I have Hashimoto's thyroiditis too, along with Sjogren's Syndrome, Fibromyalgia, and other diseases. I'm on L-Thyroxin for Hashimoto's, so it has been staying at good levels. I have gained weight and know if not treated, that happens, but I wonder if it happens anyway? Also, fatigue goes along with that and my other auto immune diseases, and I believe hair loss may be a factor, which I also have. I'll be interested to see what others have to say.

I have Sjogren's Syndrome, and overwhelming tiredness seems to come along with that at times.  I hope you feel better.  Dry eyes is a major problem for me because of Sjogren's.                                                                Janet<br>

I've had Hashimoto's for 30 years. The best treatment ever received was Diflucan. It's an antifungal. But apparently you can't stay on Diflucan forever. I take 60 mg of Armour Thyroid it takes the brain fog away helps me keep my weight tolerable. My doctor has suggested that I follow a nondairy gluten-free diet. I think I do lose weight when I follow it - but its - slow so very slow. I've also learned to take a good digestive enzyme supplement. I feel fine about 75% of the time. I do believe all the autoimmune disorders are connected to antibiotic use. The antibiotic use is connected to gut health or the lack there of. I believe that there's a whole new science emerging that will address these autoimmune disorders through gut health - and the balance of flora and fauna and enzymes. Until then we're really on her own with the help of good doctors. In today's fast schedule of work and life I find it almost impossible to avoid gluten or dairy - in some tiny form. If all I had to do was carefully prepare my meals each day it's attainable. Since my doctor won't prescribe Diflucan on a regular basis (and I have yet to understand why but I do trust him) - I take my own antifungal's like olive leaf extract. It helps but it's a BB's worth of ammunition compared to the cannonball Diflucan.

Hi @ambrose. Welcome to Connect! Thanks for sharing your story and insights with our community. It sounds like you have certainly done your research which is so important as we seek to be our own health advocates. And, i'm glad to hear you have a doctor you trust! You said you feel fine about 75% of the time... what are some of the symptoms you experience the other 25%?

Also, I just wanted to let you know I removed your phone number from your post for your protection and privacy. We encourage people not to share that kind of personal information and instead connect by private message if they want to chat offline.

Hi @flowerbeauty. Welcome to Connect! Thanks for joining and sharing your insights with our community. We are happy to have you here. You mentioned fatigue and dry eyes as the major symptoms you experience. Any tips for coping with both of those?

I'd like to introduce you to @kyjeanne, @jillnc, @blindeyepug, @pw2bwell, @johnwburns and @dawson54 who all have Sjogren's Syndrome. You may consider starting a new thread in the Autoimmune Diseases group where you all can share experiences and support each other. I'd be happy to help you do that if you'd like.