I was diagnosed with Hashimoto's nearly 3 months ago. I think I am doing well on my Levo and I feel I am nearly at my optimum level. I did think that my GP did not really care about my treatment, as she had told me in the past that the NHS did not test for antibodies, which as a Hashi's sufferer is a major concern to me.
I am now following Dr Haskell's 3 phase plan ( as set out in his book "Hope for Hashimoto's") which has indeed offered me hope. On my visit to my GP last week, I decided to tell her about this plan . I was very pleasantly surprised that she seemed interested in what I am doing asking lots of questions and also asked me WHAT I NEEDED FROM HER.
I am extremely pleased with the reaction from my GP and I am now going to be tested for my antibodies.
Just want to add a big thank you to everyone on this site for the valuable advice I have received on taking Levo and what supplements to take and knowing that there is support if I ever need it.
Good Luck to everyone
Twinkle
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Thanks for all the lovely responses. I know Dr Haskell has a video form of his book, but sorry I don't know whether this is in iBook form too.. I got my book from Amazon.
I'm giving myself 3 months on Phase 1, this is to reduce my TSH and Antibodies as low as I can get them. Dr Haskell states that on this phase it is pointless worrying about T3 and T4 as for Hashi sufferers these will fluctuate like mad. I've been gluten-free about 4 weeks, this is also advised in the plan. It's not as bad as I thought it would be. it's a bit limiting when eating-out, but at least I'm on a healthy diet. I will let you all know how I get on.
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