Is subclinical hypothyroidism reversible ?

[MarAsh9]

Is subclinical hypothyroidism reversible or will I be taking the meds for life ?

Asked my doctor this Q ( actually 2 drs ) and they never answered 😂

If anyone knows please tell me ...

[diogenes Remembering]

The definition of subclinical hypothyroidism is elevated TSH and normal levels of FT4. FT3 is rarely included but this also is normal in range. Its a very nebulous definition because it depends on how you treat the numbers statistically. The way it is done nowadays is wrong and several people who would be subclinical hypo by the current method would not be by other better analytical methods. Also patients can recover back to normality, and others go on to real hypothyroidism. Its a problem for doctors knowing when and if to give treatment. If everyone in this condition was treated, it would be overdoing it. But finding out which patients truly benefit is very difficult.

[Angel_of_the_North]

What doctors call subclinical is usually full hypothyroidism. Technically, sub clinical means "without any symptoms" (but in the thyroid world it's just done by numbers) but it's very rare to be tested if you don't have any symptoms. If your TSH was less than 3 when you were diagnosed and you have autoimmune thyroid disease (Hashimotos) and very few symptoms, it is just faintly possibly that you might be able to stop further destruction of the thyroid gland with radical dietary changes etc, but if your TSH was already over range and thyroid hormones low, there has been too much damage already. You need to take replacement hormones for life.

[Hidden]

There are cases when it may be reversible, especially in women who are pregnant or have had a baby fairly recently (can't remember for sure but think it's up to a year after). I also read that an infection can cause temporary hypothyroidism. I have never been "Clinically" hypo, but had all the symptoms

[Lea122]

First you have to figure out if you have antibodies

along with subclinical hypothyroidism.

You are more likely to have antibodies than not.

Tpo antibodies indicate a autoimmune issue called Hashimoto's.

Yes you can improve a hypothyroid state if it is Hashimoto's by taking

organic iodine.

Even seaweed may help

[SlowDragon Administrator in reply to Lea122]

Iodine or kelp is definitely not recommended for Hashimoto's

drknews.com/iodine-and-hash...

thyroidpharmacist.com/artic...

majority of hypothyroidism is due to autoimmune thyroid disease also called Hashimoto's

Iodine levels should always be tested first, and results interpreted by iodine expert. It use to be used as the treatment for hyperthyroidism.