Hypothyroid but not Hashimoto's?
I'm 17 and I had a blood test for my thyroid. I was 4 times over the limit of TSH. My t3 and t4 were in normal range. My doctor said I'm hypothyroid and I have a lot of the symptoms. Because I'm so young, she sent me for a follow up blood test for hashimoto's disease (most common cause) but they all came back normal but my TSH was still high. Hence, she is sending me to an endocrinologist, but the earliest I can get an appointment and/or medication is September. Can you be hypothyroid without being Hashimoto's? Could anything else be wrong with my thyroid or body? What should I do in the meantime to help my thyroid and metabolism?
How can I lose weight with Hashimoto's thyroiditis?
Your calorie intake will need to be limited to prevent additional weight gain. A multivitamin (your basic multi) would be helpful in this, at your age it might also be beneficial to supplement vitamin D. Calcium is unnecessary because if you are eating a balanced diet you should get adequate amounts (calcium is mostly in dairy products and dark green vegetables). I would look to cut calorie intake where it is easiest for you to do so. Many people find it beneficial to cut soft drink/soda intake, and limit their beverages to low-fat milk, water, or non-calorie drinks. Limiting sweets is also a good idea. High-fat foods like fried foods can also be a good place to look to cut calories. Keep in mind, though, that unless you are clearly out of puberty (unlikely @ 17) you can grow further, so losing weight at a rapid rate may be a bad idea - you could, conceivably, in 7 months, grow an inch or two. It's important that you get an adequate iodine intake (iodine is a major component of thyroid hormone), and a multivitamin will help insure that. You may also find it beneficial to LIMIT foods with goitrogens - basically, foods that prevent your body from absorbing iodine effectively. Cabbages, peanuts, soy products, cauliflower, and broccoli are among the foods containing goitrogens. It's not to say that you shouldn't eat these foods, just don't go crazy with them. There are ton of other leafy green vegetables out there that are just as good, though. As far as exercise goes, exercise as you are able to do so. Sluggishness is a major factor related to hypothyroidism, and you don't need to do anything crazy. A brisk walk, light weight training, whatever you feel you can handle and won't push you to your extremes and make you pass out. Oh, and one last note. "Healthy" weight loss is no more than 1 lb a week (at your age I'd aim for 1/2 lb), so with seven months to go you have more than enough time - ESPECIALLY because you could grow taller. I'd aim for a calorie intake between 1900-2100 kcal/day (This is a VERY rough estimate, it's always tricky estimating with people who have hypothyroid). If you don't see a loss after a couple of weeks, shave about 200 calories off of that number. Weigh yourself the same time once a week (usually after waking up and urinating is a good time)
How can I get my doctor to treat my hashimoto's thyroiditis?
I am a 16 year old female you has recently been diagnosed with hashimoto's. My antibodies are absolutely off the chart, however, my TSH is all around it goes from 3.631 to 5.320 to 2.671. My TSH levels are why they just want to wait and not treat me yet. However, I have every symptom besides weight gain. The fatigue and depression have taken the largest toll on me and greatly affect my life and I want medicine to help it. I also was diagnosed with exercise induced asthma but for the past couple years I have been seeing doctors because my inhaler is no longer working and the doctors now don't think I have asthma but they are not sure what else it could be. Recently, we found things that say it could be a symptom of my hashimotos. My breathing issues have caused me to pass out while running and restricted me from playing my favorite sport so I just want to be treated.
Hashimoto Disease?
Hashimoto's disease, also known as chronic lymphocytic thyroiditis, causes inflammation of your thyroid gland that often leads to underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism). It's an autoimmune disorder in which your immune system inappropriately attacks your thyroid gland, causing damage to your thyroid cells and upsetting the balance of chemical reactions in your body. Hashimoto's disease is the most common cause of hypothyroidism in the United States. Blood tests of thyroid function are used to detect Hashimoto's disease. Treatment with synthetic thyroid hormone replacement medication usually is simple and effective. I have Hashimoto's disease. There are no particular dietary regulations or exercises other than to eat a healthy diet and get enough exercise. I take thyroid replacement hormone everyday because my thyroid gland does not work at all. When you take the medication, you will have no more symptoms. In my experience it is an easy disease to treat and control with thyroid medication. These links should help.
Is there anyone with Hashimoto’s thyroiditis who became vegan? Could you share your story and tell me if it's a better idea for my health than the paleo diet?
