7 Types of Hashimoto's Thyroiditis (Including causes and triggers)

These are the 7 types of Hashimoto's thyroiditis. The list includes what triggers Hashimoto's, and what actually causes Hashimoto's. If you know the cause you can potentially reverse the disease!
What is Hashimoto's? It is the presence of inflammation IN the thyroid gland which is OFTEN (but not always) associated with elevated antibodies.
In general, if you have thyroid symptoms and you have sympoms your doctor will diagnose you with Hashimoto’s.
Treatment of Hashimoto’s is DIFFERENT from hypothyroidism (regular hypothyroidism).
In Hashimoto’s you want to focus on your IMMUNE SYSTEM + THYROID compared to just your thyroid if you have regular hypothyroidism.
The CAUSE of your Hashimoto's matters because it directs treatment and, if you catch it early enough, you will be able to treat or even prevent further disease progression.
What causes or triggers Hashimoto's?
#1. Stress-related Hashimoto’s.
Any sort of stress can trigger Hashimoto's. This includes things like divorce, starting college, death of a loved one, and so on. Stress-related Hashimoto's is typically very hard to treat.
#2. Infection-related Hashimoto’s.
This is most commonly caused by the EBV virus but it can also be triggered by other bacterial infections as well. The treatment here is to focus on managing the infection.
#3. Gut related Hashimoto’s.
Gut related Hashimoto's can stem from things like leaky gut and tends to occur due to something called molecular mimicry.
Gut related Hashimoto's tends to respond very well to dietary changes such as going gluten-free, dairy-free, and soy-free.
#4. End-Stage Hashimoto’s.
End-stage Hashimoto's is when the damage to your gland is permanent and cannot be reversed. You can identify this by ultrasound in which you will see an atrophied thyroid gland.
#5. Mixed Hashimoto’s.
This includes a combination of 1 or more of those listed here. This one is harder to treat as well.
#6. Environmental/EDC/chemical related Hashimoto’s.
Iodine consumption (without protection from selenium)
Polyaromatic hydrocarbons (manmade combustion)
Polybrominated biphenyls (plastics)
Polychlorinated biphenyls (flame retardants)
The key here is to focus on detoxing your body and improving liver function.
#7. Inflammatory/Pregnancy-related Hashimoto’s.
Pregnancy itself can lower your immune function and trigger the development of Hashimoto's antibodies. The goal here is to go into pregnancy as healthy as you can be.
#8. Genetic component:
This doesn't guarantee that you will get Hashimoto's but it does increase your risk dramatically.
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[@drwestinchilds]

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[@triciafirman1296]

can initial thyroid treatment medication be hashimoto cause?

[@triciafirman1296]

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[@rosybeam3730]

Oh my! You are the only one doctor the recognize the link between EBV and Hashimoto's and GUT health besides Antony William. Yes I have lots of fod allergies and food sensitivity Thanks a lot Dr. Childs

[@Tashycat78]

I love you videos. I had cancer and hashimoto disease and had my left thyroid gland removed on the 21st of January 2021. Love from South Africa.

[@trisharascon2245]

Sounds like I have a lot of these types. Extreme stress in college from a death of a loved one, got Mono the following year. Genetics on both sides have thyroid issues, and my hashimoto's wasn't discovered until after my first miscarriage and after that very difficult to get pregnant. I have nodules that with a fine needle biopsy couldnt decisively conclude if I had cancer, so samples sent to lab. Genetics came back positive now doc is saying to get partial thyroid removed. I have always told my doc, and I even went to another doctor in a bigger city and talked about my gut issues and was always blown off by its nothing. Asked about supplement i could take to help, again brushed off as there isnt anything for me to take. As I wait for the surgeon to call me back for a consult appointment I am finding your videos so informative and you seem to totally understand endo so well. I wish I found these years earlier to maybe help slow my process, but I guess I am at the end stage of hashimoto's.

[@annieangotti]

I believe low vitamin D levels triggered mine.

