In Treatment of Hypothyroidism Need For T4 plus T3 Therapy Could Be Genetic

by Gary Pepper M.D. | Sep 14, 2019 | DTE (Dessicated Thyroid Extract), general health & nutrition, health, hormones, metabolism, T3, thyroid

Do you wonder if you need t3 (Cytomel, triiodothyronine, liothyronine) added to your thyroid hormone treatment to feel normal again? The answer could be in your genes. Recent discoveries reviewed by Antonio C. Bianco, M.D., Ph.D. at the recent American Thyroid...

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?

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?

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...

Highlights of the 2015 International Thyroid Congress

by Gary Pepper M.D. | Oct 25, 2015 | metabolism, T3, thyroid

Update from the 15th International Thyroid Congress, Orlando Florida, October, 2015 By Gary Pepper, M.D.      I just returned from Orlando, Florida, where I attended the 15th International Thyroid Congress and want to provide a report of my experience, to readers...