In this episode, Dr. Dana Gibbs shares how her own experience with years of unexplained fatigue led her to question everything she was taught about thyroid health. A former ENT surgeon, Dr. Gibbs discovered that many of her patients — and herself — showed classic signs of hypothyroidism despite having “normal” TSH levels. She now uses a more integrative approach that looks beyond standard labs to assess free hormone levels, T3/RT3 ratios, and screen for Hashimoto’s. Dr. Gibbs explains why so many women feel dismissed by conventional care, how subtle thyroid issues can masquerade as other conditions, and what labs and treatments can actually make a difference. She also tackles the confusion around hormone replacement therapy and offers clarity on its risks and benefits for women over 40.
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Noteworthy Quotes:
“I had no idea what it felt like to be normal until I started taking that medicine.”
“Having a TSH above three has now been correlated with things like high cholesterol, liver disease, and cognitive issues—even if you don’t feel it yet."
“Untreated thyroid issues suppress the immune system—and when you fix it, people just stop getting sick.”
“We’re doing all these surgeries on people that surgery is not going to help.”
Dr. Gibb's Bio: Dr. Dana Gibbs is a retired, board-certified ENT and thyroid surgeon with more than two decades of experience in private practice. Today, she leads Consultants in Metabolism, where she focuses on integrative, root-cause care for thyroid and hormone imbalances like Hashimoto’s and subclinical hypothyroidism. Based in North Texas, her boutique practice supports patients dealing with chronic fatigue, stubborn weight gain, and other lingering symptoms often overlooked by conventional lab testing—delivering personalized solutions and compassionate guidance for complex endocrine health.
More About Dr. Gibbs:
Website: danagibbsmd.com
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