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Hashimoto's Disease
Just recently through a routine blood test I was diagnosed with "hypothyroidism" which is an underperforming thyroid. High TSH levels. I was put on Levothyroxine and now my thyroid TSH level is back in the normal range.
I have numerous overactive autoimmune systems issues when doing a search for the impact of autoimmune system on the thyroid I came upon this information.
Hashimoto's Disease
Hashimoto's disease, also known as chronic lymphocytic thyroiditis, is an autoimmune disorder that affects the thyroid gland. It is the most common cause of hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid).
Causes
In Hashimoto's disease, the immune system mistakenly attacks the thyroid gland, leading to inflammation and damage. This damage reduces the thyroid's ability to produce thyroid hormones.
The internet is a dangerous place, and you can diagnose yourself with all kinds of disease. I have no idea if I have Hashimoto's, but only post this to wonder if anyone has actually been diagnosed.
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Hi, I was diagnosed with hasimotos in 2018 and started levothyroxine. I get blood tests every 3 months to adjust . I also get a thyroid ultrasound every 6 months to adjust year since. This last ultrasound showed larger suspicious nodules which will require additional testing FNA being the 1 st one , so we will see.
I literally just spoke to my Endo and asked for the test. Her response once antibodies positive you stay positive and treatment stays the same so I don’t see a need for the test. Now what
Yes, I was diagnosed back in 2014and manage it with Tirosint and Cytomel. TPO and AgAb can be a diagnosis/indicator of Hashis.
One of my thoughts when I created this thread was where do you start dealing with Hashimoto's Disease was where do you start. In my working life I always subscribed to the premise that you need to identify and define the problem before you can find the solution. Since Hashimoto's is an autoimmune system problem (in this case over-active) is the solution to work on the impact of Hashimoto's - i.e. medications to address issues with the thyroid - or would it be better to deal with the immune system and use one of the many Immunol suppression drugs that seem to appear daily on the TV. Back before I had my colon removed, I was on monthly infusions of Remicade (infliximab) and I never felt better physically. At that time no other drugs were available. No aches or pains, no psoriasis flares, no arthritis issues and no issues where my immune system was attacking my body.
Just thinking out loud that if I go back on some immune suppression drug will I not be concerned about Hashimoto's, will my thyroid problem go away, and if the thyroid stays in control will that eliminate one reason of my heart going into Afib?
Since Hashis is an autoimmune disease and is attacking your body (a bit over zealous immune system), Hashis does not mean we are immunocompromised.
I have Celiac which is also an AI Disease. When I am gluten free, the body no longer attacks that particular part of the body. Being 100% gluten free IS my treatment/medication for Celiac.
With Hashis, I have found that I can put it in "remission, in a sense", by avoiding inflammatory foods (dairy, nightshades, grains, processed foods, simple carbs, sugar, legumes, seeds and nuts and eggs).
Like with Type 2 Diabetes, rather than depend on meds to keep your blood sugar balanced, a person would be better off changing their diet and take NO meds or a lot less.
So many people want to continue to eat whatever they want and just put a band aid on the symptoms. That makes no sense to me. To each their own. Respectfully.