Hi all, those of you that know me, know that I have been experiencing a burning scalp followed by extreme hair loss. This condition is ongoing and as yet has not been adequately treated. I have been given all kinds of creams and shampoos, over-the-counter creams none of which have cured the problem,
I have just managed to get some steroid lotion from the walk-in centre and I'm hopeful this will reduce the inflammation and stop the burning. The doctor that saw me there has told me to contact my specialist to inform him what has been going on and my question is although my specialist treats endocrine thyroid disorders is he also a Hashimotos specialist? Is there such a thing as a Hashis Specialist? Do endocrinologists do anything about high antibodies and Hashis flair-ups? I remember last time my antibodies were high and i remember just taking the usually 125mcg of T4.
In addition although i feel i should really already know this, how can i reduce the antibodies which are attacking my scalp and hair follicles, please.
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What vitamin supplements are you currently taking
As you have Hashimoto’s are you on strictly gluten free diet,, this frequently helps slowly reduce TPO antibodies
For full Thyroid evaluation you need TSH, FT4 and FT3 plus both TPO and TG thyroid antibodies tested. Also EXTREMELY important to test vitamin D, folate, ferritin and B12
Low vitamin levels are extremely common, especially if you have autoimmune thyroid disease (Hashimoto's) diagnosed by raised Thyroid antibodies
Ask GP to test vitamin levels
Recommended on here that all thyroid blood tests should ideally be done as early as possible in morning and before eating or drinking anything other than water .
Last dose of Levothyroxine 24 hours prior to blood test. (taking delayed dose immediately after blood draw).
This gives highest TSH, lowest FT4 and most consistent results. (Patient to patient tip)
If/when also on T3, make sure to take last third or quarter of daily dose 8-12 hours prior to test, even if this means adjusting time or splitting of dose day before test
Is this how you do your tests?
Private tests are available as NHS currently rarely tests Ft3 or thyroid antibodies or all relevant vitamins
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Is my levothyroxine too high?
Advice please
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My hashimotos story - results included
