid forum, I was put on liothyronine. So now I take armour and liothyronine. This past week I started taking the liothyronine in a compound form to see if that helps any. I don’t know if that helps at all 🤷‍♀️but maybe pointing you in the right direction.

[@landslide82]

@@ajatracy1299 I am on Armour now. Adding T3 gave me heart palps and problems sleeping. I don't understand why TSH is suppressed when the hormones are not even mid range, in fact total T3 is low. Free T3 is almost mid range but total T3 is out of range low? My SHBG is out of range high. Looking at my TSH and SHBG one would expect to see high free Ts. But they aren't even mid range. That's what I don't understand.

[@ajatracy1299]

@@landslide82 I am sorry. I am not sure about the SHGB. I have had mine tested (like testosterone/ estrogen) alone but I don’t think I’ve had the SHGB test. I had the same issue with adding t3 in the beginning with heart palpitations. My doctor ended up lowering my Armour dose and kept the added t3. I started on Liothyronine 5 mcg, and then my doctor said it went to 20 or 25 for the next dosage to move up. He didn’t want to do that because of the heart palpitations. He agreed to let me move to 10 mcg. I was just taking 2 pills (5mcg) each. Mid day- so armour when I first woke up and 2 liothyronine around noon. It worked with no problem. I wanted to try and move to 15 mcg (because my reverse t3 is at 11 and my free t3 is still on the lower end) he said No and is having me try compound liothyronine 10 mcg, that one I take 30 mins after armour. I have noticed a few heart palpitations 😬. And I am falling asleep later then normal, but I didn’t want to write it off yet until I was sure. (I’am also on the keto diet- so when my electrolytes are off it can give heart palpitations too🤷‍♀️.

[@landslide82]

@@ajatracy1299 Thanks for sharing your experiences. Can I ask what dose your Armour is? I know no one dose is right for everyone, but I am curious as to what works for others. I am at 1 1/2 grains now. Slowly went to 2 and the palps were unbearable, even after a couple weeks. I understand we are just sharing info here, and no one is trying to prescribe anything. I did so well on Naturethroid until 2018 and NP until 2019. Been a nightmare since then. Thanks again for sharing.

[@ajatracy1299]

@@landslide82 Yes, I am on Armour 90. When my doctor put my dose of Armour at 120, I had heart palps and it was hard to sleep. He moved me back down to 90. After being on 90 for a month I went back in for a blood draw and then had learned where my labs needed to be. My doctor new my free t3 was in range but low, he didn't realize that the reverse t3 was high (even though within range). So i asked if he would be willing to try adding on cytomel to see if that would help bring down my reverse t3. He started me on liothyronine 5 mcg, I waited 6 weeks and did a blood draw and then went up to 10 mcg. I am currently still on Armour 90 and Liothyronine 10 mcg. I recently switched to a compound for Liothronine. I didn't have any issues taking it in pill form from the pharmacy (cvs). Now the compound kind- ive started getting heart pals (slightly) and some insomnia. So i am not sure what the deal is. Maybe its stronger? I am going to try and make it through this week with it and see if it will level out or ill have to do labs and see whats going on. I may need to switch back to non-compound *** I also wanted to add (if i didnt before) when I took the pharmacy type of liothyronine - I took it around noon. Armour was first thing in the morning. Now I take Armour and wait 30 minutes and then take the Liothyronine.

[@tardigrada6000]

so my doctor told me that it is the levels in the cell that matter and those are not measurable-- thoughts?

[@davidsundquist1845]

too technical, dumb it down to cause and reaction please do I have a thyroid problem ? is what I need to know

[@jantoles7637]

Slow down your speaking. I have to replay something many times to try to figure out what you are saying. I think you have good information, but if you do not slow down your speaking, I will not be back!

[@charrington1356]

Please slow down your speaking. Way too fast. Thx.

[@carolcole570]

Since you aren’t on your Ritalin, it would be helpful to us lowly sick beings if you would write each of these tests down……so we can pause the video…..and COPY the tests down, taking our time. Your rat-tat-tat staccato is driving me up the wall.

[@67Stu]

I have yet to see a video of your where you pronounce picture correctly. Pitchers are found in baseball and what liquids are poured out of. Did you fail basic English ? So much for education. 😒

[@ILikeBigToys65]

My Dr said your a fake doctor and that i should see you to fix me.. How do i contact you????

[@Healinghands829]

Oh wow!

[@PiujuqInuitArt]

Yes your contact info please you are not a fraudster or criminal but many endocrinologists in Ontario are and they kill many people in Ontario with misinformation and with their prescription pads and with their ability to commit liable without the poor patient being educated.

[@PiujuqInuitArt]

Try to get a different doctor. Your doctor is undereducated uncaring lazy inexperienced condescending and arrogant. Also by saying bad things that are unsubstantiated and wrong as well he has committed malpractice.

[@carolcole570]

He SAYS he is retired. Even at his very young age. Yep, his videos and supplements have him riding high on money. A bit of advice…..NEVER mention a video doctor to an MD because they may fire you. Stay QUIET.