Patient Interviews
Hypothyroidism
28: Patient Story 2 – Kimberly Dorris – A Comprehensive Analysis of Graves’ Disease
This episode is a thorough presentation of Graves’ Disease from Kimberly Dorris, an educator and expert, and also a patient. In this episode, listeners will gain a thorough understanding of a disease that is often confused with other diagnosis.
Kimberly Dorris is the Executive Director and CEO of the Graves’ Disease and Thyroid Foundation, a small nonprofit organization based in Rancho Santa Fe, CA.
Ms. Dorris has a unique perspective on thyroid dysfunction, having lived with both hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism. She was diagnosed with Graves’ disease in 2007 and took methimazole for seven years. Approximately 18 months after stopping the methimazole, she became hypothyroid and is currently taking replacement hormone.
24: Patient Story 1 – Judy O’Reilly – Thyroid Cancer and Hypothyroidism
In this episode, we hear from Judy O’Reilly.
Judy was diagnosed with thyroid cancer in 2011. Following surgery, Judy speaks about the frequent challenges, including adjusting medication dosages, hypothyroidism, and her energy levels hitting the wall during daily activities.
For Judy, the cancer diagnosis forced the conversation of talking about death with her children and husband. A singer and musician, the thyroid cancer and resulting surgery has caused vocal challenges.
80: Father, husband, runner, musician, and the lifestyle changes that came after thyroid cancer surgery (Patient Story)
In this interview, some of the key points include: Self-discovered thyroid nodule Diagnosed thyroid nodule FNA and biopsy 5 cm nodule Juice cleanse and no
77: Broadway Performer Says No to Thyroid Cancer Surgery → Surveillance Instead
Jody Gelb is a Broadway singer and actress. Six months ago she was diagnosed with papillary thyroid cancer, during a doctor’s visit for an unrelated
71: A Patient’s Determination to Find Better Treatment for Hashimoto’s
In this episode we hear from Doug, and 37 year old, male patient of Hashimoto’s. Discussed, are the following topics:
• Panic attacks
• Nervous
• Sweating
• Can’t get out of bed
• Putting on weight
• Feeling coldness
• NP Thyroid®
• L-Tyrosine
• Synthroid
• WP Thyroid
• WP Thyroid and L-Tyrosine combination therapy
• High heart rate on T3
70: Patient Stories – Hashimoto’s Disease and the Thyroid Change Petition for Change
In this interview, the following topics are discussed:
* Better treatment options for thyroid disease
* Better testing for thyroid disease
* Mental challenges
* Juggling career and Hashimoto’s
* The word insignificant
* The role of T3 and biological connections
* Diagnosed at twelve years old
* Disappearing eyebrows