Why is Low Thyroid Misdiagnosed?

Greenville SC Low Thyroid Doctor Explains – Why is Low Thyroid So Often Misdiagnosed?

How many times have you gone to the doctor with a variety of symptoms only to be told that there’s nothing wrong with you? If you have low thyroid, you’re not alone. Low thyroid is often under diagnosed or misdiagnosed. One test for thyroid function is a test called the TSH test. This is not always sufficient however. It is frustrating if you’re one of the many who has had your thyroid issues misdiagnosed or under diagnosed.

TSH testing alone can be insufficient because it doesn’t give a complete picture of thyroid health. Without running a full thyroid blood panel, investigating a patient’s medical history, family history, symptoms and completing a full medical exam, it is difficult to come to the proper conclusions about a patient’s condition. TSH does not test for thyroid antibodies that may be attacking the thyroid gland. This indicates an autoimmune disease where the body attacks and destroys its own tissue. This is called Hashimoto’s disease.

In recent years, there has been a call to narrow the range of “normal” for TSH. Conventional wisdom considers a normal TSH reading to be 0.5 – 5.0. Many health care professionals want to take the focus off of TSH lab results, as the results do not give a complete picture. The TSH range standard does not recognize how a patient’s body is processing or responding to the thyroid hormones in their body.

It’s very common for a doctor to be concerned about a patient’s symptoms, but not the actual patient. When a doctor only hears the symptoms but does not tailor a care plan to the patient, they are not only failing to address needs, they are adding to the issue of low thyroid being under diagnosed and misdiagnosed. It’s easy for the doctor to hear about depression, sleeplessness and weight gain and suggest prescription medication. This approach does not get to the root cause of why the person is feeling terrible. This will not address the low thyroid issues that their patient is suffering from, it will merely mask the problems.

There is a more comprehensive, natural approach to managing your thyroid condition. If you have been frustrated with the level of care you have received, it may be time for a new approach. When you work with a functional wellness practitioner you will be looked at as an individual. They will do a thorough, detailed analysis of all your body’s functions. In some cases they will determine the best course of action to take based on urine, saliva, blood and stool samples.

Once they have evaluated you they will create a care plan just for you. They will be there with experienced guidance and advice. If you are tired of being on prescription medication that doesn’t seem to help, consider working with a functional wellness practitioner starting today. It’s time to reclaim your health.

Schedule your FREE thyroid consultation today and learn how we may be able to help your thyroid symptoms.