Hypothyroidism

Lesson 1: Thyroid 101

Lesson 2: Common Thyroid Dysfunctions and Related Conditions

Lesson 3: Hypothyroidism Basics

Lesson 4: Getting Your Diagnosis

Lesson 5: Treatment Options

Lesson 6: Eating Right and Losing Weight With Hypothyroidism

Lesson 7: Learning to Live Well With Hypothyroidism

Lesson 8: Tie-ups, Tips and Resources for Further Investigation
- Introduction to Lesson 8
- Recommended Reading
- Thyroid Organizations
- Course Bibliography
- Glossary

Lesson 8: Tie-ups, Tips and Resources for Further Investigation

Course Bibliography

Here, according to lesson, are the resources and information I've used to bring this course to you. I would suggest any of these resources for further reading.

Of course, these are in addition to the three books which I've suggested as optional reading for this course. As a refresher, they are:

Rubin MD, Alan L. Thyroid For Dummies. Wiley Publishing, Inc. (2001).

Shomon, Mary J. Living Well with Hypothyroidism: What Your Doctor Doesn't Tell You...That You Need To Know. Quill. (2001).

Siegal MD DO, Sanford J. Is Your Thyroid Making You Fat? The Doctor's 28-Day Diet that Tests Your Metabolism as You Lose Weight. Warner Books, Inc. (2000).

Lesson 1 Resources -

Diabetes 123 and Children with Diabetes. (1995 - 2004). Diabetes Dictionary.
http://www.childrenwithdiabetes.com/dict...

Endocrine Web & The Norman Endocrine Surgery Clinic. (1997 - 2002). Your Thyroid.
http://www.endocrineweb.com/thyroid.html

Endocrine Web et. al. How Your Thyroid Works. http://www.endocrineweb.com/thyfunction....

Endocrine Web et. al. Introduction to Endocrinology and Endocrine Surgery.
http://www.endocrineweb.com/whatisendo.h...

National Institutes of Health. (2004, May 11). Iodine in Diet. Medline Plus: Medical Encyclopedia.
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/...

Shomon, M. J. Basic Information on Hypothyroidism, Hyperthyroidism, Nodules, Cancer.
http://thyroid.about.com/cs/basics_start...

Lesson 2 Resources -

Abbott Laboratories. (2002, 2004). Thyroid Nodules and Cancer.
http://synthroid.com/1_nodules.cfm

American Diabetes Association. All About Diabetes.
http://www.diabetes.org/about-diabetes.j...

Arthritis Foundation. (2004). Rheumatoid Arthritis. Disease Center.
http://www.arthritis.org/conditions/Dise...

Awad MD, BCH, PhD, FRCP(C), A.G.(2000). The Thyroid and Mind and Emotions/Thyroid Dysfunction and Mental Disorders. Thyrobulletin Vol. 7, No. 3.
http://www.thyroid.ca/Articles/EngE10F.h...

CCFA. (2004). Introduction to Crohn’s Disease. Retrieved on June 23, 2004 from the World Wide Web: http://www.ccfa.org/research/info/aboutcd

DeNoon, Daniel. (2004, March 15). Atypical Depression: Thyroid Link Still Alive.
http://my.webmd.com/content/article/83/9...

Endocrine Web and the Norman Endocrine Surgery Clinic. (1996 – 2004).
How Your Thyroid Works
http://www.endocrineweb.com/thyfunction....
Thyroid Cancer.
http://www.endocrineweb.com/thyroidca.ht...
Thyroid Nodules.
http://www.endocrineweb.com/nodule.html
Thyroid Problems and Pregnancy.
http://www.endocrineweb.com/pregnancy.ht...
Your Thyroid.
http://www.endocrineweb.com/thyroid.html

Fibromyalgia Network. Fibromyalgia Basics – Symptoms, Treatments and Research.
http://www.fmnetnews.com/pages/basics.ht...

Hauschildt, Elda. (2001, October 30). Thyroid Hormones Accelerate Depressive Response to Drug Therapy. Doctor’s Guide Publishing Ltd.
http://www.docguide.com/news/content.nsf...

