Vitiligo

[laraline]

Hi everyone I have read that Vitiligo is a symptom of hypothyroidism- i am hoping to get NDT soon (presently on Levothyroxine)has anyone noticed any improvement in theie Vitiligo when successfully meditating?

[Marz]

Vitiligo is auto-immune - so do you have Hashimotos ? I suffered a little pre-diagnosis back in 2005 and once optimally medicated it disappeared - as did my sun sensitivity

[laraline in reply to Marz]

Yes i have Hashimotos thank you interesting

[Hidden]

Hi laraline, autoimmune diseases can cause many deficiencies, not sure vitiligo is directly related to hypothyroidism (well not for me personally and I have had an UAT for about 14 years) but it is related to a folic acid deficiency and possibly B12, copper and zinc. May be worth getting your folate checked, if you have not already done so.

Cassie

[Hidden]

Just read nhs choices and said associated with autoimmune. I wonder if some vit D would help and also there is a skin healthunlocked forum that might be able to help.

[OldC]

I have patches of vitiligo in places where most people don't have places. I can say since undergoing the naturopathic program instigated by Roderick Lane that the vitiligo has stopped spreading. However I had had the vitiligo for over 25 years so I wait with interest to see if any of the patches reduce, what I have noticed is that my skin is less sun reactive. Do keep us posted on this one it's very irritating to have white blobby patches on your face in the sunlight.

C

[laraline in reply to OldC]

That sounds interesting have you more info on Roderick Lane?

[OldC in reply to laraline]

RoderickLane.co.uk also runs Thyroid Care Group on Facebook. Good naturopath, knows his stuff, old school. Will do skype.

[laraline in reply to OldC]

Thank you I will contact him!

[Katepots]

Good link.

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[penny]

Have you researched Dr Coimbra's successful treatment of vitiligo with Vit D? He's a remarkable man and has been treating autoimmune diseases for many years.

[laraline in reply to penny]

No i have never heard of him thank you i will look into it!

[penny]

It's a real shame that not many people have heard of Dr Coimbra as he has been successfully treating MS and other autoimmune diseases for over 15 years. I have a friend with MS and if only I'd known.