Thyroid Testing

Conventional Thyroid Testing vs Functional Thyroid Testing

Have you been diagnosed with a thyroid condition such as hypothyroid, hyperthyroid, Hashimoto’s or Graves Disease?

Perhaps you are curious or have tried to explore whether you do have one of these conditions? You may be experiencing the following set of symptoms:

  • Weight fluctuations (weight loss or weight gain)

  • Brain fog

  • Hair loss and dry skin

  • Gut issues (constipation, diarrhea, bloating or a mix of these!)

  • Feeling really hot or really cold

  • Heart palpitations

  • Anxiety and insomnia

  • Ongoing Iron, B12 and Vitamin D deficiencies

    ..and so many more!

Thyroxine

Many patients also report poor management of their thyroxine medication. Whether your dose has increased, decreased or remained the same (mutual to lack of symptom improvement!), there are many ways in which I work with patients to improve how well thyroxine is working in their body.

Did you know that Thyroxine only replaces your T4 hormone? This is the IN-active form of thyroid hormone in the body. You also need sufficient levels of T3 (ACTIVE thyroid hormone) to influence weight and metabolism, speed of the gut, mental functioning and even.. sex hormones!

Conventional Thyroid Testing

Your standard ‘thyroid tests’ may include:

  • TSH (Thyroid Stimulating Hormone)

  • ..and possibly T4

Natasha’s Functional Thyroid Testing

  • TSH (Thyroid Stimulating Hormone)

  • T4

  • T3

  • Thyroglobulin Antibody

  • Thyroid Peroxidase Antibody

  • Reverse T3

  • Nutrients for thyroid: Iron & Ferritin, Active B12, Folate, Vitamin D, Iodine, Selenium, Magnesium