Lupus Foundation of America. (2001). Frequently Asked Questions About Lupus.
http://www.lupus.org/education/faq.html#1

Margulies, Paul M.D., F.A.C.P., F.A.C.E. Addison’s Disease: The Facts You Need To Know.
http://www.medhelp.org/nadf/nadf3.htm

MSAA.com. (2004). Frequently Asked Questions About Multiple Sclerosis.
http://www.msaa.com/faq.html

Mythyroid.com. (1999). Postpartum Thyroiditis.
http://www.mythyroid.com/postpartum_thyr...

National Graves Disease Foundation. (2000). Frequently Asked Questions About Graves Disease.
http://www.ngdf.org/faq.htm

Personal Wellness Network, Inc. What Causes Thyroid Dysfunction?
http://www.safemenopausesolutions.com/th...

Rackowski, Pat. (Updated 2004, June 25). Thyroid Disease and Menopause: An Analysis From Patient Advocate and Educator, Pat Rackowski.
http://www.thyroid-info.com/articles/thy...

Scleroderma Foundation. (2004). What is Scleroderma?
http://www.scleroderma.org/medical/overv...

Sjorgen’s Syndrome Foundation, Inc. (2003). What is Sjorgen’s Syndrome?
http://www.sjogrens.com/syndrome/

Shomon, Mary J. (2002). Breaking News: Estrogen, Menopause and Thyroid, with Richard & Karilee Shames.
http://thyroid.about.com/cs/shames/a/sha...

Shomon, Mary J. (2004). What Thyroid Patients Need To Know About Depression.
http://thyroid.about.com/library/weekly/...

University of Maryland Medicine. (2003). Encyclopedia: Pernicious Anemia.
http://www.umm.edu/ency/article/000569.h...

Lesson 3 Resources -

Endocrine Web and the Norman Endocrine Surgery Clinic. (1997 – 2002). Hypothyroidism: Too Little Hormone.
http://www.endocrineweb.com/hypo1.html

HealthGate Data Corp. (2004). Risk Factors for Hypothyroidism.
http://www.somersetmedicalcenter.com/147...

Healthwise Incorporated. (1995 – 2004). Health Guide A-Z: Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis.
http://my.webmd.com/hw/health_guide_atoz...

Healthwise Incorporated. (1995 – 2004). Health Guide A-Z: Topic Overview: Hypothyroidism.
http://my.webmd.com/hw/health_guide_atoz...

Nidus Information Services Inc. (2001). Who Gets Hypothyroidism.
http://www.ucdmc.ucdavis.edu/ucdhs/healt...

Shames, Drs. Richard and Karilee. Ask the Experts: Can Basal Body Temperature Diagnose A Thyroid Condition?
http://www.thyroid-info.com/articles/sha...

Shomon, Mary J. (Updated on 2004, June 28). Hypothyroidism Risk Factors and Symptoms Checklist.
http://www.thyroid-info.com/chklst.htm (***a copy of this list also appears in Living Well With Hypothyroidism on pp 50 – 58.)

University of Maryland Medicine. (Updated on 2003, May 14). Endocrinology Health Guide: Hypothyroidism.
http://www.umm.edu/endocrin/hypot.htm

US National Library of Medicine. (Updated on 2004, June 22). Medline Plus Medical Encyclopedia: Hypothyroidism
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/...

US National Library of Medicine. (Updated on 2004, June 22). Medline Plus Medical Encyclopedia: Metabolism.
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/...

Resources from Lesson 4 -

Adlin, MD, Victor. (1998, Feb. 15). Subclinical Hypothyroidism: Deciding When to Treat. American Academy of Family Physicians.
http://www.aafp.org/afp/980215ap/adlin.h...

Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. (2002, May). Quick Tips – When Talking with Your Doctor.
http://www.ahrq.gov/consumer/quicktips/d...

Elfstrom, David. (Revised 2000, Feb). How To Talk to Doctors.
http://elfstrom.com/arthritis/appointmen...

Endocrine Web and the Norman Endocrine Surgery Clinic. (1997 – 2002). Common Tests to Examine Thyroid Gland Function.
http://www.endocrineweb.com/tests.html

Get Ready To Manage Your Own Health Care.
http://www.fpg.unc.edu/~ncodh/Data/Artic...

Guttler, Dr. Richard B. What is a Thyroidologist.
http://www.thyroid.com/thyroidologist.ht...

Independent Licensee of Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association. (2001, Dec). Managing your Health Care.
http://www.ibx.com/htdocs/health_info/sa...

