This is so common
Last week, a client came to me with classic thyroid symptoms - fatigue, weight gain, hair loss, and brain fog. Her doctor had run a TSH test and said everything was "normal."
Here's the problem: Testing only TSH is like trying to diagnose a car problem by just checking the oil light.
The thyroid system has 11 key markers that can reveal dysfunction, yet most doctors test just one. It's why millions of people suffer needlessly, told they're "fine" when they're not.
Think about this: Research shows that 60% of people with thyroid dysfunction have "normal" TSH levels. Yet when comprehensive testing is done, clear problems emerge in other crucial markers like:
- Free T3 (your active thyroid hormone)
- Free T4 (your storage hormone)
- Reverse T3 (your brake pedal hormone)
- Thyroid antibodies (showing autoimmune issues)
This is like trying to complete a jigsaw, and your only playing with 1 piece, no wonder so many feel left in the dark.
This is where a full panel test is a game changer, and I'll break this down for you on Friday
To your health
Tom
Functional Health Coach
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