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If you were diagnosed with hypothyroidism, there is one question your doctor may never have answered. Do you actually have Hashimoto's? Your TSH and free T4 can look perfect on paper while the real problem, an immune attack on your thyroid, keeps running quietly in the background for years. Most people never get the one test that would actually confirm it.

In this episode, I'm going to show you how to find out whether Hashimoto's was missed, which antibody tests actually matter, and what to ask your doctor at your next appointment.

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS
0:00 DON’T IGNORE THIS IF YOU’VE BEEN DIAGNOSED WITH HYPOTHYROIDISM!!!
1:40 Hypothyroidism vs Hashimoto's explained
2:15 Why the immune system attacks your thyroid
4:00 Why TSH alone can't catch Hashimoto's
4:53 Stuck between an endocrinologist and a rheumatologist
5:11 Self-check, has Hashimoto's been hiding
7:57 The two antibody tests you need
9:22 Why a Hashimoto's diagnosis is not the finish line
10:33 What to look for and ask at your next appointment

❓ QUESTIONS ANSWERED

What is the difference between hypothyroidism and Hashimoto's?
Hypothyroidism describes low thyroid hormone output, while Hashimoto's is the autoimmune attack that often causes it. You can be treated for hypothyroidism for years without anyone ever confirming or ruling out Hashimoto's, and that gap can leave the underlying immune process unaddressed.

Which blood tests confirm Hashimoto's?
TPO antibodies and thyroid globulin antibodies are the two markers that show whether your immune system is attacking your thyroid, and they are separate from a standard TSH panel. Most routine thyroid checks never include them unless you specifically ask.

Can you have normal thyroid labs and still have Hashimoto's?
Yes. TSH and free T4 can look fine or fluctuate on medication while the underlying autoimmune process continues, which is why antibody testing has to be checked on its own rather than assumed from your TSH result.

📱 RESOURCES
Blood Sugar Doesn't Lie: https://a.co/d/09OPg03K
Rebuild Your Brain: https://a.co/d/0b9Vd5ci
F8 Wellness: www.f8wellness.com
IG: www.instagram.com/drbenf8

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ABOUT DR. BEN GALYARDT
Dr. Ben Galyardt, DC, is the founder of F8 Wellness, a fully remote functional medicine practice serving patients nationwide. With 25 years in practice and over 15,000 patients served, he specializes in bloodwork interpretation for thyroid dysfunction, Hashimoto's, iron and ferritin issues, POTS, and blood sugar regulation. His office was the first in the world to use continuous glucose monitors on every patient, and he is the author of Blood Sugar Doesn't Lie and Rebuild Your Brain.

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