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Reply: Taking armour

I take levothyroxine so I can't comment on your medicine. Do you get to decide when to go up on...

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Reply: hypothyroidism and iron deficiency

Autoimmunity is inherited. Hypothyroidism *not* autoimmune is from diet. Nearly everyone in the US or...

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Reply: Treating Hashi's with normal hormone levels? Dange...

With Hashi, your thyroid may present within normal limits, but at some point, function will begin to decline...

Posted by An_250567

With Hashi, your thyroid may present within normal limits, but at some point, function will begin to decline at an unpredictable rate, thus the reason for regular testing.

As far as treating when levels are WNL, some docs treat, some wait. My doc began treating me when my levels presented just barely out of normal limits. I was dx'd with hypothyroidism years after having my kids, but had I been, I would have definitely made sure my levels were WNL for awhile before I even began trying to become pregnant.

My internist monitors me, not an endo. Internists or a family practitioner can treat Hashi unless you don't respond to treatment or perhaps if you become pregnant at which point you'd want to see either an endo or gyno/endo.

Background on hypothyroidism, In the US and other developed countries, hypothyroidism is typically due to autoimmune disease because we have iodine in our diets (iodized salt, for example). In underdeveloped countries, where lack of iodine in diet is present, hypothyroidism is diet related. With autoimmune hypo, you may get the dx because your antibodies show Hashi, but you've yet to present clinically and therefore, treatment isn't warranted until the thyroid function begins to decline. So, most people in the US with hypo most likely have Hashi. Other tests you might ask for at some point is a thyroid ultrasound to check for nodules, DEXA scan to measure bone density as Hashi untreated can lead to bone thinning, check Vit D levels.

Oh, about treating when you present WNL? Yes, if you add too much thyroid hormone and become over medicated, you'll have symptoms of hyperthyroid, not good either and in fact can be quite dangerous. Its important to have blood work regularly, especially if you add medicines such as BCP which can alter thyroid levels.

Hope this helps prod some thoughts for you to take to your doctor and see what treatment is best for you. Good luck.

PS, don't wait for thyroid treatment to address constipation. Get on a protocol to treat that. Don't rule out being somewhat stressed/depressed given where you are in life. Young children zap our energy. Whether it is called depression or stress or whatever, take steps to combat that through a good diet, regular exercise, sunshine (need that Vit D), having a strong social network, etc.View Thread

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Vague Thyroid Symptoms

I'm having some very strange symptoms and was wondering if anyone else has had something similar. It's driving...

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Temple Pressure/Pain and Jaw Pain

Hi everyone, I have been suffering with lots of different symptoms over the last few months, pressure and head...

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Reply: Adult strabismus caused by thyroid? Anyone have th...

Any updates on your progress, worriedabouteyes?

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Reply: low TSH high Free T4 HELP!!!

Hi there I got a few tests done recently relating to my thyroid the results were: Anti Microsomal...

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Reply: I think I have hashi's...

You have hashimoto's thyroiditis as confirmed with the anti-thyroglobulin antibodies test. It doesn't...

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Reply: are my tsh tests boarderline?

Did you only have the TSH? You might ask for a thyroid panel, including Vit D. You should check for...

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Reply: teenager with hypothyroidism

I'm sorry you're having a hard time with this. I have hashi too and take the same dosage and med as you....

Posted by mountainmom48

I'm sorry you're having a hard time with this. I have hashi too and take the same dosage and med as you. Since hashimoto's thyroiditis is a progressive illnes, as your thyroid produces less and less hormone, you'll have to increase your dosage. That is why it is important to have regular labs. How often do you have your labs checked? When you went to your doctor did you have blood work at that time?

I found out I had hypothyroidism by chance with routine annual lab work. I got a letter from my doctor saying I needed to come back in to recheck bloodwork. Before that, I didn't realize I had any symptoms, but once I got the results, I realized that I did have symptoms.

My symptoms were some degree of hair loss, mainly noticeable to me; slow weight gain with difficulty shedding pounds; insomnia, gastrointestinal issues. All but the last symptom are also symptoms of perimenopause. I'm almost 50 so I assumed my symptoms were gyno-based, not thyroid. My symptoms improved within about four weeks of beginning my medicine.

