Results: Thyroid Health
Published on 01/29/2015
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1.
1.
Do you know what the thyroid is? Yes
82%
1665 votes
No
18%
359 votes
2.
2.
Do you have thyroid problems? Yes
17%
347 votes
No
74%
1504 votes
Still don't know what the thyroid is
9%
173 votes
3.
3.
Do you know the name of the doctor who treats thyroid issues? Yes
25%
496 votes
No
67%
1361 votes
What is a thyroid???
8%
167 votes
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4.
What are some of your concerns when it comes to thyroid health? Diet
16%
329 votes
Exercise
13%
258 votes
Weight loss
16%
321 votes
Weight gain
31%
635 votes
Fatigue
28%
576 votes
Depression
18%
356 votes
Heart issues
13%
267 votes
Fertility
5%
103 votes
N/A
51%
1041 votes
Other (please specify)
2%
36 votes
Other Answers | Percentage | Votes |
---|---|---|
0.20% | 8 | |
hair loss | 0.13% | 5 |
none | 0.05% | 2 |
hair loss, very dry skin | 0.03% | 1 |
cysts on my thyroid | 0.03% | 1 |
eyesight | 0.03% | 1 |
all of the above | 0.03% | 1 |
hair loss,too much energy,goiter | 0.03% | 1 |
body core temperture | 0.03% | 1 |
none of these or anything else for that matter has ever been recommended | 0.03% | 1 |
my thyroid is fine thus no concerns at present. | 0.03% | 1 |
no issues. i take meds | 0.03% | 1 |
cancer | 0.03% | 1 |
all | 0.03% | 1 |
master gland and controls many other glands. | 0.03% | 1 |
having sex | 0.03% | 1 |
i do not have a thyroid condition but my daughter has hypothyroidism. the above mentioned are things i/she will always have to pay attention to | 0.03% | 1 |
it is a pain all over | 0.03% | 1 |
not sure | 0.03% | 1 |
iodine in diet | 0.03% | 1 |
mental confusion | 0.03% | 1 |
what is a thyroid? | 0.03% | 1 |
skin and hair issues | 0.03% | 1 |
cold; dry skin; hair loss; vitamin deficiency | 0.03% | 1 |
5.
5.
If you could change one thing about how you and your doctor manage your thyroid health, what would it be? Medicine (too many pills all the time!)
5%
108 votes
Medicine (current meds aren't working!)
5%
92 votes
Focus on mental health
5%
97 votes
Easier/faster way to know hormone levels
12%
247 votes
N/A
72%
1448 votes
Other (please specify)
2%
32 votes
Other Answers | Percentage | Votes |
---|---|---|
0.20% | 4 | |
nothing | 0.10% | 2 |
no management required other than one tablet a day | 0.05% | 1 |
my wife has a thyroid issue, takes one pill per day, and really not that big a deal. | 0.05% | 1 |
not sure | 0.05% | 1 |
continue w my current med | 0.05% | 1 |
more awareness of the symptoms of thyroid problems | 0.05% | 1 |
nothing, it's managed fine! | 0.05% | 1 |
my thyroid problem is under control and i don't even think about it | 0.05% | 1 |
not taking any medication ,just watching what i eat and when | 0.05% | 1 |
focusing on the cause of the symptoms, rather than simply treating the symptoms | 0.05% | 1 |
i dont know | 0.05% | 1 |
focus on natural treatment methods. | 0.05% | 1 |
homeopathic remedies | 0.05% | 1 |
just fine | 0.05% | 1 |
i do not have any thyroid problems thank goodness | 0.05% | 1 |
finding a root cause, or an alternative treatment since i can't take synthroid | 0.05% | 1 |
i like her to care, just a little. she doesn't even check my bp if i don't ask her to - and i take medication for heart problems. | 0.05% | 1 |
i'm just borderline so don't need meds, just co tool with diet & exerciwe | 0.05% | 1 |
nodules/have ultrasound yearly | 0.05% | 1 |
find a way to get synthroid cheaper. i cannot take generic. | 0.05% | 1 |
i'd just be happy if they could agree on my thyroid diagnosis. | 0.05% | 1 |
i can't think of anything i would change. she takes 1 pill everyday & so far, she has been healthy & normal. if that's the hardest part, she's lucky | 0.05% | 1 |
i don't have those problems so don't know | 0.05% | 1 |
get better dr claims nothing is wrong yet i still have all the problems | 0.05% | 1 |
i rarely think of it. | 0.05% | 1 |
i still need to know what a thyroid is. | 0.05% | 1 |
not on medication yet so i do not know what to change | 0.05% | 1 |
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