Thyroid Treatment and Hashimoto’s Specialist in Palm Beach Gardens, FL
Many people with thyroid symptoms are only ever tested for TSH, which can miss part of the picture. Millions of people suffer from fatigue, weight gain, hair loss, and brain fog while standard labs come back “normal.” At Cima Health in Palm Beach Gardens, we take a comprehensive approach to thyroid health that goes far beyond the basic TSH test.
Comprehensive Thyroid Testing
Standard thyroid care often only tests TSH. We test the full thyroid panel to get a complete picture:
- TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone)
- Free T3 (the active thyroid hormone)
- Free T4 (the storage form)
- Reverse T3 (can block thyroid function)
- TPO antibodies (Hashimoto’s marker)
- Thyroglobulin antibodies (Hashimoto’s marker)
This panel allows us to identify Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, subclinical hypothyroidism, poor T4-to-T3 conversion, and reverse T3 dominance that standard labs completely miss.
Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis Treatment
Hashimoto’s is an autoimmune condition where your immune system attacks the thyroid gland. Standard medicine often only treats the resulting low thyroid hormone without addressing the autoimmune component. We treat both by:
- Identifying and addressing immune triggers (gut health, food sensitivities, toxin load)
- Optimizing thyroid hormone levels with the right medication
- Using anti-inflammatory nutrition and supplementation
- Monitoring antibody levels over time to track progress
Thyroid Medication Options
We prescribe beyond generic Synthroid when patients need it. Our thyroid medication options include:
- Desiccated thyroid (NDT) containing both T3 and T4
- Customized T3 and T4 combination therapy
- Liothyronine (T3 only) when conversion is impaired
- Standard levothyroxine when appropriate
We optimize your levels based on how you feel, not just where your numbers land on a reference range.
Symptoms of Thyroid Disease
Contact us if you experience any of the following:
- Persistent fatigue despite adequate sleep
- Unexplained weight gain or difficulty losing weight
- Hair loss or thinning hair
- Cold intolerance or feeling cold all the time
- Brain fog and poor memory
- Constipation
- Dry skin and brittle nails
- Depression or anxiety
- Irregular menstrual cycles
Serving Palm Beach Gardens, Jupiter, and West Palm Beach
Our Palm Beach Gardens clinic is conveniently located and accepting new thyroid patients from across Palm Beach County. We work with both undiagnosed patients and those who have been on thyroid medication for years but still do not feel well.
Virtual Visits for Florida Residents
Not near Palm Beach Gardens? If you live in Florida, your consult, thyroid lab review and follow ups can happen by video. Your labs are drawn at a lab near you. Learn how virtual care works.
Schedule Your Thyroid Evaluation
Call Cima Health at (561) 775-9111 or book online. We are accepting new patients for comprehensive thyroid and Hashimoto’s care in Palm Beach Gardens, FL.
Frequently Asked Questions
What thyroid tests does Cima Health run?
We run a comprehensive thyroid panel that includes TSH, Free T4, Free T3, Reverse T3, TPO antibodies, and thyroglobulin antibodies. This gives us a full picture of thyroid function and autoimmune activity that standard TSH-only testing misses.
What is Hashimoto’s thyroiditis?
Hashimoto’s thyroiditis is an autoimmune condition in which the immune system attacks thyroid tissue. It is the most common cause of hypothyroidism in the United States. Many people with Hashimoto’s have normal TSH levels yet continue to experience significant symptoms.
Can diet affect thyroid function?
Yes. Gluten sensitivity is associated with increased thyroid antibodies in some patients with Hashimoto’s. Selenium, zinc, and vitamin D deficiencies impair thyroid hormone production and conversion. We assess nutrient status and provide dietary guidance as part of our thyroid treatment protocols.
What if my thyroid labs are normal but I still have symptoms?
Normal TSH does not always mean optimal thyroid function. We look at Free T3, Reverse T3, and antibody levels to identify patterns that standard testing misses. If your symptoms point to a thyroid issue, a comprehensive evaluation often reveals an underlying problem.
