Dr. Whelchel's Blog
Most medical providers have been trained to only check the TSH when monitoring thyroid function.
But is the TSH enough to test your thyroid? Â Is it
...Osteoporosis is a serious medical condition that is unfortunately getting more common. Â
There are several medications available for the treatment of...
Do your lab tests show that your T4 level is low?
What does that mean exactly?
Do you also have symptoms such as fatigue, weight gain, hair loss, co...
If you have a thyroid issue and want to feel better, then increasing your T3 level to the optimal range is the single most important thing that you ca...
Is there a connection between hypothyroidism and depression?
Will taking thyroid medication reduce or even eliminate depression symptoms?
Do you sti...
1 in 4 Americans over the age of 40 are taking a statin drug such as atorvastatin, rosuvastatin, simvastatin, and pravastatin. Â That equates to over 4...