Not exact matches
A functional medicine
thyroid panel includes several other labs such as free and total T3 (
active thyroid hormone), reverse T3, and
thyroid antibodies to rule out
autoimmune thyroid problems.
Anything from microbiome imbalances to stress can awaken the sleeping virus, and once
active it can wreak havoc on your body in the form of brain problems,
autoimmune conditions, and
thyroid problems.
High
thyroid antibodies are a reliable indicator for an
active autoimmune process that can help to make an early diagnosis of Hashimoto's even before onset of hypothyroidism.
Second, low or negative
thyroid antibodies can give a false sense of Hashimoto's being «cured» or going into remission when in fact your immune system continues to malfunction and your
thyroid gland is being destroyed under the
active autoimmune attack.
NOTE: Research suggests that upwards of 90 % or more of under
active thyroid cases are Hashimoto's Thyroiditis, an
autoimmune thyroid condition that requires slightly different treatment than regular hypothyroidism.
Insufficient levels of stomach acid (aka hypochlorhydria) is a leading cause of leaky gut, and a leaky gut will reduce
active thyroid hormone and increase inflammation - potentially contributing to hypothyroidism and
autoimmune Hashimoto's Thyroiditis.
Hashi's is an
autoimmune condition that presents as hypothryoid (under -
active thyroid).
The potential side effects of Ivermectin (the
active ingredient in Heartgard) include liver problems, vomiting, diarrhea, loss of appetite, depression, lethargy, skin eruptions, seizures, tremors, paralysis,
autoimmune disorders,
thyroid problems, fever, weakness, dizziness, coughing, nose bleeds, difficulty breathing, pneumonia, irritability, sudden aggressive behavior, nerve damage, fertility problems, and sudden death.
TGAA tells you if there is an
active autoimmune action against the
thyroid.