[@southparkundersecretwisdom3230]

Stress related Hashimotos can trigger the onset of Hashimotos disease. Sure, getting fired from your job or a divorce etc. etc. can give you a big spike in stress but then every 3 months here and there, you will begin experiencing hashimoto's flare-ups which progressively get worse and worse.... You go to the doctor and they test your TSH , T4 and T3 because they're in the normal or optimal ranges (if early stages of hashimotos) and they are dismissed by their doctors because many doctors only do TSH and T4 and never tested for anti-tpg or anti-tpo because those are useless for doctors. But after like a while, like 5, or 10 years later , their TSH starts going up (in the 7 or 10 , 15 or 20 ranges) , which then their thyroid get's very destroyed (like bordering end stage hashimotos) , then tht point doctors start giving them medication..... I think diet changes like gluten and dairy free are pretty easy. Maybe not 100% perfect but better.... maybe because of the stressful event, their immune system changes. Then their body starts reacting hard when the patient is eating gluten and caesin protein found in foods.... Mutations in the MTHF, and HLA-D3, HLA-D5 i have come across as genes associated with the predispoition Hashimotos.

[@CubanGirl-oo4pg]

You are a brain. Thank you!

[@willzsportscards]

Good video doc. Minor correction, remember, with EBV, most people get it early in life (day care etc), and it tends to present as just a bad cold, so often times they don't even known they had it until you draw serum to test etc.

[@dianalewandowski7421]

I'm just leaning about how stress and anxiety and gluten trigger inflammation. I did so much research and learned for myself. I've been praying for God to save my thyroid cuz unfortunately I've had it for 15 years and I wish I knew then what I know now. I would like to know how to keep stress down when a traumatic event happens. Some things we can't control. I would assume that just recognizing the situation and that you are under a major stressor would be a good start. You're a great teacher. 👍

[@roseb.7104]

Thank You Dr. for this informative Video.

[@drwestinchilds]

Welcome!

[@Bobby-ld4lm]

I believe the low sodium diet that I put myself on triggered mine. The health industry kept saying that we take in too much salt so I stopped eating canned food and stopped putting salt on my food. I should have had my doctor give me a blood test first to check my sodium levels before I reduced my sodium intake.

[@joanford7989]

Dr Childs, you have answered a major question for me. Thank you

[@drwestinchilds]

Welcome!

[@jeanniecampbell1374]

Glad I found you ..Learning such a lot I have always has gut problems from childhood so suspect it was from something I picked up on the farm where we lived or something genetic as all my family have problems with our gut .

[@overcomer4226]

You are looking great Doc!!

[@bbexy]

Yes he is ;)

[@robinbailey3927]

Totally agree! Handsome!

[@jrowlove7328]

I do not have a thyroid gland. But I have Hashimoto’s. After a divorce years ago. LDN has brought my antibodies down some butthey are still greater than 1000. I am gluten, soy, dairy, sugar and egg free. 😢

[@barbarasapp1234]

Having problems with my thyroid for decades. Testing me for this. Loss a bit over half of my hair . Just coming out by handfuls, I think my is stressing out slot plus loosing slot of my family so close gether. Plus other family problems. Use to take quite a bit of vitamins then I got really sick for just over one months stop all them even missing some meds. Thought that I wasn't going to make it. afterwards started feeling slowly better but my hair was coming out. My vitamin is low plus other test done. I enjoy your videos and all the extra knowledge. Just wish you wouldn't talk so fast😅. Thanks

[@museitup4741]

Would love a video on how we can find out if our gland is beyond repair

[@drwestinchilds]

I'll add it to the list :)

[@VivRob]

Vivian Robs wife, my doctor gave me a prescription the minute I said I was tired a lot. It was very stressful at my job no blood test nothing now I’ve been on it for years and I have had just the one TSH test on levothyroxine have both hyper and hypo symptoms

[@rachelschultz6472]

I absolutely love your videos, so informative! I have had hashimoto 7 years now. Recently moved to Florida and have not been able to find a doctor to help, any suggestions?

