Hashimoto's Thyroiditis Hypothyroidism Fatigue

Dr. Bao is an expert on thyroid conditions. Hashimoto's thyroiditis is a common condition but with many misunderstandings about it. This disease has been linked to type 1 diabetes, hives, fatigue, fibromyalgia, etc. Most patients are perplexed and puzzled by this diagnosis. Now you have a book written by an endocrinologist with years of experience treating this condition. Six chapters deal with some 250 questions related to Hashimoto's thyroiditis. Some of the most frequently asked questions that Dr. Bao addresses are: 1. What is Hashimoto's thyroiditis? 2. What are the most common symptoms? 3. Why is my TPO up and down? 4. What does a normal thyroid ultrasound look like? 5. What is the goal of treatment? 6. What are the side effects of thyroid hormone replacement? 7. What other medications should I pay attention to while taking thyroid medication? 8. I am on a thyroid supplement. Do I need to take extra iodine? 9. My thyroid function is normal. Why am I still feeling tired? (A full chapter is devoted to just this question.) 10. What is the recommended Hashimoto's thyroiditis diet? (A whole chapter answers this question.)