Thyroid Condition: Is it considered an autoimmune disease?

Posted by dablues @dablues, May 21, 2021

May sound like a crazy questions BUT have a Thyroid Condition is that considered a Autoimmune Disease and if so does that mean it is hereditary? I just thought I had a disease like if you have a heart disease, diabetes, etc. So confused about the difference.

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@dablues - I understand what you are saying. Same here. I had autoimmune GI disease for years- basically inflammation. I kept gaining weight even though I didn’t eat large volumes because I couldn’t.
When the body is sick, it enters into emergency mode/ sends out cortisol to force body to keep going, thereby also adding weight. Once I finally had been treated, I lost 45 lbs in a year.
I’m afraid it’s sneaking back- gaining weight, not responding to my previous diet and making me more tired.
There are different thyroid conditions- many women get hypothyroid with age. Symptoms- weight gain, feeling cold, fatigue. There is also an autoimmune illness- Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis.
Testing can determine the difference.
Make an appointment with your physician to check it out.

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I have a new primary and I don't like him. Brining up my concerns he stated not to eat much. My, oh my, I don't like a statement like that, he dismissed it, so will look for a new primary doctor and see if I can find an endocrinologist. I don't like being dismissed and with a statement like that, that is exactly what it was. I know my body. I know how much I eat, I know the foods I eat, and went through this years ago when finally my old primary doctor did a thyroid test. So will have to find someone else who will listen to me. I don't like being treated like a child, and that is exactly how I felt. I didn't complain about it, but am going to find someone else.

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@dablues

I have a new primary and I don't like him. Brining up my concerns he stated not to eat much. My, oh my, I don't like a statement like that, he dismissed it, so will look for a new primary doctor and see if I can find an endocrinologist. I don't like being dismissed and with a statement like that, that is exactly what it was. I know my body. I know how much I eat, I know the foods I eat, and went through this years ago when finally my old primary doctor did a thyroid test. So will have to find someone else who will listen to me. I don't like being treated like a child, and that is exactly how I felt. I didn't complain about it, but am going to find someone else.

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I sure do know what you mean about being treated like a child and having your concerns dismissed! Same thing happened to me and I also switched doctors. For years now I’ve gone to only female doctors. What a difference! Your local hospital should have a list you can look at. Also try Healthgrades.com. The site rates doctors and hospitals.
When you have found a new doctor, take a few minutes to write to the dismissive one and explain why you won’t be back. Be very nice about it. Maybe he’ll change his ways! Good luck!

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