Hypothyroid and untreated - can this cause Hash... - Thyroid UK

Thyroid UK

137,148 members160,828 posts

Hypothyroid and untreated - can this cause Hashimoto's?

jlo211 profile image
2 Replies

I have just discovered that following my routine test a year ago, my thyroid was still underactive despite being on levo for a year prior to the test. Now, a further year on (having just requested those results) my Serum TSH was 7.30 (0.40-5.50) and I was NEVER told and nobody increased my medication. Now I have recently been diagnosed with Hashimoto's!! I am furious and have made a complaint with the GP surgery. Any advice much appreciated.

Written by
jlo211 profile image
jlo211
To view profiles and participate in discussions please or .
Read more about...
2 Replies
HarryE profile image
HarryE

Hashimoto's causes hypothyroidism, so the antibodies have probably been there for ages, before finally causing the hypo. But yes it is terrible that they have not increased your meds. How do you feel?

jlo211 profile image
jlo211

Apart from furious, I feel awful. Terrible pins and needles in hands, have been very cold since yesterday morning, very tired, joints feel like they are on fire and don't get me started on the memory loss. Have been off work for 5 weeks and start a phased return next week. I am so annoyed that I have been going backwards and forwards to the doctors and finally got referral to endo and they could have helped me over a year ago!!

You may also like...

Untreated Hypothyroidism

name a few. My TSH levels have never been below 3.8 in the last 7 years and have fluctuated...

Can Hashimoto's cause diverticulitis

yo female. I was diagnosed with hashimoto's 1 year ago. I also have fibromyalgia and a positive...

Can Hashimoto's cause iron deficiency?

at 13.4 (for now). Basically, to recap, I was diagnosed with Hashimoto's disease last year. GP put...

Can Hypothyroidism cause depression?

I have had an under-active thyroid now for four years and every so often it gets on top of me, but...

ME/CFS is not hypothyroidism but can cause it

cause thyroid problems in some people so y ou should get your thyroid checked out if you have ME/CFS