If you have been suffering from any thyroid condition and are still symptomatic but cant understand what you\u2019re doing wrong\u2026 You are not alone.<\/strong><\/p>\n You have seen multiple physicians… You easily get upset\u2026 You\u2019re cold, you\u2019re hot\u2026 You cant get your GI system to function well…. Just to name a few things you have experienced today\u2026. You are not alone.<\/strong><\/p>\n Your baby\/child is hyper emotional, cries often, cant get a hold of their feelings and it doesn’t seem quite “normal” to the extent this occurs…. You are not alone<\/strong><\/p>\n Before we dive into why you\u2019re still symptomatic, lets briefly go over the basics.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n The thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland located on the front of the neck. It secretes three hormones and affects the developmental, cardiovascular and metabolic system in the body. The treatment for thyroid disorders is very misunderstood by many.<\/p>\n The thyroid secretes three hormones:<\/p>\n The Thyroid Influences<\/strong><\/p>\n Thyroid Hormone Regulation<\/strong><\/p>\n The pituitary and the hypothalamus control the thyroid gland. The production of T3 and T4 is regulated by TSH (TSH is released by the pituitary gland). TSH is regulated by thyrotropin-releasing hormone (TRH), which is produced by the hypothalamus. When thyroid hormones are too high, TSH production is suppressed and vice versa when thyroid hormones are too low. Still with me?…..<\/p>\n -TSH regulates T3 and T4<\/p>\n -Pituitary releases TSH<\/p>\n -Thyrotropin (TRH) regulates TSH<\/p>\n -Hypothalamus produces TRH<\/p>\n These thyroid hormones and regulators are on a continuous feedback loop. Feedback loops refer to the nervous system telling the endocrine system to control body conditions by receiving a signal, responding with the proper hormone and reacting. The hypothalamus acts like a thermostat of a feedback loop, the endocrine glands act like an air conditioning system and both determine if you need added heating or cooling to maintain balance.<\/p>\n Hypothyroidism is low or under active thyroid hormone production. This condition has various causes such as decreased iodine or pituitary gland disorders, just to name a few but commonly resulting from congenital (birth) or autoimmune disorder such as Hashimoto\u2019s<\/p>\n Symptoms<\/strong><\/p>\n Hyperthyroidism is excessive thyroid hormone production. This condition can be caused by various reason such as autoimmune disorder Grave\u2019s disease and excess iodine just to name a few.<\/p>\n Symptoms<\/strong><\/p>\n Congenital Hypothyroidism is a deficiency of the thyroid hormone present at birth. It can be due to many reasons<\/p>\n Early diagnosis and treatment is crucial<\/strong><\/em> due to the nature that the thyroid plays a major role in fetal brain development. Hypothyroidism in an infant can lead to neuro-developmental disorders such as intellectual disabilities and cretinism. Other symptoms associated with congenital hypothyroidism\u2026.<\/p>\n Symptoms<\/strong><\/p>\n There are numerous diagnostic tests to determine a thyroid condition. However, in regards to babies and children\u2026<\/p>\n Most physicians request only a TSH, some will request a TSH, T4 and T3, and then there are some really intelligent doctors out there who think outside the box and will order an entire thyroid panel. THOSE are my kind of doctors.<\/p>\n If your child is diagnosed or believed to be suffering from a thyroid disorder, these are the labs that should be ordered every single time their levels are assessed in order to be properly treated. I repeat\u2026 Every. Single. Time. You can\u2019t treat a thyroid patient with half the information. If your child\u2019s physician does not understand the importance of these labs, find one who does understand or one who is willing to learn<\/p>\n Other labs to consider during initial diagnosing<\/p>\n There are plenty of medication options to choose based on lab values. It takes a bit of commitment to design a care plan specific to the thyroid patient needs but it is worth it in the long run to have some symptomatic relief. Thyroid patients suffer from subtle and not so subtle symptoms that can be a nuisance or very debilitating. It is so so so important to learn what works for you to find relief. Below is a few different forms of medication to educate yourself about.<\/p>\n Is your gut in check? Thyroid disease and GI disturbances go hand-in-hand. A big part of the immune system is in the gastrointestinal tract. Poor gut health can exacerbate autoimmune diseases by the body initiating an immune attack on foreign (undigested food particles). Hypothyroidism also contributes to hypochlorhydria (low stomach acid) leading to acid reflux. There is a big misconception that high stomach acid can cause reflux. This can be true in some cases, however, more often than not, low stomach acid causes reflux. When your stomach acid is low, you dont have the proper tools to break down food causing food particles to sit in your gut leading to bad bacteria also known as SIBO but that is for an entirely different conversation.\u00a0 Another factor the thyroid can affect in the GI system is the gallbladder. If your body does not metabolize fats properly, this can cause a sluggish, congested gallbladder leading to gallstones. A sluggish, congested gallbladder also leads to poor liver detoxification hindering conversion of T4 and T3, and also preventing eliminating excess hormones such as estrogen. The above mentioned GI issues are one of the reasons a lot of woman have hormone disturbances. Repairing the gut starts here…..<\/p>\n Another thing to consider for kids who are having a hard time coping with emotional and\/or sensory difficulties is Counseling\/behavior modification therapy. Counseling can help your child with understanding why and how to cope with emotional highs and lows stemming from thyroid disease. Behavioral modification will help achieve the same thing but also educate the care giver to work with your child during the highs and lows.<\/p>\n If you take anything from this, it is that you are your child\u2019s biggest advocate<\/p><\/blockquote>\n The thyroid is a very complex gland because it controls our hormones. I even at times, have difficulty wrapping my brain around how it functions in our body including how lab levels and medication can affect that function. The thyroid plays a part in other systems of the body. It has a domino affect on your other hormones in that when one hormone is affected, they all are affected because one takes from the other but that conversation is for another time when we dive into the adrenal glands and sex hormones. If you take anything from this, it is that you are your child\u2019s biggest advocate with their health care. Seek a physician that will listen to your concerns and help treat the cause not the symptoms. A physician that will hear you when you\/ or child is still symptomatic despite the lab levels are in “normal” range. A physician who will think outside of the box and dig deeper into labs and diagnostics that help answer these \u201cwhy” questions. If your child is still having symptoms, seek a physician who is willing to explore alternative options. YOU know your child best and only YOU can help them live their best life with optimal health care. I know too many people who are symptomatic and continue to suffer.<\/p>\n Do you or someone you love suffer from a thyroid disorder? If so, how do you manage your disorder? Will you share your story with us?<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" If you have been suffering from any thyroid condition and are still symptomatic but cant understand what you\u2019re doing wrong\u2026 You are not alone. 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Thyroid Disorders<\/h2>\n
Hypothyroidism<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Hyperthyroidism<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Congenital Hypothyroidism <\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Other Thyroid Disorders<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Diagnostics<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Labs to consider<\/h2>\n
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Common Medications<\/h2>\n
T4-<\/h3>\n
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T3-<\/h3>\n
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Iron<\/h3>\n
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Other Considerations<\/h2>\n
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