I have an underactive thyroid but don't know whether it's down to Hashimoto's. I developed it around 12 years ago. My vegan diet didn't prevent it coming on, I'm afraid (I've been vegan 26 years). But I certainly don't think my vegan diet was a factor in its development. Hypothyroidism is common, especially in women of my age. I do think a vegan diet is the healthiest, as well as being the most compassionate. If you're interested in why it's the most compassionate, check out adaptt.org.As for paleo, it's good that it avoids dairy products - less cruelty, less allergic reaction, less cataarh. Though why it always includes meat I don't know. I suspect it's just because popular opinion is still afraid of giving up meat, which is an unnecessary 'food' at best, while at worst it makes one more likely to suffer from heart disease and some cancers.I would urge anyone to follow a vegan diet for health and compassionate reasons, though as a hypothyroidism sufferer myself I have no reason to think it helps with that, I have to admit. I certainly find that the thyroxine I take keeps it under control.
What are the symptoms of Hashimoto's thyroiditis?
Hashimoto’s has many symptoms of varying durations and intensities.The problem with Hashimoto’s symptoms is that they resemble and overlap with many other conditions or just a plain exhaustion or reaction to seasonal changes.It usually is not only one symptom, but several of them. And the symptoms usually do not resolve until therapy is prescribed.As Hashimoto’s causes hypothyroidism (an underactive thyroid), the majority of Hashimoto’s symptoms are coming from an underactive thyroid:weight gain, fatigue, inability to concentratehair loss, brittle nails, dry skinmuscle pain, sensitivity to cold, headaches…As Hashimoto’s is a disorder of the immune system, where own immune system attacks and destroys the thyroid. Immune system may do the same to foods we eat, for that reason one might feel a lot of digestive issues, especially in response to certain types of food.diarrhea, bloating, nauseagoiter (swollen thyroid gland in your neck)…While hypothyroidism may cause constipation, Hashimoto’s can cause diarrhea. Therefore one of the symptoms might be experiencing both of the extremes.The longer one has this condition and leaves it unmanaged, symptoms become stronger and more in number.
Can thyroid disease (Hashimoto's) be cured through diet?
I have just written a couple of articles on diet and Hashimoto Thyroiditis. Some experts claim that Hashimoto’s can be cured by diet. You may well need to get a blood screen on underlying issues however, such as iodine, Vitamin D, Selenium, Zinc and B vitamins before starting your healing diet.Please read both articles and give it a go - one thing is for sure it’s not going to do any harm.Hashimoto's Diet: What Foods TO Eat and Why? - Moose and DocHashimoto Diet: Foods to avoid and Why - Moose and Doc -
If you have been diagnosed with Hashimoto's, have you eliminated dairy products from your diet? Has it helped?
Hashimoto’s is an autoimmune disorder that affects the ability of the thyroid to produce enough T4/T3 thyroid hormone. Any autoimmune disorder can develop if there is: 1) genetic predisposition to poor function of some aspect the thyroid system 2) increased permeability of the gut lining (or leaky gut) and 3) an external trigger such as stress, food sensitivities, inflammation, toxins, etc. This means that there is no single root cause to Hashimoto’s — it can be quite individual.Food sensitivities are very common. Many common ones include gluten, soy, corn, eggs, and dairy. However, with a leaky gut, one can become sensitive to many other foods, especially food that is regularly eaten. So food sensitivities are also individual to the person.So, to answer your question — eliminating dairy may help but only if you are sensitive to it.There are a couple of ways of determining food sensitivities. One is doing a comprehensive elimination diet. This includes eliminating many of the common suspects (gluten, dairy, soy, eggs, corn) for 2–3 months and then gradually introducing them. However, you may still be sensitive to other foods not eliminated. Another suggestion is to have a food sensitivity test done. However, no test is absolutely accurate but may act as a guide to which foods should be eliminated first.
Hashimoto's disease questions?
As a person diagnosed with Hashimotos 30 years ago I felt better very quickly. I am also a nurse so I have some concern that everything you are feeling is caused by the Hashimotos. If your blood test comes back with-in normal limits you will need a second opinion. I know you hate to cause extra problems for your folks but that is what parents are for. They love you and want you to feel better. Talk to your doctor again and hold nothing back including not wanting to burden your parents. Sharon, RN
Can you die from having graves disease and hashimoto disease?
i went undiagnosed for YEARS. even though i went to dr after dr telling them something was wrong. ended up in the hospital for 3 days, and they still couldn't figure it out. finally, i diagnosed myself with graves/hashi. and that's what was causing my serious health problems. i was very close to death bc of my heart rate. and i was deficient in many minerals/vitamins. these diseases have destroyed most of my life. my brain doesn't function very well now, and i have to use a dictionary to spell simple words. my muscles are all but gone. hair loss. eye problems. can't retain instructions. no one will hire me for a job anymore. i hate this disease. even after medication, i still can not function in society very well at all. some ppl do better. maybe mine is so bad bc of all the years i went undiagnosed. best to you!