Kailes, Judith Isaacson. Managing Your Own Healthcare: You’ve got to be a savvy consumer to make sure your needs are met.
http://www.mainstream-mag.com/health.html

Lehnert, Paul. (2002, Nov 14). Subclinical Hypothyroidism.
http://www.meritcare.com/hwdb/showtopic....

MacNeil, Jane Salodof. (2003, Apr 7). ACP: Treatment of Subclinical Hypothyroidism Advocated. Doctor’s Guide.
http://www.docguide.com/news/content.nsf...

Merck & Co., Inc. (1995 – 2004). The Merck Manual Of Diagnosis and Therapy. Section 2. Endocrine and Metabolic Disorders. Chapter 8. Thyroid Disorders. General. br> http://www.merck.com/mrkshared/mmanual/s...

Moore, PhD, MD, Mary E. (1999). Lupus and the Doctor-Patient Relationship. Management Techniques, Inc.
http://www.mtio.com/lupus/lal_20.htm

Mythyroid.com. (1999). TRH Test.
http://www.mythyroid.com/trh_test.htm

Quality Interagency Coordination Task Force. (Revised 2002, Jan. 10). Patient Rights and Responsibilities. br> http://www.consumer.gov/qualityhealth/ri...

Raymond MD, FACP, FACG, Patricia L. (Last updated on 2003, Jan 12). How to Talk to Your Doctor – The Doctor’s Perspective.
http://www.aboutibs.org/Publications/tal...

Ruebusch, Pamela. (2004). Becoming the CEO of…yourself.
http://www.refresher.com/!prceo.html

Shomon, Mary J. (2004). Do You Need an Endocrinologist?
http://thyroid.about.com/cs/doctors/a/ne...

Shomon, Mary J. (Update 2004, July 2). Frequently Asked Questions About subclinical Hypothyroidism: An Exploration of Low-Level, Subtle and Borderline, Underactive Thyroid.
http://www.thyroid-info.com/articles/sub...

Shomon, Mary J. (2004). How to Interpret Your Thyroid Test Results.
http://thyroid.about.com/library/howto/h...

Shomon, Mary J. (2004). Key Thyroid Function Tests: Laboratory Values and Interpretation.
http://thyroid.about.com/cs/newsinfo/l/b...

Shomon, Mary J. (2004). 7 Things You Probably Don’t Know About Your Thyroid Condition.
http://thyroid.about.com/od/gettestedand...

US National Library of Health. (Update 2004, June 22). Medline Plus Medical Encyclopedia: Artheriosclerosis.
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/...

US National Library of Medicine. (Updated 2004, June 22). Medline Plus Medical Encyclopedia: Thyroid Function Tests.
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/...

WebMD, Inc. (1996 – 2004). Health Guide A-Z: Thyroid Hormone Tests.
http://my.webmd.com/hw/womens_conditions...

Lesson 5 Resources -

American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists. (2003). Medical Guidelines for the Clinical Use of Dietary Supplements and Nutraceuticals.
http://www.aace.com/clin/guidelines/Nutr...

American Thyroid Association. (2003). Thyroid Hormone Treatment.
http://www.thyroid.org/patients/brochure...

American Thyroid Association. (2003). Thyroid Hormone Treatment: Frequently Asked Questions.
http://www.thyroid.org/patients/brochure...

Ayurveda for Thyroid Disease.
http://ayurveda-foryou.com/treat/thyroid...

Breast Iodine Thyroid Effectiveness Society (BITES). (2002). Synthetic Medications.
http://www.bites-medical.org/hypo/med/sy...

Dharmananda, Ph.D., Subhuti. Treatments for Thyroid Diseases With Chinese Herbal Medicine.
http://www.itmonline.org/arts/thyroid.htm

Express Scripts, Inc. (2004). Synthetic Thyroid Hormones.
http://www.drugdigest.org/DD/HC/HCDrugCl...

Express Scripts, Inc. (2004). Synthetic Thyroid Hormones: Levothyroxine.
http://www.drugdigest.org/DD/DVH/Uses/0,...

Express Scripts, Inc. (2004). Synthetic Thyroid Hormones: Liotrix.
http://www.drugdigest.org/DD/DVH/Uses/0,...

