Hashimotos

[Emma_17]

I have had this for several years only a few periods of feeling normal. I seen to feel better only taking 225mg every other day otherwise I just feel drained every day. Help?

[SeasideSusie Remembering]

Emma

What is it you want help with?

If you feel OK taking 225mcg (mcg = micrograms, not mg = milligrams) alternate days, then can't you carry on doing that?

As you have Hashimoto's, are you gluten free and supplementing with selenium? This has helped many members here, although no guarantees.

[Emma_17 in reply to SeasideSusie]

I havent told the doctors I am doing this and I tried going gluten free a few years and found no benefits. No I don't supplement with selenium.

[SeasideSusie Remembering in reply to Emma_17]

Emma_17

You haven't told the doctors you are doing what?

Gluten free doesn't help everyone, but some find benefit from it.

Hashi's information:

stopthethyroidmadness.com/h...

stopthethyroidmadness.com/h...

hypothyroidmom.com/hashimot...

thyroiduk.org.uk/tuk/about_...

Supplementing with selenium l-selenomethionine 200mcg daily can also help reduce the antibodies, as can keeping TSH suppressed.

Hashi's and gut absorption problems tend to go hand in hand and can very often result in low nutrient levels or deficiencies. It's a good idea to test:

Vit D

B12

Folate

Ferritin

You can post your results on the forum for members to comment.

You haven't said what you want help with.