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American Thyroid Association clarifies public dissatisfaction with treatment of hypothyroidism

American Thyroid Association clarifies public dissatisfaction with treatment of hypothyroidism

by Gary Pepper M.D. | Apr 18, 2018 | Hypothyroidism, T3

For decades doctors have recognized synthetic thyroid hormone known as levothyroxine or brand name Synthroid, as the undisputed choice for treating hypothyroidism (low thyroid function). By virtue of hypothyroidism being extremely common levothyroxine has been the...
If Hypothyroid and Unhappy, Which Came First?

If Hypothyroid and Unhappy, Which Came First?

by Gary Pepper M.D. | May 9, 2017 | Hypothyroidism, T3

If Hypothyroid and Unhappy, Which Came First? By Gary Pepper, M.D. Medical specialists increasingly accept that some patients being treated for hypothyroidism continue to be symptomatic and “unhappy”. The degree to which patients experience this problem while on...

Wall Street Journal Reporter Helps Bring Clarity to Thyroid Treatment Controversy

by Gary Pepper M.D. | May 3, 2016 | Hypothyroidism, T3

On April 11, 2016 an article, Doctors Hear Patients’ Calls for New Approaches to Hypothyroidism, appeared in the Wall Street Journal regarding the growing influence of patient preference on treatment selection for hypothyroidism (sluggish thyroid). The article...
Can a Blood Test Identify Those Who Need T3 for Proper Treatment of Hypothyroidism?

Can a Blood Test Identify Those Who Need T3 for Proper Treatment of Hypothyroidism?

by Gary Pepper M.D. | Nov 10, 2015 | hormones, Hypothyroidism, T3, thyroid

According to experts, 10 to 20% of hypothyroid individuals fail to respond completely to T4-only (levothyroxine, Synthroid) treatment. Dr. Anthony Bianco, the president of the American Thyroid Association, and his associates believe this is due to genetic variations...

Public Support and New Research Promote Changes in Thyroid Treatment Guidelines

by Gary Pepper M.D. | Oct 21, 2014 | general health & nutrition, hormones, Hypothyroidism

In a blog at metabolism.com several months ago, website visitors were asked to join an email campaign addressed to Dr. Mack Harrell, President of the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists (AACE). The purpose was to ask help reversing the existing practice...

Pharmacies Label Armour Thyroid “Illegal” and Issue Therapeutic Warning

by Gary Pepper M.D. | May 20, 2014 | health insurance, Hypothyroidism

  by Gary Pepper, M.D. Early in May 2014 a patient being treated with Armour Thyroid (desiccated thyroid) for hypothyroidism reported that her pharmacy service would not refill her prescription for Armour Thyroid because it was an “illegal” drug. We...
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