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Jen Springer talks to us about thyroid dysfunction and just how easy it is for thyroid related conditions to be completely overlooked by your doctor. Listen in to learn how to be your own advocate, what to read, what labs to request, finding a practitioner that will help you and get back to feeling like YOU again!   What are the signs of thyroid dysfunction? Weight gain Hair thinning Always cold, hands and feet are always cold Eyebrows are thinning from outer edge If you stick out your tongue it looks swollen, or has ridges where the teeth press against it Body temperature below 96 degrees Candida, yeast overgrowth Adrenal Fatigue Hormone challenges over the course of time Anxiety and panic attacks Mood changes Blood sugar challenges What Steps Do We Take To Find Out If We’re Having Problems With Our Thyroid? Most doctors will only order a TSH which will not give you a complete picture of the thyroid function. Those patients that request more labs from their family doctor will most likely end up arguing with