Some things you might do would be to get copies of your labs as you have labs done. It would be important to have records since you are so young and will surely being seeing docs about this over the course of your life. I have a three-ring binder in which I keep all medical info. I put the oldest at back and add to the front each time I get new labs. In the upper right corner of each page, I write the date (easier to find than looking for date in the printed page), my blood pressure that day, my weight, my med dose, all the supplements I am currently taking, any new symptoms or any improved symptoms while on that dose.

I also take quite a few supplements. You might ask your doctor if adding anything would be appropriate. I am very regulated in taking my medicine. Levothyroxine needs to be taken on an empty stomach and nothing eaten or drunk for abour 45 minutes after taking. Some medicines, such as calcium medicines, can't be taken for at least four hours after taking levothyroxine. For me, the moment I open my eyes, I take the thyroid med. I don't have anything for an hour. Throughout the day, I take other supplements including calcium and vit D which can be depleted if one has hypothtroidism.

Have you had your vitamin D level checked? Iron levels? Might be worth checking into. Low levels of vitamin D, not getting enough calcium puts you at risk of osteopenia (low bone density, but not yet osteoporosis), a condition hypothyroidism causes. Low vit D and low iron can cause fatigue.

Sometimes adding estrogen (such as birth control pills) changes the amount of levothyroxine needed, so if you've begun taking BCP, you need to have new labs six or so weeks later to make sure you're levo level is appropriate.

I think my reply here is all over the place, but if any of this is helpful to you, then I hope it is worth sorting through all I've written. Finally, remember it is important to be an advocate for yourself. Let your mom know you just aren't feeling good and want to know for sure you're doing all you can to be proactive in your healthcare. Hopefully she can help be a voice for you when you go to your doctors. Good luck!View Thread

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Reply: pain in thyroid area

so what ever happened genamarie1973? what was you diagnosed with?

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Reply: Levoxyl being discontinued- replacement?

Oh, good advice!

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Reply: Peripheral Tissue Thyroid Hormone Resistance

Hi Niloo, Would you mind if I contacted you directly to discuss this? I have consulted with the doctor in NY...

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New Endocrinologist?

Guys, I'm moving to Houston soon, and as such am going to have to leave my current endocrinologist. That said, he...

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Reply: First Thyroid Panel

What did your doctor think about the results? My doctor goes by the TSH and Free T4. Your TSH (although a...

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Reply: Vitamin E & Hypothyroidism

Are you labs WNL? I wonder if you need a medicine adjustment. I don't take vitamin E so I can't help you...

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Reply: Confused

I don't know very much about reverse t3, but it may have to do with your pituitary gland?? perhaps that...

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Reply: Thyroid functions and fertility

Was your doctor satisfied with the lab findings? I know little about thyroid issues and fertility, but do...

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Reply: hypothyroid levels

Please call AMOWC 813-341-2600 they changed my life. I was hypothyroid and they knew exactly what to test...

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Reply: Antidepressants/hypothyroidism

Please call AMOWC 813-341-2600 they changed my life. I was hypothyroid and they knew exactly what to test...

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Reply: Thyroid Medicine Causes Extreme Nervousness & Anxi...

Please call AMOWC 813-341-2600 they changed my life. I was hypothyroid and they knew exactly what to test...

Posted by hormonequeen

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Reply: Hyperthyroid. Weight gain?

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Reply: Intense Exercise makes my hands and feet very cold...

Cold hands and feet are signs of being hypothyroid. Please call AMOWC 813-341-2600 they changed my life. I...

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Reply: Reverse T3 ??

Yes I know how you feel. I have been through it all. Please call AMOWC 813-341-2600 they changed my life....

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Thyroid Pain?

I have just recently been diagnosed with thyroiditis by my PCP with unknown cause although my...

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Confused

Ok, I'm really confused. I have had all the symptoms of thyroid problems for years but my levels for the most...

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Confused

Ok, I'm really confused. I have had all the symptoms of thyroid problems for years but my levels for the most...

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To Biopsy or Not To Biopsy....

Went to an endocrinologist today after finding a lump in the front, bottom of my neck. Already had iodine uptake...

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Reply: Hypothyroidism Headache + Pressure

Please tell me youve made improvement? I am currently 18 and have had this pressure in the back of my head,...

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Thyroid functions and fertility

Hi. I've been on low dosage of Thyroxine for some months now. Given that I was tested as hypothyroidism. Now, my...

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