Thyroid care at home
Thyroid problems are easy to test for, easy to treat and easy to get slightly wrong for years, because the dose that was right at sixty is often not right at eighty.
Testing and adjusting
Thyroid blood tests are drawn at home and we adjust the dose from the result and from how you actually feel. In older adults, particularly anyone with heart disease, the aim is careful rather than fast.
Is it really the thyroid?
Tiredness, weight change, low mood and feeling cold get attributed to the thyroid constantly. Sometimes that is right. Often the cause is a medication, anaemia, depression, poor sleep or something else entirely, and a normal thyroid result is useful information rather than a dead end.
Where we do this
We visit homes across all six counties. Pick yours: Morris County, Essex County, Union County, Somerset County, Passaic County, Bergen County. Or see every town we cover and call 973-607-4911.
Questions about thyroid problems care at home
How often do the levels need checking?
Usually about six weeks after any dose change, then every six to twelve months once stable. We draw it at home either way.
Does it matter when I take the tablet?
Yes, more than most people are told. Timing relative to food, calcium and iron changes how much is absorbed, and we will go through the practicalities with you.
Ready for a visit at home?
Call and speak with a real person. We will confirm your insurance, find a time and come to you.
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