In today's podcast, we cover a brand new study by Dev (2023) on using low-dose thyroid hormone in patients with subclinical hypothyroidism (TSH between 4.5-10 mIU/L). 

We've seen the connection between slightly elevated TSH and migraine in a few populations, but this is the first clinical trial that attempts to lower headache frequency, intensity and duration with thyroid hormone replacement. 

Have a listen to the episode, and be sure to subscribe to The Stacks, our new integrative medicine magazine that's free for subscribers. We'll help you stay up to date, without having to do the research yourself. 

 

References: 

1.Bhattacharjee, M. et al. Association of Low Thyroid Hormone with Migraine Headache. Mymensingh Méd. J. : MMJ 30, 43–47 (2021).

 

2.Dev, P. et al. The effect of low dose thyroid replacement therapy in patients with episodic migraine and subclinical hypothyroidism: A randomised placebo-controlled trial. Cephalalgia 43, 03331024231182684 (2023).

 

3.Hassan, M. A. E. et al. Potential Association between Subclinical Hypothyroidism and Childhood Migraine. Medicina 58, 1346 (2022).