The populations that lack access to these medications tend to be those that could benefit most from them
Choosing between semaglutide and tirzepatide with Hashimoto's Both semaglutide and tirzepatide are options for Hashimoto's patients, but they work differently and have distinct considerations worth understanding
The active ingredients used, semaglutide and tirzepatide, are the same active ingredients found in several FDA-approved products, but the compounded formulations themselves have not been reviewed by the FDA for safety, effectiveness, or manufacturing quality
Symptoms Unusually large or rapidly growing head Bulging or full fontanelle (soft spot) Downward-pointing eyes, or "sunset eyes" (pupils low in the socket) Seizures Extreme sleepiness or being less responsive Irritability or high-pitched crying Poor feeding Visible scalp veins Stiff arms and legs prone to contraction@ Causes Congenital causes: Genetic abnormalities that interfere with CSF flow Developmental disorders of the brain or spinal cord, such as spina bifida Chiari malformation Dandy-Walker syndrome Acquired causes: Bleeding in the brain's ventricles, especially common in premature babies Infections during pregnancy or after birth, such as meningitis Tumors or cysts in the brain Head injury Diagnosis and treatment Diagnosis: Often identified during a routine prenatal ultrasound or physical exam after birth