[@drwestinchilds]

You can find some resources to help with that here: www.restartmed.com/thyroid-doctor/ I also have a free download on my Start Here page that can help as well (link in the description).

[@rachelschultz6472]

Dr. Westin Childs thank you!

[@DianaRogers100]

Woooh!!!!!! You are talking way tooooo fast. Good information though as I’ve had this for several years and you are right on (from what I have already learned about this condition.) and added a lot more good information for me. I just couldn’t listen fast enough! Thanks I still really enjoyed this video!

[@silentkraken]

KZbin has a setting that lets you slow down playback speed if needed :)

[@jamiewarkentine7108]

I have had Hashimotos for 20 years and I think it came from my 3rd pregnancy and a mastitis infection from nursing . All this years later, 60lbs gained , and still feeling lousy . You have given me some hope though . Thank you .

[@scottwater4226]

Hi how are you feeling now?. Have you been able to find a cure

[@StompMom5]

Stay away from T4. I've had hypothyroid with hashimotos for 25 years and found out through my really good doctor that with hashimotos your body can't convert T4 into T3 which is the active hormone. Lose the T4 and take only T3. That alone has worked wonders on me👍😊

[@nancydunton3031]

I had both pregnancy condition and have suffered the rest of my life, still have yet to be diagnosed with Hashimoto or any other thyroid condition I am 70. Doctors have refused to test beyond the TSH test.

[@rebeccaaldrich3396]

I hear you. My 3rd pregnancy wiped me out and I got up to 340 lbs. Thankfully I lost the weight but it was done in an unhealthy way.

[@Chocokitty57]

I noticed it after my daughter 12 years ago and when I had a full panel blood test asked if I was pregnant or breastfeeding when obvs aren’t because of the hormones I’m blanking from lactating.

[@rosybeam3730]

I have some many food allergies and food sensitivities too. Where I do star to fix first Gut, EBV or Hashimoto's?

[@theroyalgiantgamer5586]

I was told I have hoshimotos nearly 2 years ago and told I need to take levi for the rest of my life is this true. Another bomb video by the way thank you

[@1MustangMom]

very very intriguing information, I had mono when i was a teen, my mother had thyroid disease, I developed pre_eclampsia in my 38th week of pregnancy they induced me 10 days early, and 3 months later my thyroid stopped i got diagnosed 6 months after delivery.

[@conwellboccia1004]

There is a strong association between EBV, the cause of mononucleosis (which is actually a misnomer), and several "autoimmune" diseases. I do not believe that our bodies' immune system gets confused and starts attacking organs willy-nilly. I think the T-cells are attacking a persistent pathogen, like EBV, and our healthy tissues become "collateral damage", like CFS, RA, Hashimoto's, MS, etc. Thanks for your comment. Here is a link to post-partum thyroiditis www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/postpartum-thyroiditis/symptoms-causes/syc-20376675

[@asalvo005]

About a month ago I had severe diarrhea with low fever for about 3 or 4 days. Now I have been having cold intolerance for the last 7 days. Could this event could have triggered Hashimoto?

[@rosybeam3730]

I have EBV, What do you recommend to treat EBV?

[@minetwebb1742]

What can i use for the information in my belly have it so bad and have uti so often

[@loriparsell4092]

Can you be born with Hashimotos? When I was born it was new for infants' thyroid levels to be tested. My test showed low thyroid function but this was not caught. A blood test when I was 15/16 showed antibody levels that were off the charts.

[@sophrosyne3760]

Dr. Childs...many thanks for all of the super helpful info! I have Hashimoto's thyroiditis, an intact thyroid, no nodules, pituitary looks good, no food allergies other than some nuts and subclinical hypothyroidism. Never feel good on any of the medications I've tried, ie: geberic Levo, Synthroid and Tirosint. I have elevated cholesterol levels and sometimes varying liver enzyme issues. I understand you don't give medical advice online, but curious if you run across similar diagnoses with your patients? Thanks in advance for any advice!

