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A look at your next steps in getting a thyroid diagnosis if your TSH lab tests come back as normal. Page 2.

Sometimes, patients simply get so fed up that they are forced to fight back. Hear the stories of some thyroid patients who describe themselves as having been horrid to their doctors -- for a reason.

The Neti pot is a small pot typically made from metal, glass or plastic that contains a spout and is used to administer a nasal lavage. Nasal irrigation, or a nasal lavage, is a procedure where warm salt water is flushed through the nasal and sinus cavities to relieve excess pressure. Neti pots rely

Research links Celiac disease and Gluten-Intolerance to autoimmune thyroid disease like Hashimotos Disease, Graves' Disease, or hypothyroidism

Approximately 11 million Americans suffer from hypothyroidism, according to the American Medical Women's Association. Hypothyroidism occurs when your body does not produce enough of necessary thyroidism, causing a number of side effects.

There are three standard ways to treat Graves' disease. Explore all of these options with your doctor to determine which one is best for your circumstances.

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Noise can cause hearing loss, but there are ways to prevent noise-related hearing loss, and protect your remaining hearing. Background noise can also make it difficult for a child with hearing loss to learn.

Hypothyroidism is a condition which produces a variety of symptoms. Some of these symptoms are common and well known to doctors and the public, such as low energy levels and weight gain. Others are less common and mimic symptoms of unrelated diseases. These unusual symptoms can make it difficult to

The thyroid gland, which sits in the front, bottom part of the neck, produces two hormones that play essential roles in regulating food metabolism. When the thyroid gland fails to produce adequate amounts of thyroxine and triiodothyronine, the patient suffers hypothyroidism. This condition can resul

About.com forum members learning sign language share their positive and negative encounters with deaf people.

Getting a sore throat and runny nose can be irritating and painful. Though they are usually harmless symptoms of a cold or allergies, they can be annoying enough to ruin your day. There is not a cure for the common cold, but there are plenty of treatments and home remedies that can ease the pain in

Kristin Hayes is a Registered Nurse who has been caring for both pediatric and adult patients who have undergone surgical procedures for disorders of the ear, nose and throat for nine years. Working closely with ENT physicians, she not only cares for these patients, but educates them about their con

Hypothyroidism is a medical condition that occurs when the body is not producing proper amounts of necessary hormones. Hyperthyroidism is a state of too much hormone production occurring. Each condition requires a different set of thyroid medicines that have different side effects.

Sinus infections, also called sinusitis, is when the spaces behind the eyes, forehead, nasal bones and cheek bones become filled with mucus, which facilitates the growing of bacteria, fungus and other germs. Sinusitis can be either acute (lasting 2 to 8 weeks and going away on its own) or chronic (l

Chronic sinus infection, or sinusitis, is a common problem; it is estimated that 37 million Americans suffer from a chronic sinus infection every year. In order to prevent and treat a chronic sinus infection, you will first need to know what is causing it.

Thyroid Drug Companies and Websites -- An Information page featuring the names of the pharmaceutical companies that make thyroid drugs, with links to the company and drug websites, including Synthroid, Armour Thyroid, Levoxyl, Thyrolar, Cytomel, Levothroid, Unithroid, Tapazole, Thyrogen

Your allergies are acting up again, and it's driving you crazy. Your nasal passages are so congested that you're having trouble functioning normally--and you feel like a bother to your co-workers and friends. There must be relief! Let's take a look.

Leading hormone experts and thyroid practitioners Dr. Richard Shames and Karilee Shames shares their thoughts about optimal hypothyroidism treatment, and how to ensure the best treatment for the underactive thyroid condition known as hypothyroidism.