Signs Your Thyroid Medication Isn’t Working
Are you taking thyroid medication but still feel tired, foggy, or not like yourself? You’re not alone. Many people take thyroid medicine but still have symptoms. That’s because medication alone doesn’t always fix the root problem. Let’s talk about the signs your thyroid medication isn’t working—and how functional medicine can help you feel better.
Signs Your Medication Might Not Be Helping
• You Still Feel Tired All the Time - Even with medication, you’re dragging all the time and you need naps or coffee to make it through the day.
• You Can’t Lose Weight - No matter how well you eat or how much you move, the scale won’t budge.
• You Have Brain Fog - You forget things, feel spacey, or can’t concentrate—like your brain is in slow motion.
• Your Hair Is Falling Out - Thinning hair or missing eyebrow edges can be a sign your thyroid is still out of balance.
• Your Labs Say “Normal,” But You Don’t Feel Normal - This is one of the biggest clues something is being missed.
Why This Happens
Most doctors only test TSH and sometimes T4. But there’s more to thyroid health than those two numbers. You might have trouble converting T4 into T3, the hormone your body actually uses. Or, you might have Hashimoto’s, an autoimmune disease that requires a different level of care. That’s where functional medicine comes in.
How Functional Medicine Can Help
Functional medicine looks at the whole you. Instead of just adjusting your medication, a functional medicine doctor:
• Runs a full thyroid panel (T3, T4, TSH, antibodies, and more)
• Checks your gut health, nutrient levels, and stress responses
• Helps you make changes to your diet, sleep, and lifestyle to support healing
What to Try Next
• Ask for full thyroid testing—not just TSH
• Consider working with a functional medicine practitioner
• Focus on root causes, not just symptoms
You deserve more than “just take this pill.” With the right support, you can finally feel like you again. If you are ready to feel your best again, working with a functional medicine practitioner is a great choice. They will look deep to find the root cause of why you don’t feel well. Then they will devise a care plan that is created specifically for you.