Do I need a Hashi's test?

[EleanorM-G]

I had never heard of Hashi's before finding this forum, but as it seems to be responsible for so many cases of underactive thyroid, should I get my thyroid antibodies tested? (My docs blood tests didn't cover this.) My doctors won't test for Vit D either. Which Blue Horizon blood test will cover these 2 thing please?

[SeasideSusie Remembering]

EleanorM-G The Blue Horizon Thyroid Plus Eleven includes all thyroid tests including both TPO and TG antibodies, plus vitamins and minerals including Vit D

[Treepie]

Try to get hold of a copy of Thyroid for Dummies .Its a bit out of date but very good on the thyroid and the disease in all its forms. You have to educate yourself to be able to understand all the issues.

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Hi, I hadn't heard of it either, I have had it for years without knowing. I have given up the gluten,soy and dairy 10 months ago. I take 200mcg Selenium daily and my antibodies are decreasing. If I'd known this I could have been helping myself sooner and would not have become as ill as I was on the stupid low dose of 25mcg Thyroxine only. I am amazed your GP won't test your Vitamin D levels!!! what a PILLOCK! My health has been helped by getting those levels up along with B12 supplements.. Seriously I've moaned about my GP loads of times but they did do these tests when I ask. x

[EleanorM-G]

looks like I need to do the test then, just in case.... What levo are you on now, and has your strict diet made a difference?