Hashimoto flare up??

[BlueKeith]

I've been diagnosed with hashimoto hypothyroidism and diabetes. I have Been put on 50mcg levothyroxine. Been told that good nutrition can help mitigate a hashimoto flare up. Anyone know what a flare up is as I haven't had many if at all any symptoms.?

[Carlettejaque]

Hashimotos is a condition where the immune system attacks the thyroid organ. It is an autoimmune responce. As i understand this, I had this too, once it has happened it doesn't happen again, you don't get flare ups. However, over the years my thyroid has shrivelled up and disappeared. I am on 125 mg per day. Nutrition is always good but doesnt really play a part much in thyroid problems other than to avoid certain things that contain iodine.

[ling]

Hashimoto's as in the thyroid condition? If yes, you might want to post your question at Thyroid UK which has many members -

healthunlocked.com/thyroiduk

Best wishes.

[BlueKeith in reply to ling]

Oh yeah. Good point. Ha ha