The 5 tests your doctor never orders for thyroid

If your thyroid dose keeps changing but symptoms persist, the issue may not be thyroid hormone alone. A root-cause workup typically includes:

1. Full thyroid panel (TSH, FT3, FT4)
2. Thyroid antibodies (anti-TPO, anti-Tg)
3. Fasting insulin and glucose variability
4. Inflammation markers (hs-CRP)
5. Gut and micronutrient assessment

These tests help distinguish simple replacement needs from autoimmune, metabolic, or inflammatory drivers.