hypothyroid

35 yo F with prediabetic

Supplement recommendations please alongside metformin, ssri antidepressant, levothyroxine & bromocriptine, for 35yr old female, prediabetic, pituitary adenoma, hypothyroid, pnd & afternoon fatigue. Just consulted this patient, and am thinking of recommending a formula for blood sugar control and adrenal support, such as biotics research glucobalance, but I have not used…

49 yo M with Hypothyroidism

Patient with confusing thyroid test results Here is the background on this patient: my patient is 49 years old, a senior executive with a high degree of work stress. Main symptoms are tiredness and low mood. He also has concerns regarding heart health due to a family history of CVD,…

Hypothyroidism

Female client with hypothyroidism, chronic neck pain I’ve been seeing this patient for 6 months or so. Her main goals are to reduce tiredness/weight gain associated with her thyroid and ideally to reduce her medication of Amitriptylline to aid her sleep following chronic neck pain as a result of old…

9 yo M with fatigue, brain fog thyroid issues

Hello – Im due to see this client in the next few days who is presenting with fatigue (2yrs duration) brain fog (9 mths) and underactive thyroid (1 mth) and currently taking 25mg / day Levothyroxine. He has low energy, difficulty getting to sleep, insomnia and requiring 8+ hrs sleep…

low pm cortisol and relatively low DHEA

Patient with low pm cortisol and relatively low DHEA (ASI test). Hypothyroidism. My patient is stressed, works stressful hours and can’t lose weigth or get to sleep well and always tired. Her Adrenal test showed low pm cortisol levels. I would like to suggest some adrenal support, on the very…

Hypothyroid lady with severe bloating and fluid retention

Help with hypothyroid lady please, with severe bloating and fluid retention My client has seen both Dr. Skinner and Dr. Durrant-Peatfield, has spent ‘thousands’ and is still very unhappy. She currently takes Dr Durrant-Peatfield’s prescription of 1 Nutri Adrenal Extra per day and 2 grains of Armour thyroid, split over…

30 yo F with Hypothyroidism and chronic sleep problems

30 year old female, diagnosed 2.5 years ago with Hypothyroidism, given 50mcg thyroxine, went to 150mcg at which point she felt “normal” – more energy. Tests then showed she was border line hyperthyroidism, so consultant reduced to 75mcg. Patient has not felt good since. Took a private test and her…

45 yo F with menopause, acid reflux, hypothyroid and asthma

Lady 45, early menopause, acid reflux, hypothyroid and asthma (plus cystitis, thrush….) Hello, I am seeing this lady tomorrow and just received her questionnaire. Here’s some more info: Sinus issues, was on the pill for around 10/15 years on and off, has been given antibiotics (penicillin) for sinus infections for…

26 yo F with Hypothyroid and PCOS

Young woman 26 with hypothyroid and PCOS looking to change her very nice curvy body shape to one which is more lean and athletic looking. My client is 5ft 5inches, 10st 9lbs, 29.8% fat and her muscle mass weighs 7st 5lbs and is fit, well and healthy. Both health problems…

45 yo F with hypothyroid

Hi Antony/Michael. Any suggestions for a female patient age 45. Her goal is to address her memory loss which is really affecting her work and wishes to lose some weight. Diagnosed hypothyroid taking 50mcg levothyroxine since Jan 2011, unsuccessful IVF 1 yr ago, pelvic ultrasound in Feb 2012 showed multiple…

29 yo F with multiple issues diabetes

29 year old female with multiple health issues I am seeing a client with a variety of health issues and am mainly looking for supplement advice, although any other advice would also be welcomed! Current Conditions -Type 1 Diabetes – using Humanlog Insulin pump since 2011 (previously Lantus pen since…

56 yo F with Zollinger-Ellison syndrome

Hi, I have been working with a 56 year old Indian lady on a cyclical basis for about 4 years. Initially came with Hypothyroid unresponsive to T4 (high antibodies on thyroid panel) and fibromyalgia. We have worked on cyclical dysbiosis (candida mostly) and adrenal and digestive support. With the odd…

42 yo M with all time, headaches, inflammation, aches and pains

I recently qualified & have a 42yr old overweight male, who is taking Omeprazole & Citralapram. All symptoms point to low stomach acid as expected but I’m reluctant to ask him to stop meds. Any ideas? He is presenting a range of symptoms from tired all time, headaches, inflammation, aches…

37 year old women, diagnosed hypothyroid

She is a 37 year old woman who has a high end sales job with frequent travel. She has been diagnosed hypothyroid and is currently on Thyroxine to manage this. She presented a full blood count which showed that her levels of T4 had increased since the medication. It also…

57 yo F with PD, underactive thyroid

57 yr old female with PD, underactive thyroid, on Femaston HRT, statins ,400 mgs Sinemet, Azilect and Requipmodutab for PD. Has frequency of urination and energy low at times. Advice appreciated. She is on CoEnzymeQ10 and Multi. Am thinking Ca/Mg and B2,B12 and folic acid but must avoid B6 as…

Steatorrhoea

Well managed hypothyroid ME client using erfa thyroid with Steatorrhoea .Happy to take suggested support for improving lipase+ substitute lipase within intenzyme but requested more info on and/ or alternative suggestions for gall bladder and fat soluble Vitamin support wise – via /outwith Beta TCP and AR’s CoQ Gamme E…

47 yo F with weight increased

Iam stuck, help appreciated. with 47 year old female client who can’t lose or even maintain weight after extreme calorie restriction diet. She has always been ‘big’, but weight increased to 15 stone after 2nd child (11 years ago). Between March 09 and August 09, she lost 5 stone on…

51 yo F with thyroid

Hormonal balance andt hyroid support this time, 51 year old, slightly elevated TSH, all other thyroid measures normal (including urine T3/T4). Hysterectomy 2 years ago due very large fibroid. Her primary symptom is weight gain and inability to lose weight, as well as significant aches/pains and occassional hot flushes. Since…