[@rebeccaaldrich3396]

How do you know that your pituitary is good?

[@sarahanderson4285]

What causes benign thyroid, how to treat it ??

[@VivRob]

What do you think about CBD oil it helps with my arthritis?

[@dominikamolendowska2444]

How do i recognise which type of Hashimoto i have?

[@monicacarrasco3091]

I am so confused! All of the symptoms/ description Hashimotos. The end stage specifically match me currently where I actually thought I had RA and started researching that when I ran across this and your videos. I was treated with RAI for Nodules when I was younger 17-20 yrs old, I am now 53 years old and not until THIS month did I EVER know this impacted my thyroid function! Is it even possible I have Hashimotos?? I have no idea what I should be focused on treating, eating , not eating. Will your supplements help if my thyroid is dead???

[@machietheapachie7214]

C'mon Doc, I know 90% of sufferers are hashimotos, but what about those of us who are non-hashimotos and are falling between the cracks. Really need a vid on this addressing causes and potential natural solutions.

[@nairamuradyan3087]

What kind of supplements would u suggest for stress related hashimotos ? Thank you for your amazing video 🙏

[@drwestinchilds]

This combination works well: 2 Capsules of Thyroid Adrenal Reset Complex daily 2 scoops of Functional Fuel DETOX daily Pure D3 Liquid 2 drops daily 1-2 Capsules of Omega Soothe SR daily You can find the links to the products here: www.restartmed.com/shop/

[@theroyalgiantgamer5586]

This is a really great question. Thank you for the info

[@Gwen-joyful-light]

Can the nodules be reversed or at least shrunken to some degree to avoid surgery to remove either partial or all of the thyroid? I have no symptoms although I have been experiencing hair loss at the top of my head for about 30 years and dry skin but the nodules showed up about 5 years ago, also I'm told the CT scan showed it looks like the nodules are too close to my wind pipe I have no problems swallowing or breathing, still feels normal like nothing is even there. I'm the fifth person in my family to develop thyroid problems.

[@sp1c3y10]

Question. You were going over the “end-stage” hashimoto. How bad does your thyroid symptoms have to be for a doctor to suggest to surgically remove your thyroid? How bad does your body react to the removal of your thyroid? In other words, will you be more susceptible to becoming sick?

[@drwestinchilds]

I'll need some clarification in order to answer those questions. In the meantime, I would recommend reading this article: www.restartmed.com/end-stage-hashimotos/

[@tammymiller2811]

Have you heard of any studies about having your tonsil removed causing Hashimoto?😊

[@martindouglas7867]

I have hashimotos since 2009. Chronic skin problems, gasro problems, dandruff, depression,anxiety, chronic bad breath , weight loss, permanent mouth ulcers, tonsil stones, sometimes blood motion passing.. Lot wandered the hospital, never got proper treatment.. Now I'm 28(cursed )

[@amyroach1010]

I have been diagnosed with Graves and it has never shown up on any antibodies test. After remission with Methimazole on multiple attempts I have finally decided to do the radioactive iodine treatment. Since I don’t have antibodies, or any nodules ( I have went through every test with my Endocrinologist ) what causes someone like me to have Graves’ disease ? I do have multiple close family members as in Aunts that have Hypothyroidism and Diabetes. My endocrinologist does run all thyroid lab test and metabolic lab test very frequently and she has told me not everyone shows the antibodies but after 10 years I am weary of dealing with this and hoping that it will go away. Am I making the right decision to do this ?

[@drwestinchilds]

Graves' is an autoimmune disease so it's best to focus therapies on your immune function.

[@aamalkhan7659]

Sir my anti tpo is high, I'm 27 year's old girl. How can I cure this?