Express Scripts, Inc. (2004) Synthetic Thyroid Hormones: Liothyronine.
http://www.drugdigest.org/DD/DVH/Uses/0,...

Forest Pharmaceuticals, Inc. About Armour Thyroid.
http://www.armourthyroid.com/about.html

Forest Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (2004). Thyrolar Information.
http://www.thyrolar.com/

Healingdeva.com. (2000 – 4). Acupuncture & Thyroid Disease.
http://healingdeva.com/thyroid_acupunctu...

Health Notes, Inc. (2004). Goiter.
http://www.gnc.com/health_notes/healthno...

Internet Health Library. (Update on 2000, Aug. 25). Hypothyroidism Research: Traditional and Complementary Therapies.
http://www.internethealthlibrary.com/Hea...

Kaplan, Melissa (2002). Thyroid Need-to-Know.
http://www.anapsid.org/cnd/thyroid/thyro...

Shashi, (2004, Apr. 9). Ayurveda for Thyroid Diseases.
http://www.zenbox.org/article.php/200403...

Shomon, Mary J. (1997 – 2003) Thyroid Drug Information Center.
http://www.thyroid-info.com/drugs/

Shomon, Mary J. (2004). Mad Cow Risk from Armour Thyroid and Glandulars: An Update.
http://thyroid.about.com/library/weekly/...

Shomon, Mary J. (2004). Synthroid, Armour and Thyrolar Update: T4 plus T3 Thyroid Hormone Replacement Drugs For Hypothyroidism.
http://thyroid.about.com/cs/thyroiddrugs...

Shomon, Mary J. (2004). How to Take Your Thyroid Medication.
http://thyroid.about.com/library/howto/h...

Shomon, Mary J. (2004). 10 Creative Ways to Remember To Take Your Thyroid Pill.
http://thyroid.about.com/cs/thyroiddrugs...

Shomon, Mary J. (Update on 2004, July 14). Thyroid Drugs: Frequently Asked Questions About Food, Drug and Supplementation Interactions.
http://www.thyroid-info.com/articles/thy...

Shomon, Mary J. (Update on July 14, 2004). Thyroid Disease: A Natural Herbal Perspective, Interview with Shasta Tierra-Tayam, L.Ac.
http://www.thyroid-info.com/articles/sha...

Shomon, Mary J. (2003, Aug. 4). The Top Five Supplements for Thyroid Support: Review by Richard Shames, M.D. & Karilee Shames, Ph.D., R.N.
http://thyroid.about.com/cs/shames/a/sup...

Shomon, Mary J. (2002, May). Dr. Udo Erasmus on Thyroid Disease, Weight Loss, and the Optimal Diet for Thyroid Patients.
http://www.udoerasmus.com/articles/revie...

Shomon, Mary J. (2004). The Yin & Yang of the Thyroid: A Look at Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture for Thyroid Disease.
http://thyroid.about.com/cs/alternativeh...

Simon, Harvey (Reviewer). (2002, Sept. 30). How is Hypothyroidism Treated: Thyroid Hormone Replacement.
http://www.umm.edu/patiented/articles/ho...

Summers, Lois. (Updated on 2003, Sept. 29) The Dessicated Thyroid Story.
http://www.altsupportthyroid.org/dt.php

The Thomson Corporation. (1999 – 2001). Thyroid Hormones.
http://www.chclibrary.org/micromed/00068...

Lesson 6 Resources -

AACE. (2004). Findings and Recommendations from the American College of Endocrinology Conference on the Insulin Resistance Syndrome.
http://www.aace.com/pub/BMI/findings.php

ABCNEWS Internet Ventures. (2004, July 19). The Low-Fat Legend.
http://abcnews.go.com/sections/2020/2020...

A.D.A.M. Software, Inc. (1998). Goiter.
http://www.healthcentral.com/mhc/top/001...

Agatston MD, Arthur. (2003, Rodale Books). The South Beach Diet.

Atkins MD, Robert C. (2001, Avon Books). Dr. Atkins’ New Diet Revolution.

Atkins Nutritionals, Inc. (1999 – 2004). How To Do Atkins.
http://atkins.com/howto/index.html

Bowden MA CNS, Jonny. (2002). Weight Loss and PMS. iVillage, Inc.
http://www.ivillage.com/diet/features/sh...

