I've recently been diagnosed with hypothyroidism caused by Hashimotos. My GP basically just gave me levothyroxine and said you'll be on this for the rest of your life, he came to this conclusion through testing only TSH and T4. I got my own T3, RT3 and antibodies tested independently after reading up on it. I was looking for someone who can take a more comprehensive look at my background/lifestyle factors, who really knows what they're on about and looks to get to the root cause. There aren't many reviews/information online regarding practitioners and from what I've read, normal Endocrinologists are pretty useless also?
I'm only 22, fit and healthy so if possible want to get this under control ASAP.
Cheers Pat
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As we can't discuss individual doctors on the forum, I will turn off replies to your post and anyone who can help will reply by private message of which you will receive notification by email and by a red dot next to the "Chat" icon at the top of the page.
You can also send for the list of thyroid friendly endos from Dionne at ThyroidUK then ask on the forum for feedback by private message on any that you can travel to.
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With regard to Hashi's, some members have found that adopting a strict gluten free diet can help, although there is no guarantee.
Gluten contains gliadin (a protein) which is thought to trigger autoimmune attacks so eliminating gluten can help reduce these attacks.
You don't need to be gluten sensitive or have Coeliac disease for a gluten free diet to help.
Supplementing with selenium l-selenomethionine 200mcg daily is said to 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 essential to test Vit D, B12, Folate and Ferritin and address any problems. You are welcome to post these results, including reference ranges (plus units of measurement for Vit D and B12), for comment and suggestions for supplementing where necessary.
Before paying to see someone privately, you may benefit from the experience of many Hashi's patients on the forum. Have a look through "Related Posts" - to the right on a PC and probably scroll down on another device. Also look at "Topics" as there is one for Hashimoto's - again on the right on a PC or scroll down.
Also, if you make a new post with the results you already have - include reference ranges - then members will comment.
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