[@cindylutz7442]

So...if you have gut issues, you know it? I have just been diagnosed with osteoporosis, and I did read somewhere that osteoporosis might be the first "symptom" of gut issues that manifests. What do you think? I don't have gut issues that I know of, except when I was young, I was not very "regular', but magnesium seems to have mostly taken care of that. I've had one visit/consultation with a naturopath "thyroid specialist " who said if I have Hashimotos (antibodies say, "ohhh yes, you do indeed") then I can assume gut issues--but she didn't necessarily say that would be a cause. My type could be anything. It seems like you can link almost anything to chronic childhood stress/trauma, which I discovered seems to have resulted in very poor ability to tolerate normal life stress. (If issues don't manifest physically, they manifest emotionally.) Hypothyroidism forced me to accept a lower stress lifestyle, but that obviously hasn't slowed the advent of degenerative, debilitating problems. I could well have EBV...if 70% of the population has, chances are pretty good I'm in there. Maybe I've always had gut issues. One thing you didn't mention, though I do have a couple minutes left in the video so maybe you did, is a history of disordered eating. I've tried everything to manage weight, starting around 10 years old. (My dad offered to pay me a dollar for every pound I lost, the expectation apparently being "a pound per day meant I loved him," which, I didn't, but I still tried to lose weight, and you can see the stage set there.) I was never very successful, but my relationship with food is only recently sort of normal, so who knows what all that has done? As far as I know, I'm the only one with Hashimotos , so heredity might not be in play, but I've been taking thyroid now for 15 years--don't think I'm "end stage" based on antibodies, but...could be getting there. I do have some hope, though. Osteoporosis plus Hashimotos is pushing me to get serious about getting to the bottom of it. If possible. Based on another of your videos, I'm now starting week three of Whole30, my first ever full on elimination diet. (I have done keto, but have never eliminated artificial sweeteners or dairy.) Maybe I'll learn something. Paying for tests I've never even heard of. Hope this naturopath can shine some light, because-- as much as people say allopathic doctors just want to give you a pill, working with a naturopath means costly trial and error and maybe you still don't fix it. If we can DO something, it will be worth the cost, but if 2e can't...it's hard. 😞

[@amaya18100]

How does your doctor or you determine what the cause was?

[@stephanieb505]

I have ibd and they are testing me for this thyroid disease

[@southparkundersecretwisdom3230]

you forgot exercise or intense physical training yes, you said that causes thyroid dysfunction, not hashimotos (low t3 syndrome) but it can cause hashimoto's in the sub category of stress .... just came across anecdotes of athletes with hashimotos...

[@letsgetreal4752]

It's hard to know what type I have. It's scary

[@tybullocks8903]

I have a thyroid module and as of recently I started getting what looks like vitiligo on my neck. Do you know what this could mean?

[@hemisuperzee1287]

I did too, then 100% gluten free made my nodule go away / dissolve. Vitaligo is common with other autoimmune antibodies but does not have antibodies itself (none found yet anyway).

[@Studio-ch3qc]

I have 6 of the 7

[@camilatristao6631]

If you are on low level Levothyroxine, can Lab’s still catch Hashimoto’s antibodies? My PCP put me on it while I wait to test for Hashimoto labs with the Endocrinologist. I am sure I have gut Hashimotos issues and extreme fatigue 😢

[@jenniferbecca3050]

Yes, but Levo alone will do nothing for you. I was on Levo starting in Oct 2014, and found the Mirena IUD caused my Hashimoto's. I didn't find out till April 2017, I had Hashimoto's. Had always been on 25mcg up till March 2021. I'm not taking Levo anymore, because I was having all kind of side effects from Levo. Also, my TPO antibodies have gone from 391 in April 2017 to 20 in Aug 2021. Thyroglobulin went from 3 in April 2017 to 1< in May 2019.

[@lisaharrison8754]

I was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at age 9 and on insulin 41 years now and have been diagnosed with hashimotos 10 years ago was told there connected both are autoimmune diseases so the same antibodies attacking my insulin cells from my pancreas is also attacking my thyroid so would be nice to know the real cause for all of this

[@scottwater4226]

Hi Lisa how are you feeling now?.

