37 y.o. Male: Hashimoto’s Diagnosis, Borderline Hypothyroid, Weight gain, Clamminess Episodes, Left Should Pain from Old Injuries
Presentation – 37 y.o. male; started care because his wife became a patient first. His primary concerns were weight gain and joint pian. Borderline hypothyroid, denied prescription medications but had recently started taking magnesium.
We have pre (6/2023) and post (11/2023) labs for him:
Initial Nutrition Response Testing Exam
There was BLOCKED regulation from Gallbladder stress. Betafood and Choline corrected the block. Because Serum B12 levels were so low, I tested Cataplex B12 and he tested for 6.
6 Month Follow-up Response to Care
Compliance: He is taking his supplements and following diet very well
Symptoms: Weight loss of 17 lbs. Symptom Survey improved from 41 to 23. Major complaints have largely resolved.
Questions for Comprehension and Practice:
- What is your assessment for the first Key Area, Food Sensitivities? What would your initial nutritional strategy be for this patient in light of his food sensitivity findings?
- What is this patient’s calculated HOMA-IR? What does that suggest about his blood sugar handling?
- What improved at the 6 month follow-up? And what still needs work? How would you suggest he continue to make progress nutritionally?