Healing Hashimoto's: What if your doctor does not listen when you want other lab work?

HEALING HASHIMOTO’S: WHAT IF YOUR DOCTOR DOES NOT LISTEN WHEN YOU WANT OTHER LAB WORK?

Welcome to Episode 5 of Georgina Szabo TV! I was able to put my Hashimoto’s disease in remission within 6 months. As a result I was able to get pregnant naturally at age 39, and gave birth to a healthy baby girl. In the process I found my true purpose, which is helping others heal Hashimoto’s so we can all live a happy, fulfilling life.

I often hear this dilemma- Georgina, my doctor checked my TSH level but would not order a complete thyroid test panel. Now what?

In this episode of Georgina Szabo TV I am going to share with you what to do in a case like this so you know how to handle this situation instead of feeling frustrated and stuck.

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HEALING HASHIMOTO’S: WHAT IF YOUR DOCTOR DOES NOT LISTEN WHEN YOU WANT OTHER LAB WORK? – Episode 5

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As I was struggling with miscarriages, I decided to go see my good friend & acupuncturist Lindsey Koelman for fertility treatments. She was the one who suggested I get a complete thyroid test panel ASAP. She just knew from her experience that many women with miscarriages were linked to Hashimoto’s. She wanted to see if that was the case for me.

Thankfully, my primary doctor ordered a full thyroid panel without having to twist her arm. The results revealed that I had Hashimoto’s disease, which explained why I couldn’t stay pregnant. I know many times doctors only look at TSH only and if that’s your case here is what I recommend doing.

1) You can see if you can switch over to see another doctor within your network.

2) Or you can search online for an independent lab in your area. You can call them up to see how much they charge for a full thyroid panel. In many cases, prices may be less than going through your insurance! At least here in the States. Some do take insurance so be sure to check.

3) Alternatively, you can look online for an at-home thyroid test panel to be sent to you so you can check your thyroid levels in the convenience of your home!

A full thyroid panel should include:

TSH
Free T4
Free T3
Reverse T3
Thyroglobulin
TPO antibodies

If you choose to work with a Functional Medicine doctor they can order the test for you and advise labs of their choice. If you are looking to make progress fast I highly recommend working with a FM doctor. They can save you months if not years!

I am fortunate to live near Dr. Stephanie Daniel. With her guidance I was able to get my life back within 6 months. I admire her knowledge and asked her to host a wellness evening with me where she shared all the important aspects of healing Hashimoto’s. We filmed the event so we can share it near and far. If you don’t have the resources to start working with a Functional Medicine doctor right away, you can still learn a lot from Dr. Daniel by viewing this short video. Just click the green button below this video to get access. Bonus: she shares what the optimal ranges are for thyroid lab reference!

Insurance does not cover working with a Functional Medicine doctor at least here in the San Francisco Bay Area. I did not let that stop me from working with Dr. Daniel. Instead, I opened a Health Savings Account (HSA) and used the funds I deposited in to the account to pay for her fees.

A Health Savings Account is a unique, tax-advantaged account that can be used to pay for current or future medical expenses, as well as deductibles, prescriptions, lab fees, co-insurance, vision expenses and dental care. Unused funds will roll over year to year. There is no “use it or lose it” penalty. There is a limit as to how much an individual and family can contribute. All contributions are tax deductible similar to an IRA. More details in the notes below.

Thank you so much for tuning in. I hope you have found value in this episode, if you did, make sure to share it with a friend who is eager to heal Hashimoto’s.

And if you missed the episode discussing my experience working with Functional Medicine healing Hashimoto’s, click here to check it out now.

“Become the CEO of your own health.” – Dr. Mark Hyman

Resources Mentioned That Will Help Healing Hashimoto’s

Find a Functional Medicine Doctor (Online Directory) – Learn More Here

You can search the Institute for Functional Medicine directory for a Functional Medicine doctor in your area. Just click the link above!

Healing Hashimoto’s Naturally and Get Your Life Back (Video) – Watch It Here

In this short video Dr. Stephanie Daniel discusses how Hashimoto’s develops and what can be done to reverse it. I worked with Dr. Daniel and absolutely love her approach and the way she explains the entire process. In fact, with her guidance I was able to put my Hashimoto’s in remission within 6 months of working with her. As a result I was able to get pregnant naturally at age 39, and gave birth to a healthy baby girl. This convenient format fits any busy schedule- tune in while you drive to work, do dishes or go for a walk. If you have time to watch/listen to one thing, let this be it!

Health Savings Account (HSA) – Learn More Here

Not only do HSAs have a lot of benefits, but you will also have plenty of options as to the best places to open an HSA account. Click the link above!

Whether you just got diagnosed with Hashimoto’s or have had it for a while, I would love to hear from you! Drop me a comment below to say hello and ask me a question you would like help with.