Thyroiditis refers to inflammation of the thyroid gland, a small but powerful organ responsible for regulating your metabolism, energy levels, temperature control, digestion, and many hormonal processes. Thyroiditis is not a single condition — it is a category of thyroid disorders that can cause thyroid hormone levels to swing either too high or too low, depending on the stage and type of inflammation present.
Common types of thyroiditis include:
Thyroiditis can lead to symptoms that fluctuate, sometimes feeling like a rollercoaster — weeks of anxiety and irritability followed by periods of fatigue and sluggishness. These shifts are real and can make life feel unpredictable.
At First Call DPC, we take a root-cause, whole-body approach to thyroiditis, helping restore balance to the immune system, hormones, and metabolism while supporting the thyroid gland’s natural healing processes.
Thyroiditis develops when the thyroid becomes inflamed due to immune, hormonal, or environmental triggers. Common causes include:
In Hashimoto’s, the immune system mistakenly targets thyroid tissue, gradually reducing its function.
Subacute thyroiditis may follow respiratory infections, flu-like viruses, or immune challenges.
Postpartum thyroiditis is common as hormone levels rapidly change after childbirth.
Stress can impair thyroid hormone production, conversion, and immune function.
Low selenium, zinc, iron, vitamin D, iodine, or omega-3s can impair thyroid signaling.
Certain medications, toxins, and endocrine disruptors can stress or inflame thyroid tissue.
Thyroiditis is not your fault, and it is not something you just have to live with.
Your symptoms are signals — not weaknesses.
Symptoms vary depending on whether the thyroid is currently overactive (hyperthyroid phase) or underactive (hypothyroid phase). Many people with thyroiditis experience both phases over time.
People often describe thyroiditis as:
Your experience is valid — and it deserves real evaluation and support.
You can begin supporting your thyroid and immune system with:
Healing and hormone regulation occur during deep rest.
Focus on whole foods, lean proteins, vegetables, fruits, and healthy fats.
These can worsen inflammation and hormone instability.
Walking, yoga, and low-impact movement support metabolism without stressing the thyroid.
Slow breathing, quiet time, sunlight exposure, or grounding practices help lower cortisol.
If symptoms persist or feel disruptive — clinical care becomes essential.
You are not supposed to figure this out alone.
Treatment depends on which phase of thyroiditis you are in and what the root cause is. At First Call DPC, treatment may include:
If thyroid output is low, we assess whether T4-only, T3/T4 combination, or natural desiccated thyroid is best for your body.
We work to calm the immune system and reduce inflammation rather than simply suppressing symptoms.
Certain peptides support immune balance, cellular repair, and thyroid tissue healing.
The gut and immune system are deeply linked — restoring gut integrity reduces autoimmune activation.
We correct deficiencies in selenium, zinc, magnesium, iodine (when appropriate), iron, omega-3s, and vitamin D.
Reducing cortisol imbalance is key to stabilizing thyroid hormone conversion and symptom patterns.
This is not a one-size-fits-all protocol.
This is personalized thyroid recovery.
We take time to understand your symptoms, story, lifestyle, and stress patterns.
We assess:
We translate your results into clear, empowering language — so you understand exactly what’s happening and why.
Your plan supports immune balance, hormone stability, gut health, metabolism, and emotional wellbeing.
Because healing requires partnership — not rushed visits or waiting months for answers.
At First Call DPC, we don’t just manage thyroiditis — we help restore your energy, clarity, mood, and metabolic stability so you can feel like yourself again. When you’re ready to regain control of your energy, mood, metabolism, and wellbeing — we’re your first call.
