• only 10% of nodules are malignant.
• when getting blood panels each six months, it is very the important to of measure TgAb every time.  
• consistency is important in blood tests, meaning, use the same laboratory and manufacturer's method every time.
• the most reliable method of testing TgAb is the machine manufactured by Kronus (RSR) or Roche.  When getting blood tests, be sure to request either of these manufacturers for TgAb results, each of these manufacturers are 100% sensitive.
• Beckman is  the most commonly used manufacturer, but only is 79% sensitive to TgAb results.
• always use the same Tg and TgAb methods and the same laboratory.  

Dr. Spencer's major areas of research interest are thyroid physiology and pathology, thyroglobulin and thyroid cancer, immunoassay techniques, thyroid hormone metabolism, and the cost-effective use of thyroid tests. Her current research includes clinical significance of Tg and TgAb in patients with thyroid cancers, parameters for optimizing thyroid hormone suppression of TSH for DTC. Studies on hypothalamic/pituitary mechanisms for regulating TSH, and testing for thyroid dysfunction during pregnancy.

Dr. Spencer earned her PhD from Glasgow University in Scotland. She then went on to complete two fellowships, one in Clinical Biochemistry at Glasgow, and the other at the National Academy of Clinical Biochemistry.  

resources:

www.thyroidlab.com/updates

Dr. Breen completed a residency with Dr. Gary Weiner at Pearl Natural Health and continues to see patients at this location.  Her training and expertise in the areas of IBD/IBS, thyroid health, bio-identical hormones, gynecology, IV therapy, herbal, nutritional and lifestyle changes offers people a holistic, integrative and comprehensive model of care.

Dr. Breen is a wife and mother of two children.  She enjoys living in the Pacific Northwest where she hikes, snow skis, and gardens.  She has a special love for animals, including her two cats, fermented foods and Tabata workouts.

In this episode, the following topics are discussed:

• Fatigue, hair loss, weight gain, anxiety, and depression.
• Sub-clinical hypothyroidism
• Standard range for TSH has changed over the years, .5 - 1.5 TSH is optimal
• Armour Thyroid vs Levothyroxine
• If antibodies are involved than it is most likely related to the gut
• Getting off thyroid medication
• Testing: TSH, free T3 T4, TPO antibodies, reverse T3
• Getting motivated and inspired by fixing thyroid
• Selenium
• Iodine
• Thyroid supplements
• Treating fertility
• Hair loss and levothyoxine
• Joint pain and levothyroxine 
• Nature vs Armour
• Magnesium interfering with T4
• Analysis of gut and assessment: bad breath, burping, etc.
• Stool testing for SIBO
• Progesterone and testosterone
• Testing for adrenal fatigue through saliva throughout the day
• Cortisol secretion related to grief or stress
• Desiccated bovine adrenal
• Graves’ disease and testosterone fix
• Breath tests and pathogens
• Microflora
• Digestive and thyroid health are connected
• Bowel movement frequency and constipation
• Whole foods and unprocessed foods
• Sugar, inflammation, and heart disease
• Homemade yogurt and cow’s milk and removing lactose, fixing bloating
• Food allergy testing
• Achy joints, painful feet, anemia, cramping, testosterone and estrogen, neuro-therapy, ozone therapy, acupuncture, blood flow, dizziness, hydration, lyme disease, and muscle spasms.

NOTES:

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Susanne Breen, N.D.