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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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Please check your iodine levels. Been there. Done that.
Yes, I was diagnosed with Hashimoto’s and Hypothyroidism in November of 2023 and take Synthroid to control my Hypothyroidism. I have eliminated eating Gluten, Dairy and Soy from my diet to control my Hashimoto’s. My body inflammation dropped to almost 0 after doing this diet for a few weeks. There is a good book I read written by Izabella Wentz, M.D. on how to treat Hashimoto’s that I thought was very helpful. The book is called Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis: Lifestyle Interventions for Finding and Treating the Root Cause. You won’t be disappointed in this book as she simply breaks things down so you can easily understand it. All I can tell you is that I am much better now than when I was first diagnosed and that’s because of this book. Good luck on your health journey!
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