My Personal Journey with Thyroid Health

My journey into thyroid and hormone health is deeply personal. Throughout my teens and twenties, I suffered from an undiagnosed thyroid disorder that affected every aspect of my life—my energy, mental health, and even my ability to pursue a career in medicine. Despite being surrounded by doctors, my symptoms were overlooked, and I was misdiagnosed with conditions like depression. My constant fatigue put my whole career at risk many times thoughout my Medical school and training years. Despite that, I was able to complete my board certification and start in private practice doing general ENT, but really focusing on Allergic disease and thyroid. It wasn’t until several years later as I attended a continuing education lecture, that I realized my own thyroid might be the culprit in my constant symptoms. This revelation and subsequent correct treatment transformed my life and sparked a passion to help others who might be suffering in silence.

Why Thyroid Health Matters

Thyroid health is about so much more than just the thyroid gland. The thyroid controls energy production, growth, and numerous other functions in the body. When it’s not working properly, it can lead to a cascade of symptoms that are often dismissed or misdiagnosed. Unfortunately, traditional medicine often relies solely on TSH tests, which can miss more subtle thyroid abnormalities. My mission is to dig deeper and look beyond the thyroid gland to help patients who have been told their thyroid is "normal" but still feel far from it.