[@lauramc771]

I had a rare brain disease (Dandy Walker's cyst) and hydrocephalus starting at 6 months old. Apparently prior to that, I had chicken pox at 3 months of age. I've had weird hormonal problems my whole life, but didn't start levothyroxine (switching later to Armour Thyroid) until 25 years ago. I was formally diagnosed with Hashimoto's only 3 months ago. Is it a possibility that my pituitary could have been compromised from the pressure from the hydrocephalus, causing my thyroid to go out of control?

[@drwestinchilds]

Potentially. Damage to the pituitary gland can cause a type of hypothyroidism.

[@lauramc771]

@@drwestinchilds thank you!

[@kaymoonsamy6691]

I had a tyroidectomy how long do I live with no tyroid doc Thank you 😢

[@tracyyannotti2955]

How do you know if/when you have End Stage Hashimotos?

[@scottwater4226]

Hi how are you feeling now?. Have you been able to find a cure

[@sheronagodoy7481]

Hi, do you take patients from other states via telephone or zoom?

[@tammymiller2811]

Following

[@sunflower8599]

Can i take selenium if i have Hashimoto? I am taking synthroid 150

[@rachelkh20]

Yes selenium is needed for hashimoto

[@laurieb9053]

So, if you are in end-stage Hashimoto's like I am I've had it for 40 years why would the body still create antibodies if there's nothing left to attack? I ask because last year my antibodies were over a thousand and just this week I was tested and there was literally one.

[@drwestinchilds]

Then you probably aren't as end-stage as you think! Has an ultrasound shown thyroid atrophy?

[@conwellboccia1004]

Get titers done for Epstein-Barr Virus(EBV) reactivation. There is a strong association between EBV and Hashi.

[@jl8858]

Hi Dr. Childs, Could catching RSV as an infant develop hashimotos thyroiditis later on in life because of it?

[@drwestinchilds]

It's unlikely.

[@jl8858]

@@drwestinchilds okay, thank you

[@pichamonangsuworaphuek5846]

Can Hashimoto thyroiditis can take Covid 19vaccines?

[@brandydavine4194]

I have Hasimoto thyroiditis and I’ve also had Mono when I was a teen . I sometimes think I have lupus too. I’m just so tired . It’s ruining my life 😞

[@scottwater4226]

Hi Brandy how are you feeling now?. Have you been able to find a cure

[@brandydavine4194]

@@scottwater4226 Thanks for asking . Yes, I actually am doing so much better! I have been on Dr. Westin’s supplements now for about 11 weeks, anti inflammatory diet, exercise 4-5 times a week, and my hair grew back. I’m also about 6 weeks in with my armor thyroid as well. It’s really crazy, but I’m so thankful 🙏🏻. I really think it’s everything , and I know that I’ll probably have bad days here and there, but overall really good. Do you suffer from autoimmune and/or thyroid disease?

[@caryn9561]

Do you think H pylori can cause it ?

[@drwestinchilds]

Yes, it can.

[@user-bk7ku3vd2i]

Taking armour thyroid. Bloods normal..taking thyroid supplements. Still tired and anxious.

[@mlc4231]

Doctor Childs, I started having symptoms since my first pregnancy, so I think in my case is genetic because my older daughter (22 now) has been diagnosed, How much selenium she has to take in order to protect her thyroid?, Unfortunately mine has been already removed three years ago and it has been a long Journey so far.

[@drwestinchilds]

My recommendation is 50-200mcg per day.

[@mlc4231]

@@drwestinchilds thank you so much!

[@CubanGirl-oo4pg]

Living with no stress, I mean single and far from negative people

[@southparkundersecretwisdom3230]

i think a certain period acute stress is the "trigger" that leads to a cascade or avalanche effect, but later versions of stress won't do anything mine was caused by stress (an existential panic attack) but apparently, going gluten free, dairy free, soy free helped alot..... i mean, i ate gluten, dairy and soy foods like here and there... what to cure Stress related hashimotos? Go and get brain surgery and remove stress/anxiety emotions from your brain .... good luck mr. i have no emotions....

