Your Thyroid Questions Answered Part 2

Does the MTHFR gene mutation cause or predispose someone to thyroid problems? What are the best eating and lifestyle tips for someone recovering from hyperthyroidism? How can someone lower their antibodies? Is it okay to continue using bugleweed once thyroid levels are in the normal range?

Today, I’m back with another Q&A episode, answering multiple questions submitted by the Save My Thyroid community. While I can’t get to everyone’s questions every time, I love creating these for you, and I’ll do similar episodes every couple of months. Please share your questions with me by emailing info@naturalendocrinesolutions.com, and I'll include the most relevant ones in upcoming episodes.

In this episode, I'm answering:

• Q1: Could major surgery have triggered or contributed to hyperthyroidism? What are your thoughts on the radioactive iodine uptake test?
• Q2: Does MTHFR gene mutation cause or predispose you to thyroid problems?
• Q3: I’m recovering from hyperthyroidism; what are your eating tips?
• Q4: Could you please explain the best way to test T4 and T3? 
• Q5: How do you lower thyroid antibodies?
• Q6: I have Hashimoto’s, and my son has Graves’. We both do not eat gluten, soy, sugar, or dairy. Is there a good way to reduce antibodies?
• Q7: I was diagnosed with overactive thyroid. What's the best approach to diet?
• Q8: What to take as a supplement when you are hypothyroid with nodules and the T4 doesn't convert into T3?
• Q9: Are there any scientific peer-reviewed published studies showing how LDN (low-dose naltrexone) can restore normal thyroid function and lower thyroid antibodies for those with Graves’ disease?
• Q10: Where does one start when trying to find out whether an immune system problem is causing Graves' disease?
• Q11: Can I have Graves’ and Hashimoto’s simultaneously?
• Q12: How are Graves’ or Hashimoto’s definitively diagnosed?
• Q13: When thyroid levels get into the normal range, is it okay to still use bugleweed a few times a week?
• Q14: I have lost over 10 pounds since my symptoms first started. Can methimazole help to slow down my thyroid so I can at least gain some of the weight back?
• Q15: How can I get my TSH up and the eyes back to normal as someone with thyroid eye disease?
• Q16: Can overmedicating with Levothyroxine cause hyperthyroidism?
• Q17: Are thyroid nodules responsible for causing confusion and anxiety?
• Q18: Can an atrophic thyroid be rejuvenated back to health? If not, must thyroid medication be taken for the rest of my life?
• Q19: Can a leaky gut cause Hashimoto's symptoms? How do you test for and prevent leaky gut issues?

As always, I hope you find this episode valuable, and I look forward to catching you in the next episode!





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