Collins, Anne. (2000 – 2003). The Healthiest Diet.
http://www.annecollins.com/low_fat_diet....

Diet Channel.com. (updated on 2004, May 21). Weight Loss Program – Part 3: Exercise and Metabolism.
http://www.thedietchannel.com/weightloss...

Edmonds MD, FRCP, Merrill W. Fatigue, Weight Gain and the Thyroid (or is the thyroid why I am so tired and can’t lose weight). (1998). Thyroid Foundation of Canada.
http://www.thyroid.ca/Articles/weight.ht...

Great Smokies Diagnostic Laboratory. (1998 – 2002). Weight Gain & Thyroid Hormones
http://www.gsdl.com/assessments/finddise...

Healthy Life Publications, Inc. (2002). The Soy Report.
http://goddessdiet.com/Reports/soy.htm

Insulin Resistance.
http://syndromex.stanford.edu/InsulinRes...

Krumholz MD, SM, Harlan M. (2003, Aug 8) Journal Watch Cardiology.
http://cardiology.jwatch.org/cgi/content...

Lahiri RN, Christina. Hypothyroid Disorder and Exercise. Merlino Fitness.
http://www.merlinofitness.com/sub_pages/...

Medicinal Herbs Online. (1996 – 2002). Hypothyroidism.
http://www.egregore.com/diseases/hypothy...

Mercola MD, Joseph. (2004). Soy Formulas and the Effects of Isoflavones on the Thyroid (reprinted from New Zealand Medical Journal vol 113, Feb. 11, 2000).
http://www.mercola.com/2000/feb/13/soy_t...

Shomon, Mary J. (2002, May). Dr. Udo Erasmus on Thyroid Disease, Weight Loss, and the Optimal Diet for Thyroid Patients.
http://www.udoerasmus.com/articles/revie...

Stoppler MD, Melissa C. (2004). Cortisol, Stress and Weight Gain. About.com.
http://stress.about.com/cs/cortisol/a/co...

Shomon, Mary J. (2004) Losing Weight with Hypothyroidism.
http://thyroid.about.com/library/weekly/...

Shomon, Mary J. (2004, Jan. 11). Insulin Resistance: A Key to Weight Loss.
http://thyroid.about.com/b/a/056679.htm

Shomon, Mary J. (updated on 2004, Aug. 1). Thyroid Drugs: Frequently Asked Questions about Food, Drug and Supplement Interactions.
http://www.thyroid-info.com/articles/thy...

Shomon, Mary J. (updated on 2004, Aug. 1). Do Soy Foods Negatively Affect Your Thyroid?
http://www.thyroid-info.com/articles/soy...

Shomon, Mary J. (2004, Apr 6). Low-Carb Diet News.
http://thyroid.about.com/b/a/073456.htm

Shomon, Mary J. (2004). Exercise for Thyroid Patients.
http://thyroid.about.com/cs/dietweightlo...

The ZonePerfect Nutrition Company. (2001 – 2004). Getting Started: Zone Diet.
http://www.zoneperfect.com/site/content/...

Waterfront Media, Inc. (2004). About the 3-Phase Diet.
http://www.southbeachdiet.com

Weight Watchers International. (2004). FlexPoints Tour.
http://www.weightwatchers.com/plan/flex/...

Weil MD, Andrew. (2004, Mar 12) Ask Dr. Weil – Rethinking Soy.
http://www.drweil.com/app/cda/drw_cda.ht...

Lesson 7 Resources -

Hoffmann, RN, MSN, Diane. (2000). The Cleveland Clinic. Coping With Chronic Illness.
http://www.clevelandclinic.org/arthritis...

Mamsi Health Plans – A United Healthcare Company. Coping With Chronic Illness: A guide for living and dealing with the day-to-day challenges of chronic illness.
http://www.mamsi.com/s/yh/copingwithchro...

Sharma Ph.D, Vijai P. (2003) Mind Publications. Tips for Coping with Chronic Illnesses.
http://www.mindpub.com/art496.htm

Sharma, Ph.D, Vijai P. (2003) Mind Publications Gaining Psychological Control of your Chronic Illness.
http://www.mindpub.com/art191.htm

Shomon, Mary J. (2004). Starting A Thyroid Support group.
http://thyroid.about.com/library/weekly/...

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