Overview

Millions of people have thyroid problems. And of this number, the most common thyroid condition is Hashimoto's Disease - a form of hypothyroidism in which the body's immune system attacks its own thyroid gland. Despite millions of people having this disease, many suffer with life-changing symptoms for years without being diagnosed. And even after diagnosis, many Hashimoto's patients continue to experience debilitating effects from this disease. Fatigue, muscle and joint pain, weight gain, headaches, hair loss and throat or neck pain are some of the commonly occurring symptoms. That's why endocrinologist and thyroid specialist, Dr. Brittany Henderson and patient, Allison Futterman, joined together to write WHAT YOU MUST KNOW ABOUT HASHIMOTO'S DISEASE. Realising that far too many patients are not getting the information and care they need, the authors created this book to help those who are suffering from this all-to-common form of hypothyroidism. Written in understandable language, the authors give you an insider's view of what you need to know about Hashimoto's. The book is divided into three parts. Part 1, Getting to Know Your Thyroid, explains how your thyroid functions, how Hashimoto's affects your health and what signs to look for. Part 2, Testing and Diagnosis, looks at the most reliable tests used to detect Hashimoto's, how they work and what to expect from testing. Part 3, Treatment and Management, discusses the most effective conventional medications as well as those complementary treatments that have proven to be effective. Unfortunately, there still remains a lack of understanding of Hashimoto's among patients and health professionals alike. As a serious autoimmune disorder, Hashimoto's is multifaceted and complex. WHAT YOU MUST KNOW ABOUT HASHIMOTO'S DISEASE provides patients with an invaluable resource that they can rely on at every stage of their journey to greater health.

