Rheumatology & Thyroid Overlap with Dr. Celine Lee | Beyond the Thyroid Ep. 30

Beyond the Thyroid – Episode 30: When Autoimmune Diseases Overlap: Thyroid & Rheumatology with Dr. Celine Lee

What do Hashimoto’s, lupus, and rheumatoid arthritis have in common? A lot more than you think.

In this episode of Beyond the Thyroid, Dr. Dana Gibbs sits down with Dr. Celine Lee, a rheumatologist and founder of Lotus Rheumatology, to uncover the overlap between thyroid dysfunction and autoimmune diseases. They discuss how inflammation, hormone imbalances, and lifestyle factors drive symptoms—and what you can do to feel better.

🔍 What You’ll Learn:
✔️ Why patients with Hashimoto’s often experience joint pain or other autoimmune issues
✔️ What ANA testing tells you (and what it doesn’t)
✔️ The connection between gut health, stress, and inflammation
✔️ How functional approaches help where conventional medicine often falls short

🩺 Learn more about Dr. Celine Lee:
🌐 Website: https://lotusrheumatology.com/
📸 Instagram:   / drcelineleemd  
📘 Facebook:   / lotusrheumatology  
🎙️ Youtube:    / @lotusrheumatology6705  

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👉 https://www.danagibbsmd.com/checkup

Episode Highlights:
00:00 – Introduction and Guest Introduction
00:20 – Dr. Lee’s Unique Background
01:25 – Diving into Autoimmune Diseases
03:28 – Understanding Rheumatology
05:45 – Dr. Lee’s Journey to Rheumatology
08:25 – Challenges in Traditional Medicine
09:51 – Overlap in Autoimmune Diseases
10:42 – Hashimoto’s Disease and Rheumatology
15:36 – The Importance of ANA Testing
22:33 – Managing Inflammation Through Lifestyle
27:19 – Avoiding Inflammatory Foods
28:15 – The Importance of Sleep
30:32 – Exercise and Joint Health
32:59 – Differentiating Joint Pain Causes
36:31 – Rheumatologic Symptoms and Diagnosis
47:10 – Impact of COVID on Autoimmune Disorders
49:39 – Conclusion and Contact Information


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🌐 Website: https://www.danagibbsmd.com/
📸 Instagram:   / danagibbsmd  
📘 Facebook:   / consultantsinmetabolism  
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