Hashimoto's Thyroiditis Hypothyroidism Fatigue: Questions From Real Patients Not Just Pills - Barbara Winter - Bog

Dr. Bao is an expert on thyroid conditions. Hashimoto's thyroiditis is a commoncondition but with many misunderstandings about it. This disease has been linkedto type 1 diabetes, hives, fatigue, fibromyalgia, etc. Most patients are perplexedand puzzled by this diagnosis. Now you have a book written by an endocrinologistwith years of experience treating this condition.Six chapters deal with some 250 questions related to Hashimoto's thyroiditis.Some of the most frequently asked questions that Dr. Bao addresses are:1. What is Hashimoto's thyroiditis?2. What are the most common symptoms?3. Why is my TPO up and down?4. What does a normal thyroid ultrasound look like?5. What is the goal of treatment?6. What are the side effects of thyroid hormone replacement?7. What other medications should I pay attention to while takingthyroid medication?8. I am on a thyroid supplement. Do I need to take extra iodine?9. My thyroid function is normal. Why am I still feeling tired? (A fullchapter is devoted to just this question.)10. What is the recommended Hashimoto's thyroiditis diet? (A wholechapter answers this question.)