A Little Bit About Why Helping You Means So Much to Me
About seven years ago, I had just entered my 40s, and things began to change in ways I didn’t expect. I was working nights as a registered nurse and started to notice I just couldn’t recover, no matter how long I slept. I struggled to maintain my weight and, overall, felt “off.” After a visit to a provider, I had a full lab panel done, and they called me to tell me my TSH was elevated and I would need to start taking thyroid medication.
While I appreciated the provider was trying to figure out why I wasn’t feeling my best, I was also a little stubborn. I told them I wanted to try to lower my TSH “naturally” first. I cut out gluten and dairy, took every vitamin and supplement I thought might help—and sure enough, my TSH dropped a little. But here’s the thing: I still didn’t feel better.
I pushed through for about two more years before finally giving in and starting thyroid replacement with a T4-only medication. Unfortunately, it didn’t help at all. The provider put me on a dose that was way too low—basically a child’s dose. After six weeks and another disappointing lab result, I realized I had to take matters into my own hands. I told my provider the dose I needed (based on the guidelines), and after some back-and-forth, they finally agreed to put me on a higher dose (though still not the guideline-recommended dose). But still, things were off, and I continued to feel pretty terrible. I wasn’t converting T4 to T3 well.
It wasn’t until we added liothyronine, a T3 medication, that I felt a change—I came back to life! I realized self-advocacy was key. I had to be the one to tell my provider what I needed to feel better. I was finally at a place where I could function every day without feeling like I needed a nap.
What this experience taught me is that YOU know your body better than anyone. I’m here to listen, guide, and support you. If you’re struggling with something similar, we’ll work together to get to the root of it and find a solution. If I don’t have the answer, I’ll find it for you. I’m passionate about helping you avoid the years of frustration I went through. No one should feel unheard or unsupported when it comes to their health.
I’m here to listen, collaborate, and do whatever it takes to help you maintain your health for years to come!
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