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Anyone gaining weight or feeling fatigue or muscle or joint pain will likely to be drawn to the possibility that his or her immune system is attacking the thyroid gland. Endocrinologist [Brittany] Henderson and [co-author Allison] Futterman . . . ably describe how this walnut-sized organ should work, what tests can show about the underproduction of thyroid hormone, and how to treat this surprisingly common condition . . . follow the authors' advice to avoid potential triggers, such as highly processed foods and artificial sweeteners, and to limit caffeine and alcohol intake . . . [a] glossary helps with unfamiliar terms, and a list of resources makes this a very useful resource. --Karen Springen Booklist (ALA) https: //podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/308-best-worst-foods-for-thyroid-health-brittany-henderson/id1246494475?i=1000521696784 for the podcast -- Listen to Dr. Henderson's podcast with Jason Wachob on MindBodyGreen https: //www.wakehealth.edu/Stories/Patients/Sherry-Eckard-Cotney -- Patient story at Wake Forest Baptist Health https: //amomslifepodcast.com/2020/10/07/32-if-your-thyroid-is-off-you-might-be-too/ -- Listen to Dr. Henderson on A MOM'S LIFE Podcast https: //docthyroid.com/brittany-henderson-hashimotos/ -- Check out Dr. Henderson's podcast interview on Doctor Thyroid with Philip James https: //hbnshow.com/archives/march-23-2019/ -- Listen to Dr. Henderson's interview on the Here's To Your Health podcast https: //hypothyroidmom.com/make-every-thyroid-pill-count/ -- Read Dr. Henderson's article on HYPOTHYROID MOM entitled Make Every Thyroid Pill Count! https: //hypothyroidmom.com/what-you-must-know-about-your-thyroid-medicine-falsehoods-formulations-and-fillers/ -- Read Dr. Henderson's article on HYPOTHYROID MOM entitled What You Must Know About Your Thyroid Medicine: Falsehoods, Formulations, and Fillers https: //medicalschoolhq.net/ss-82-a-look-into-academic-endocrinology-and-thyroid-medicine/ -- Listen to Dr. Henderson's podcast interview about being an endocrinologist on Medical School Headquarters https: //plantproof.com/looking-after-our-thyroid/ -- Listen to Dr. Henderson on the PLANT PROOF podcast about Looking after our thyroid https: //podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/what-a-low-tsh-can-mean-with-dr-brittany-henderson/id1467232418?i=1000497730953 -- Listen to Dr. Henderson's podcast with Dr. Alan Christianson on MEDICAL MYTHS, LEGENDS, & FAIRYTALES https: //www.mindbodygreen.com/articles/essential-nutrients-for-thyroid-health-from-endocrinologist for the article. -- Read Dr. Henderson's podcast/article with Jason Wachob on MindBodyGreen https: //www.theinvisiblehypothyroidism.com/tsh-is-still-an-important-thyroid-test/ -- Read or listen to Dr. Henderson's blog on THE INVISIBLE HYPOTHYROIDISM entitled TSH Is Still An Important Thyroid Test https: //www.thyroidchange.org/articles/4-steps-to-building-a-lifelong-thyroid-doctor-patient-partnership -- ThyroidChange - Dr. Henderson's article on building a lifelong thyroid doctor-patient relationship. https: //www.wxii12.com/article/free-event-just-for-you/21527689 -- Dr. Henderson's news broadcast on WXII-12 about Thyroid Cancer Patient Day (June 14, 2018). [E]xtremely comprehensive, and aligning with my own views of each thyroid patient being individual, therefore requiring an individual approach. During and after reading this book, I was jealous that Dr. Henderson wasn't my doctor! It is clear to see from the outset that she is a compassionate and open-minded medical professional, which we need more of as thyroid patients, and she blends mainstream and progressive medicine practises seamlessly, which I loved . . . I don't align myself with being a cheerleader for only conventional or only functional medicine - I believe that a blend of the two tends to work best - and it's great to find a well-balanced book that practises this approach, too . . . [B]oth medical professionals and thyroid patients themselves can benefit hugely from this book, supplying them with everything they ought to know, so that more people can live well with Hashimoto's . . . Instead of promoting one treatment plan, [the authors] uphold that there is no one-size-fits-all approach but instead a need to treat each person as the individuals they truly are. The book equips the reader with so much information that is crucial to their recovery with Hashimoto's . . . [it] is down-to-earth and also crucially honest. They [Henderson and co-author Allison Futterman] guide you to finding a medical professional with the right experience and qualifications, and they remind us that not everything you read is gospel . . . Overall, this book has become my new favourite. --Rachel Hill, Blogger The Invisible Thyroidism (top UK-based site) A comprehensive resource of information regarding thyroid disease! Dr. Henderson provides patients with a handbook for understanding the sum of the root causes, as well as the complexities of the diagnosis and treatment of thyroid hormone imbalance. -- Michelle Campeau and Denise Roguz (ThyroidChange, The United Voice of Thyroid Patients Worldwide) Provides patients with an invaluable resource that they can rely on at every stage of their journey to greater health . . . should be considered mandatory reading for anyone diagnosed with this serious medical condition. --Helen Dumont, reviewer Midwest Book Review (MBR Bookwatch) This fine pair--the doctor [Brittany Henderson, MD] and the patient [co-author Allison Futterman]--have created a book that fills a gap in the full understanding of Hashimoto's Disease from two stances. By introducing the combination of medical science with patient response this fine book has finally presented the facts, the history, the diagnostic aspects, the treatment functions and the preventative concepts of thyroid function and disease. It serves as a practical and applicable guide to identifying the symptoms and the tests for and treatments of the most significant state of thyroid dysfunction-Hashimoto's Disease, an autoimmune disease that results in hypothyroidism . . . Dr. Henderson explains the function of the normal thyroid and the various forms of dysfunction of that important gland, explains the manner in which the diseases are diagnosed, and finally the treatment and management of the hypothyroidism Hashimoto's Disease produces.The facts are clearly explained with a fine set of responses from Allison as to how patients react and how to detect responses of the various medications meant to correct Hashimoto's disease. The book is at once thorough and complete yet offered in a completely accessible manner. The result? An indispensable guide for patients with the disease--and for families of patients--and for the general populace who seek to understand their body functions and prevent illness. Recommended. -- Grady Harp, top book reviewer Who wouldn't want Dr. Henderson as their own doctor? Her incredibly comprehensive book blends mainstream and progressive medicine practises seamlessly, in order to inform both medical professionals and the thyroid patients themselves of everything they ought to know, so that more can live well with thyroid disease. Instead of promoting one treatment plan, Dr. Henderson upholds that there is no one-size-fits-all approach but instead a need to treat each person as the individual they truly are. --Rachel Hill The Invisible Hypothyroidism

Who wouldn't want Dr. Henderson as their own doctor? Her incredibly comprehensive book blends mainstream and progressive medicine practises seamlessly, in order to inform both medical professionals and the thyroid patients themselves of everything they ought to know, so that more can live well with thyroid disease. Instead of promoting one treatment plan, Dr. Henderson upholds that there is no one-size-fits-all approach but instead a need to treat each person as the individual they truly are. --Rachel Hill The Invisible Hypothyroidism

Author Information

Brittany Henderson received her medical degree from Northeastern Ohio Medical University. Her current clinical practice, the Charleston Thyroid Center, is dedicated to patients with thyroid disease and thyroid cancer. Allison Futterman  is currently a freelance writer whose work has been published in print and online. She is, also, a Hashimoto's patient who found hope and help in her treatment with Dr. Henderson.

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