Exploring Innovative Treatments for Thyroid Health and Adrenal Health At Your Compounding Pharmacy
Thyroid replacement therapy is one of the most effective treatments to improve the health of your thyroid and adrenal system. Thyroid hormones such as T3 and T4 are crucial for regulating thyroid levels in the body throughout the day. Your compounding pharmacy can create a thyroid medication with a sustained release which may stabilize your thyroid levels as well as compound your prescription to an ideal strength for best results.
Nature Throid® and Armour® Thyroid may be particularly helpful for treating an underactive thyroid. The thyroid hormone for these medications is usually sourced from a natural animal product. Your physician will prescribe the best medication and dosage for your health concerns.
Signs of Thyroid Disease
Symptoms of thyroid disease are typically related to your metabolism. Hyperthyroidism occurs when your body makes too many thyroid hormones, while hypothyroidism is caused by your body not making enough thyroid hormones. Thyroid disease can be hereditary, or it can be caused by other health conditions.
The signs of hyperthyroidism include weight loss, difficulty sleeping, anxiety, irritability, weak muscles, muscle tremors, irregular menstrual periods, heat sensitivity, and vision problems. The signs of hypothyroidism can include weight gain, fatigue, forgetfulness, heavy menstrual periods, dry hair, and cold sensitivity. Severe hypothyroidism may cause seizures.
Common Thyroid Diseases
Medical conditions that cause hypothyroidism include Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, thyroiditis, iodine deficiency, and postpartum thyroiditis. Hyperthyroidism may be caused by conditions such as excessive iodine, thyroid nodules, and Graves’s disease. If you have been diagnosed with diabetes, you may be at higher risk of developing a thyroid disease in the future.
Signs of Adrenal Disease
Adrenal disorders are typically characterized by adrenal glands that are not producing proper levels of hormones such as cortisol and adrenaline. Adrenal disease can be related to an overactive or underactive adrenal system.
The symptoms of high cortisol can include diabetes, high blood pressure, easy bruising, fatigue, and upper body obesity. Symptoms of high aldosterone are high blood pressure, muscle pain and spasms, and low potassium levels. Women with high levels of male sex hormones may include acne, increased musculature, higher libido, facial hair, and balding.
Common Adrenal Diseases
The most common adrenal diseases are Cushing’s syndrome, Addison’s disease, hyperaldosteronism, congenital adrenal hyperplasia, and virilization. Adrenal gland tumors and pituitary tumors are also common causes of adrenal disease symptoms. Sometimes, adrenal insufficiency may be a secondary disease if you have a pituitary condition.
Adrenal insufficiency is a term that describes the low production of adrenal hormones like cortisol and aldosterone. Adrenal insufficiency may be related to autoimmune diseases, tumors, and serious infections. Taking medications like prednisone for a long time may cause secondary adrenal insufficiency. Untreated adrenal insufficiency can lead to urgent symptoms such as:
- Weakness
- Low blood sugar
- Low blood pressure
- Loss of consciousness
- Vomiting
- Sudden severe lower body pain
If you have been diagnosed with a thyroid or adrenal gland disorder, you may need to take medication to regulate your hormone levels. A compound pharmacy can personalize your medication dosage or the combination of hormones you are taking so you can optimize your treatment. Get in touch with Wells Pharmacy Network to fill your prescription today.
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