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Hashimotos Disease?

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I too have Hashimoto's and was diagnosed 37 years ago. About 16 years ago an endocrinologist put me on thyroid medication Tirosint which is a nearly pure form of the hormone. Unfortuntly, it is expensive and there isn't a generic. My TSH values had been fluctuating up and down for years. Once I stated on the Tirosint everything leveled out and most of my symptoms like brain fog, fatigue, etc disappeared. The medication comes in a blister pack to prevent light and air from reaching the pills. If what you are taking now, is working great; however if you are not happy with it, consider trying Tirosint instead. (Side note: I am 85 and feel great.)

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I’m just curious, are you taking thyroid medication to control Hashimoto’s? My Endo said there is no medication for Hashimoto’s, but if you have a low or high thyroid level, then you take medication. I, unfortunately, suffer from both Hashimoto’s and Hypothyroidism so my doctor put me on Synthroid. Initially was taking 125 mcg along with another Thyroid drug, Cytomel 5 mcg. I have tapered off since being diagnosed where I only now am taking 75 mcg of Synthroid and went off the Cytomel. I have been able to control my Hashimoto’s with diet by eliminating gluten, dairy and soy. It works!