I have complete change in TSH and T4. Two months ago TSH was OK, T4 was low. Not it reversed- TSH is too low T4OK. I am on Novothyrol 100mcg weekend 50mcg. My period skipped twice and I feel really tired, non motivated, cannot focus etc.
I am on medication for last 6 years and have classic Hashimoto accordionists to my dr.
I take vitamins.
My meds have been “adjusted every few” months but seems they cannot get it and I just feel unwell! Feeling desperate now not sure what to do? GP wants to do my blood tests again in a month ...
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Hashimoto's frequently affects the gut and leads to low stomach acid and then low vitamin levels
Low vitamin levels affect Thyroid hormone working
Poor gut function can lead leaky gut (literally holes in gut wall) this can cause food intolerances. Most common by far is gluten intolerance. Second most common is lactose intolerance
According to Izabella Wentz the Thyroid Pharmacist approx 5% with Hashimoto's are coeliac, but over 80% find strictly gluten free diet reduces symptoms, sometimes significantly. Either due to gluten intolerance (no test available) or due to leaky gut and gluten causing molecular mimicry (see Amy Myers link)
Changing to a strictly gluten free diet may help reduce symptoms, help gut heal and slowly lower TPO antibodies
While still eating high gluten diet ask GP for coeliac blood test, or buy test online BEFORE trying strictly gluten free diet
Assuming test is negative you can immediately go on strictly gluten free diet
If coeliac test is positive you will need to remain on high gluten diet until endoscopy, with maximum 6 weeks wait, officially
Trying strictly gluten free diet for 3-6 months
If no noticeable improvement, reintroduce gluten and see if symptoms get worse
The predominance of Hashimoto thyroiditis represents an interesting finding, since it has been indirectly confirmed by an Italian study, showing that autoimmune thyroid disease is a risk factor for the evolution towards NCGS in a group of patients with minimal duodenal inflammation. On these bases, an autoimmune stigma in NCGS is strongly supported
In summary, whereas it is not yet clear whether a gluten free diet can prevent autoimmune diseases, it is worth mentioning that HT patients with or without CD benefit from a diet low in gluten as far as the progression and the potential disease complications are concerned
There are some reasonable GF breads available - all are better as toast (in dedicated GF toaster)
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COMPLETELY CONFUSED and in Need of Help, please
Advice please
