Why do I know more about Graves and Hyperthyroidism proper management than your doctor? Because I made it my mission to learn! A lifetime of living with undiagnosed Graves created my passion. Now, 12 years into being diagnosed, years of valid research, years of following and talking to others with Graves and Hyperthyroidism and my […]
Author Archives: Kathryn Clemens
Topic of the Week! I have Graves/Hyperthyroidism how can I be hyPO Now? There are numerous reasons your thyroid levels may have dropped too low. Over medicating. Our doctors are famous for over medicating us with MMI (methimazole/carbimazole/thiamozole). Most docs just simply have no idea how to utilize MMI properly. They use doses that are […]
Holiday Stress and Fatigue! For this week’s Topic of the Week! I’d like to talk about holiday stress. Any stress, even good stress (vacations, travel, family, good food), plays a significant role in derailing your hard earned stability in your thyroid levels. You have a chronic illness that is delicately managed and maintained so it […]
Topic of the Week Let’s Talk Antibodies! Sadly, I still see the wrong antibodies being tested every day. Every single day! What antibodies has your doc tested? If they’re the wrong ones your doc is not Graves savvy. Graves antibodies are: TRab – Thyrotropin (TSH) Receptor Antibodies. This test measures both the stimulating and blocking […]
Tepezza Warning! New warning out about Tepezza possibly causing permanent hearing issues and/or loss. It’s a shame Tepezza isn’t the miracle many Gravesters with Graves Ophthalmic Disease (mistakenly called thyroid eye disease) were hoping for. I’ve had about a dozen clients who have tried the infusions with decent results for their eyes but the side […]
Topic of the Week! Ask A Question! This week instead of me writing an article, let’s have an open question post. Please be specific. Ask questions that can be answered in just a comment or two. This is not an invitation for a debate. If you disagree with something I teach, you can certainly ask […]
Topic of the Week! Graves Disease and Hyperthyroidism in Children I cannot express how important it is that you not allow them to remove or zap your child’s thyroid!! I am very passionate and adamant about this and my opinion is based on science and experience. Here’s why I feel so strongly about it: Graves […]
There are numerous reasons your thyroid levels may have dropped too low.
It’s simple science. The ranges provided are too broad.
There’s a little known and often ignored Graves symptom that’s not related to your thyroid since it is antibody driven. Graves Inappropriate Histamine Response (GIHR) can manifest differently in each Gravester, even at different times.