Hashimotos Horror

[Lorrietee]

Hi all, I have hashimotos a few years now. I live in Ireland and cannot get any treatment, not even levo, nothing. My doctor is trying to push anti depressants on me. I am exhausted, overweight, tired all the time, emotional, my hair is falling out, my hands are so swollen, I am in pain and I constantly have pins and needles in my face. I am gluten free a long time now. Does anyone have experience of a good functional medicine doctor (can be UK based) that has helped them or indeed a good endo who actually understands this disease. I am near the end of being able to deal with this. Thank you.

[Saggyuk]

Hiya

Do you have your latest test results to post as this is needed for anyone to give any specific suggestions.

I would also recommend you get your B12, Folate, Iron (ferritin) and VIt D checked as many of us are deficient in these, post if you already have results

[Lorrietee in reply to Saggyuk]

Yes thank you I will do that

[Lorrietee in reply to Saggyuk]

My results are

TSH 0.60

FREE T4 12.0

FREE T3 4.3

VIT B12 323

VIT D 50

FERRITIN 117

IRON 21.1

THEY FORGOT TO DO MY REVERSE T3, ANTI TPO AND ANTI TGA LAST TIME EVEN THOUGH I REQUESTED THEM

[Saggyuk in reply to Lorrietee]

Can you put the ranges in please (the numbers in the brackets after the result) as different labs use different ranges. And do you have a full blood count? You can just edit the post above

Have your thyroid antibodies come back positive/high before?

[Lorrietee in reply to Saggyuk]

Yes they have that is how I was diagnosed. I dont have any ranges

[Saggyuk in reply to Lorrietee]

Then it is likely that your thyroid will fail further but unfortunately many don't diagnose until TSH hits 10 in case it was a temporary issue etc. Unfortunately, this leaves many feeling ill for a long time. I can't really say much more without the ranges as I might be mistaken. Your T4/T3 levels look low which confirms your thyroid is struggling but I can't confirm. You can get a print out from the GPs receptionist. However, other things like deficiencies can cause conversion issues so getting these optimal would be a good place to help yourself in the meantime if you don't want self-medicate and working on any stomach issues is beneficial. Many here find a gluten free diet lowers their thyroid antibodies and improves their other health issues significantly.

Same applies to the vits, Vit D looks low but again wouldn't want to comment in case range not what expected and i'm mistaken

[Mikegov]

That sounds terrible.

Due to similar experiences many sufferers take their health into their own hands - learning to become their own advocate. It sounds daunting but if you start to read this forum on a regular basis and ask lots of questions things will start to make sense and you'll realise that you know so much more than your GP.

Also a very good book to buy on the subject is:-

amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/190514...

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hi lorrietee, you sound very down, but don't give up. go back to your doctor and demand, in nice wording, your test results with the ranges in brackets [ ] you can tell them you want to file them for later references! then just open another post with results and ranges...and we will have a better chance of helping you. xoo good luck.

[drll]

Hi lorrietee

I am in australia but a family member who lives in Ireland is seeing a functional doctor who might be able to help you. If you PM me I will give you her name.