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@lluth412
I am a 55 year old female and have Hashimoto’s and hypothyroidism and take 100 mcg levothyroxine. Hashimoto’s is known to cause nodule growth in your thyroid so if you get bloodwork testing by your primary doctor, endocrinologist or rheumatologist with a full thyroid panel (TSH, T4, T3, TPO) and it shows Hashimoto’s TPO autoantibodies, it would be good to get a thyroid ultrasound to see if you have changes like nodule growth. I had a 2.5 cm nodule in my right lobe and I had it removed because it was suspicious (determined by fine needle aspiration and molecular testing) and my sister had thyroid cancer. It was benign but they did find a micro cancer.
Hashimoto’s really isn’t treated except for dealing with any nodules and if there is hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism. Medication would be prescribed of thyroid levels are too high or too low.
It is good to see a nutritionist/dietitian to look at diet and supplements and see if changes would be helpful. You may benefit from a diet that reduces inflammation.
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@dlydailyhope I have noticed since I started a gluten-free high protein load them moderate carb diet that I feel so much better. My energy is up I don't feel sleepy all day Am I tired yes. Is my hair falling out yes. But I've been sick for 6 months so and after not eating correctly eating cereal and sandwiches cuz I was so sick I wasn't getting any protein or proper diet. So I feel so much better and my daughter has hashimoto's also and she turned me on to the gluten-free. I recommend it it's not hard. It is hard if you love bread which I do. But I use the gluten-free bread and just don't have sandwiches I use it for toast. It worked for me. And I just switched from methotextrate for 20 years to Rinvoq and it's too soon to tell but at least my joints don't hurt. And a plus Rinvoq is supposed to help with hair growth!
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I have commented on this discussion before, but I want to tell you that I agree with you. I have recently been diagnosed with Hashimoto’s and Hypothyhroidism. I now take 75 mcg of Synthroid to control my Hypothyroidism and have eliminated eating gluten, dairy and soy from my diet due to Hashimoto’s. It has been a life saver for me. I no longer carry so much bloat and inflammation in my body due to this diet. It does work!