3 Tips for Thyroid Disease

1. Think About Your Thyroid: Know the symptoms of over- and underactive thyroid and talk to your doctor when you don’t feel well. Look for bulges or protrusions in the neck which may indicate the presence of a thyroid disorder.

2. Take Your Medication: Remember to be consistent. If you have been prescribed thyroid medication, take it at the same time every day, as directed by your doctor. Staying on the same brand and dose of thyroid medicine prescribed by your doctor is also critical for optimal disease management, so check your prescription at every refill to make sure it is correct.

3. Track Your Condition: Make sure your doctor checks your TSH (Thyroid Stimulating Hormone) and Free T4 levels regularly to make sure you are in the optimal range.