Is Your Thyroid Diagnosis Correct?
Written by 
Dr. Michael Ruscio, DC on
May 24, 2023
Shocking statistics that’ll make you rethink if it’s your thyroid or something else driving your symptoms
In this episode, I answer the question, “Is your thyroid diagnosis correct?” Surprisingly, this question is asked more commonly than you think. Even in the functional medicine sphere, thyroid issues are overdiagnosed and overtreated, often leading patients down the wrong treatment path.
Rather than being shoehorned into a thyroid diagnosis, it’s important to look at the scientific evidence that explains why it may not be your thyroid causing symptoms of fatigue, digestive issues, or brain fog. Listen in to hear when thyroid medication and interventions are necessary, what TPO and TSH levels indicate a thyroid issue, and what steps you can take to discover the true root cause of your health issues.
Featured Studies
- https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30351232/
- https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33161885/
- https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11836274/
- https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28536577/
- https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27607246/
Related Resources
- The Gut-Thyroid Connection: https://drruscio.com/the-gut-thyroid-connection1/
- How to Get Off Thyroid Meds Naturally: https://drruscio.com/how-to-get-off-thyroid-medication/
- Thyroid Course: https://drruscio.com/thyroid-course/
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Timestamps
00:00 Intro
00:23 Overprescribed Hormone – The Data
02:18 Symptom Confusion
03:47 TSH Levels
06:24 Why You Should Look Elsewhere
10:09 What About Sluggish Thyroid?
12:07 Thyroid Autoimmunity & TPO Levels
17:29 What You Can Do Now
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Music featured in this video: “Modern Technology” by Andrew G, https://audiojungle.net/user/andrew_g
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Dr. Michael Ruscio is a DC, natural health provider, researcher, and clinician. He serves as an Adjunct Professor at the University of Bridgeport and has published numerous papers in scientific journals as well as the book Healthy Gut, Healthy You. He also founded the Ruscio Institute of Functional Health, where he helps patients with a wide range of GI conditions and serves as the Head of Research.
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