Dr. Westin Childs Podcast: Thyroid | Weight Loss | Hormones

You might have heard me say before that if your doctor is trying to convince you that your thyroid symptoms are from something other than your thyroid, then it’s time to see another doctor. While that is very often the case, there are absolutely other medical conditions that can mimic hypothyroid symptoms. These medical conditions can cause symptoms that are so close to that of hypothyroidism, that it’s actually really easy to confuse the two. The good news is that there are slight differences between these conditions and it is possible to tell them apart. But in order to do that, you have to be aware that they exist! Here are 8 different medical conditions that cause symptoms that are almost identical to that of hypothyroidism: 1. Hyperparathyroidism 2. Anemia and low ferritin. 3. Sleep apnea. 4. Menopause and perimenopause. 5. Fatty liver. 6. Adrenal fatigue. 7. Fibromyalgia. 8. Vitamin and mineral deficiencies. One of the BEST ways to tell these conditions apart is by getting a complete