Comprehensive Thyroid Treatment

Comprehensive
Thyroid Treatment

Thyroid Treatment When “Normal” Test Results Don’t Explain Your Symptoms

Are you exhausted despite sleeping 8 hours? Struggling with unexplained weight gain? Feeling cold when everyone else is comfortable? Watching your hair thin while your doctor tells you, “Your thyroid tests are normal?”

You’re not crazy, and you’re not alone. Thousands of people suffer from thyroid symptoms while their standard lab tests come back “within range.” The truth is that conventional thyroid testing often misses critical indicators of thyroid dysfunction.

At iRenewHealth, we understand the frustration of knowing something is wrong while being told everything is fine. Our comprehensive approach to thyroid health looks beyond basic testing to uncover the real causes of your symptoms and provide truly effective solutions.

Understanding Your Thyroid: Small Gland, Enormous Impact

Your thyroid may be small—just two inches across—but this butterfly-shaped gland in your neck influences nearly every cell in your body. It produces hormones that regulate your:

Metabolism and weight
Energy levels
Heart rate
Body temperature
Mood and mental clarity
Hair, skin, and nail health
Digestive function
Sleep quality

When your thyroid isn’t working correctly, it can affect every aspect of your health and quality of life.

Why Standard Thyroid Testing Falls Short

Most doctors rely on a single Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH) test to evaluate thyroid function. If your TSH falls within the “normal range,” you’re typically told your thyroid is fine.

But here’s what those standard tests miss:

Conversion Problems:

Your body must convert the inactive hormone T4 into the active hormone T3. Many people have normal T4 levels but can’t convert it effectively into T3.

Thyroid Antibodies:

You can have an autoimmune attack on your thyroid (like Hashimoto’s disease) for years before your TSH becomes abnormal.

Reverse T3:

This “emergency brake” hormone blocks active T3 from working properly and isn’t measured in standard tests.

Nutrient Deficiencies:

Low levels of iron, selenium, zinc, and other nutrients can impair thyroid function even with “normal” TSH levels.

A truly complete thyroid assessment includes:

Your thyroid may be small—just two inches across—but this butterfly-shaped gland in your neck influences nearly every cell in your body. It produces hormones that regulate your:

TSH (Thyroid Stimulating Hormone)
Free T4 (Inactive thyroid hormone)
Free T3 (Active thyroid hormone)
Reverse T3 (Blocks T3 from working)
Thyroid Antibodies (TPO and TgAb)
Nutrient testing (Iron/ferritin, selenium, zinc, vitamin D)

Without this complete picture, many thyroid conditions go undiagnosed or improperly treated for years.

Common Thyroid Disorders

Thyroid Treatment When “Normal” Test Results Don’t Explain Your Symptoms

Our Comprehensive Approach to Thyroid Treatment

1. Thorough Diagnosis

Insulin resistance and blood sugar imbalances can:

TSH, Free T4, Free T3
Reverse T3
Thyroid antibodies
Nutrient testing

We also evaluate adrenal function, gut health markers, blood sugar regulation, and food sensitivities that may trigger autoimmune reactions.

2. Personalized Treatment Options

Our functional medicine approach addresses thyroid health through multiple pathways tailored to your unique needs. Beyond conventional treatments, we combine targeted nutritional support, stress management techniques, environmental toxin reduction, and anti-inflammatory dietary strategies that work together to restore thyroid function.

We consider the whole person—not just lab values—and create individualized plans that address root causes while relieving symptoms. This comprehensive strategy allows us to adjust your treatment over time, adapting as your body responds and heals.

Call our New Patient Coordinator

She can answer your questions and explain our protocols.

Call 972-275-9930

The Thyroid-Adrenal-Gut Connection

Thyroid problems rarely exist in isolation. Your thyroid health is intimately connected to:

Adrenal Function

Your adrenal glands produce stress hormones that directly impact thyroid function:

Chronic stress can block T4-to-T3 conversion.
High cortisol can suppress thyroid function.
Addressing adrenal health is often necessary for complete thyroid recovery.

Blood Sugar Balance

Insulin resistance and blood sugar imbalances can:

Impair thyroid hormone conversion.
Increase inflammation.
Worsen thyroid symptoms.

Gut Health

Your digestive system plays a crucial role in thyroid health:

About 20% of T4-to-T3 conversion happens in the gut.
Leaky gut can trigger or worsen autoimmune thyroid conditions.
Many nutrients essential for thyroid function are absorbed in the gut.

About M. Roxana Cocos, APRN, MSN, FNP-C

Roxana graduated with honors (cum laude) from the University of Texas in Dallas with a Bachelors in Neuroscience as well as from the Texas Woman’s University with a Bachelors in Nursing. In 2011, she completed her education with a Master of Science in Nursing from Texas Woman’s University. She is board certified as a Family Nurse Practitioner through the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, a proud alumni of the Academy of Integrative Health and Medicine, and a member of the Academy of Preventive and Innovative Medicine.

As a Family Nurse Practitioner, she has worked in Family Practice, in Primary Care, Urgent Care, Endocrinology, and Functional Medicine giving her a well-rounded foundation of experience in treating patients. She has completed with honors the two-year postgraduate fellowship in Integrative Health and Medicine through the Academy of Integrative Health and Medicine.

Why Patients Choose Our Thyroid Treatment Approach

We listen to symptoms, not just lab results.

Many of our patients come to us after years of being told their thyroid is “normal” despite debilitating symptoms. We understand that lab values don’t tell the whole story—how you feel matters.

We recognize that “normal” isn’t optimal

The standard lab ranges for thyroid hormones are based on statistical averages, not optimal health. We aim for truly optimal levels that restore your energy, clarity, and well-being.

We treat the whole person, not just the thyroid

Our approach addresses the interconnected nature of your body systems—thyroid, adrenals, gut, immune system—for comprehensive care.

Take the First Step Toward True Thyroid Health. Talk to our New Patient Coordinator...

Don’t settle for feeling exhausted, foggy, and unwell. Don’t accept “normal” lab results when your body is clearly telling you something is wrong.

Our comprehensive thyroid care has helped so many people reclaim their energy, mental clarity, healthy weight, and joy in life.

Call us today to learn more about our comprehensive Thyroid Treatment. We are happy to answer all your questions, explain all the details, and give you more information about our providers, protocols, fees, and what may or may not be covered by insurance.

We can also set up your first appointment if you decide we are a good fit for you. Please call us at 972-275-9930 to learn more or fill out the form below, and we will contact you.

Real answers. Real solutions. Real results. Start your journey to optimal thyroid health at RenewHealth today.

Contact Us

We are always happy to hear from you!

Name(Required)

First Last

Phone(Required)

Alternate Phone

Email(Required)

Are You a New Patient?

How Can We Help You?