Ep. 156: What Is Thyroid Atrophy? My Thyroid Health podcast

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This special episode of My Thyroid Health offers a deep dive conversation, exploring everything you need to know about thyroid hormone replacement therapy. If you or someone you know has been diagnosed with hypothyroidism, understanding the treatment options is essential. The episode breaks down the different types of prescription medications used to manage this condition, how they work in the body, and what factors can influence their effectiveness. We’ll also discuss the importance of proper dosage, potential side effects, and the role of lifestyle choices in supporting thyroid health. Whether you're newly diagnosed, have been managing hypothyroidism for years, or are simply curious about how thyroid hormone replacement works, this episode will provide the insights you need. So, stay tuned as we dive into this important topic with expert insights and practical advice from Paloma Health! Learn more about thyroid hormone replacement medication at the Paloma blog: Your Definitive Guide to Thyroid Medication 6 Things That Can Affect Your Thyroid Medication Side Effects of Thyroid Medication 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…

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Ep. 166: Should You Eat Soy If You’re Hypothyroid? 19:04

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We’ve got soy burgers. Edamame. Soy milk. Tofu. Soy smoothies. Soy is everywhere, and it’s in so many things. But if you’re hypothyroid, is it safe to eat soy foods and products? In this episode, learn about the soy-hypothyroidism connection and whether you can safely eat soy. What you will learn: About soy Soy’s nutrition facts The health benefits of soy Risks and side effects of soy Soy and your thyroid How to eat soy when you’re hypothyroid Check out our blog and read the full article here: ⁠https://www.palomahealth.com/learn/soy-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…

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Ep. 165: Lymphedema and Hypothyroidism 12:38

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Lymphedema causes swelling in the legs, arms, feet, and hands. In this video, learn about the connection between hypothyroidism and the development of lymphedema. What you will learn: Lymphedema 101 Different types of lymphedema How hypothyroidism affects your lymphatic system Treatment options for lymphedema ‍ Check out our blog and read the full article here: https://www.palomahealth.com/learn/lymphedema-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…

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Ep. 164: How Often Should You Get Your Thyroid Tested? 15:33

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Many people who have not been diagnosed with a thyroid problem have no idea if or when they should have thyroid testing. And for people with hypothyroidism, thyroid blood tests are an unpleasant but necessary part of their thyroid care. Things can become even more problematic when you try to determine how often to get tested! Yearly? Twice a year? Quarterly? How often should you actually get your thyroid tested? In this podcast, learn about when to schedule thyroid bloodwork. What you will learn: Are you undiagnosed, and you have hypothyroidism symptoms? Are you undiagnosed, and you’re age 35 or older? Are you undiagnosed, and you’re a woman over 50? Are you undiagnosed, but you have a family history of thyroid disease? Are you undiagnosed but taking medications known to affect the thyroid? Are you experiencing infertility or recurrent miscarriages? Are you undiagnosed and trying to conceive, or are you currently pregnant? Are you hypothyroid and have new, continuing, or worsening symptoms? Have you started or changed your medication – or its dosage? Are you on thyroid hormone replacement, and you’ve changed your diet? Are you hypothyroid, and you’ve gained or lost a significant amount of weight? Have you started or stopped any new medications or supplements? Are you hypothyroid and planning to conceive, currently pregnant, or have you just given birth? Check out our blog and read the full article here: https://www.palomahealth.com/learn/how-often-thyroid-tested 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…

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Ep. 163: Plantar Fasciitis and Hypothyroidism 11:17

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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-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…

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Ep. 162: What You Need to Know Know About Thyroid Glandular Supplements 11:15

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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 supplements Difference between thyroid medication, vitamin supplements, and glandular supplements Natural desiccated thyroid vs. glandular supplements How to best treat hypothyroidism Check out our blog and read the full article here: https://www.palomahealth.com/learn/thyroid-glandular-supplements 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…

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Ep. 161: What To Do If Your Dog Swallows Your Thyroid Medication 8:24

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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 dogs What to do if your dog swallows your thyroid medication Recovery of thyroid medication overdose in dogs Tips for preventing your pet from swallowing medication Other human medications that are toxic to pets‍ Check out our blog and read the full article here: https://www.palomahealth.com/learn/dog-swallows-thyroid-medication 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…

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Ep. 160: 5 Things Friends and Family Need to Know to Support Someone with Hypothyroidism 7:19

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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…

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Ep. 159: How Hypothyroidism Can Affect Your Voice 7:15

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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…

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Ep. 158: What Does The Pituitary Gland Do? 9:37

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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…

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Ep. 157: Can Hashimoto's Cause Hives? 6:51

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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…

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Ep. 156: What is Thyroid Atrophy? 8:52

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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…

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Ep. 155: Breast Implants and Hashimoto's Disease 10:12

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In this episode of My Thyroid Health, find out what you need to know if you’re considering breast implants and the connection to Hashimoto’s. What you will learn: * What are breast implants? * Possible complications of breast implants * The link between Hashimoto’s and breast implants * What is breast implant illness? Check out our blog and read the full article here: https://www.palomahealth.com/learn/breast-implants-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…

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Ep. 154: Why Thyroid Awareness Month Needs To Be All Year Long 14:27

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In this episode of My Thyroid Health, thyroid patient advocate Mary Shomon commemorates Thyroid Awareness Month -- January -- and shares why she feels strongly that we need thyroid awareness all year long! What you will learn: Why are so many people with thyroid disease undiagnosed? Why are so many people with thyroid conditions still not feeling well? What are the risks of undiagnosed or insufficiently treated thyroid disease? What can you do? Check out our blog and read the full article here: https://www.palomahealth.com/learn/thyroid-awareness-month 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…

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Ep. 153: Glutathione's Benefits for Better Thyroid Health 8:40

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