Hashimotos?

[lucy_anne]

Hi, I'm new and I have been getting symptoms of a swollen and enlarged thyroid. Scan showed thyroid was damaged, I have been gaining more weight despite being active, hair falling out, feeling more cold and getting more tired. Antibodies were shown over range - 910.5 IU/mL (<34) any help appreciated.

[SeasideSusie Remembering]

Lucy-Anne

What were the results for your TSH, FT4 and FT3?

If TSH is over range, coupled with high antibodies, you should be started on Levothyroxine.

What has your GP said about your high antibodies?

High antibodies confirm autoimmune thyroid disease aka Hashimoto's which is where antibodies attack the thyroid and gradually destroy it. You can help reduce the antibodies by adopting a strict gluten free diet which has helped many members here. Gluten is a protein thought to trigger antibody attacks. Supplementing with selenium L-selenomethionine 200mcg daily can also help reduce antibodies.

Hashimoto's and gut/absorption problems tend to go hand in hand and very often cause low nutrient levels so you should ask for

Vit D

B12

Folate

Ferritin

to be tested.

[lucy_anne in reply to SeasideSusie]

Hi thanks I haven't been told I have Hashimotos but I looked up the high antibodies on the internet and found out that way. I was diagnosed hypothyroid in 2011 and my TSH when last checked was 6.31 (0.2 - 4.2) free T4 13.7 (12 - 22) free T3 3.8 (3.1 - 6.8)

[SeasideSusie Remembering in reply to lucy_anne]

Lucy

When was your last test and how much Levo are you taking? You are undermedicated with those results. The aim of a treated hypo patient generally is for TSH to be 1 or below or wherever it is needed for FT4 and FT3 to be in the upper part of their respective reference ranges if that is where you feel well.

Hashi's information:

chriskresser.com/the-gluten...

hypothyroidmom.com/hashimot...

stopthethyroidmadness.com/h...

stopthethyroidmadness.com/h...

You need vitamins and minerals tested.

[lucy_anne in reply to SeasideSusie]

The test was done October 2017 and endo wants it redone mid December. I take 150mcg Levo and had vitamins and minerals tested. Will post them