Posts Tagged ‘testing’
Testing Rheumatoid Arthritis: Rheumatoid Factor and Anti-CPP
Quick Notes Rheumatoid Factor (RF) may help rule in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) RF testing isn’t perfect: some with Rheumatoid Arthritis will show low RF titres, some healthy people will show moderate RF titres, and some normal people will even show high RF Titres Anti-CPP is a newer test, which is very helpful in diagnosing Rheumatoid…
Read MoreDietary Goitrogens
Quick Notes Goitrogens are substances which interfere with thyroid function They can work on the thyroid gland or the hormones themselves Certain otherwise healthy foods can act as goitrogens, so anyone with low functioning thyroid function may want to be weary Thyroid Function Proper thyroid gland function and hormone metabolism is key for optimal health.…
Read MoreIs Testing TSH Enough?
In ‘ideal’ thyroid physiology, a patient’s symptoms would be reflected in their blood work. As doctors, we learn low TSH is associated with hyperthyroidism and high TSH is associated with hypothyroidism. For a full recap on normal thyroid physiology, click here. Usually, thyroid lab test results match the symptoms. Ideal Situations Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH)…
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