[@southparkundersecretwisdom3230]

HLA-D5 and HLA-D3 were known for Graves and Hashimotos..... there are genetic predispositions for the immune systems of human beings that can begin autoimmunity. This can be stress, pregnancy or getting sick. Gluten Free, Dairy Free schemes could help....

[@Hana-Ekram]

can you spell the virus: is it ebv?

[@geneloy8633]

Could a car wreck where a had a concussion could that be the trigger my hashimoto

[@drwestinchilds]

Yes, if the stress was sufficient.

[@traceyvaughn9224]

Can mold exposure trigger Hashimoto?

[@drwestinchilds]

Yes as well as low thyroid in general.

[@invisible-vn5ri]

Is thyroxine medication make thyroid progressively non functioning?

[@scottwater4226]

Dr. Isibor natural herbs has really created contentment in my life, totally free from hashimotos thyroiditis after long time battle, I suffered alot, and lot of symptoms couldn't take care of my family anymore but now I'm feeling better after taking the herbs and cleansing, you also need to have a comfortable life get to know the herbal doctor his medicine are really wonderful

[@theideaplace]

My Hashimoto's became very prominent after using Round Up

[@drwestinchilds]

Did you get a lot of it on your skin?

[@hiram6490]

Can this cause ED? Do patients with it have accumulated fat around neck?

[@drwestinchilds]

Yes to the first, typically no to the second.

[@amyjoynson5318]

Hmm very interesting, I was diagnosed with hashi moto thyroiditis in my early teens (27 now) I have had glandular fever (EBV), rickettsia infection, anaemia, b12 and vitamin D deficiency More recently been loosing my vision similar to migraine with aura just minus the migraine. Chronic joint pain and fatigue, brain fog It’s interesting I’ve had something for over ten years and don’t know anything about it whatsoever It’s just like here take this medication for the rest of your life with zero education

[@littlekaren1551]

in my family hashimoto's runs rampant. my sister had it her entire life, mom has it, they suspect she had it her whole life, my mom's sister, my mom's cousin has hypothyroidism, we suspect my other sister has hypothyroidism too cuz she never gains weight ever, and now i have hashimoto's. so in my family its less genetic predisposition, more like genetic inheritance.

[@scottwater4226]

Hi how are you feeling now?. Have you been able to find a cure

[@michellemichael1676]

I have been waiting for my endo to treat my hashimotos and graves for almost 1 year. Tested positive for both anitbiodies and she does nothing still. She keeps saying well lets wait and see what happens. My lowest TSH was 0.01 but since it went back up she didnt treat me.

[@drwestinchilds]

My recommendation is to not waste another year of your life with someone who isn't willing to work with you. I've seen thyroid patients literally waste 5+ years on a doctor that won't help them.

[@michellemichael1676]

@@drwestinchilds i dont even know who to see. Wouldnt a typical endo just do the same thing?

[@scottwater4226]

@@michellemichael1676 hello how are you feeling now? Dr. Isibor natural herbs has really created contentment in my life, totally free from hashimotos thyroiditis after long time battle, I suffered alot, and lot of symptoms couldn't take care of my family anymore but now I'm feeling better after taking the herbs and cleansing, you also need to have a comfortable life get to know the herbal doctor his medicine are really wonderful

[@amberlyflorio-schiavulli4610]

My mom was diagnosed with Hashimoto’s around 2011 and had to remove half her thyroid within the year. I was experiencing the same issues that my mom had when she was my age. I asked my doctor to test me and he said “Is your mom a doctor?” I was so pissed at him. I was treated like I was just crazy women. Still get treated like that at times.

[@kheydess6268]

My endocronogist realy nice when he found out i have hashimoto.. She told me my daughter need to check up also bcoz maybe she will have same of my problem. But luckyly my daughter is no problem and she have a perfect thyroid gland and and

[@scottwater4226]

@@kheydess6268 Hi how are you feeling now?. Have you been able to find a cure

[@carineii6747]

I can't wait for doctors of that kind to be eradicated from the planet, and be completely replaced by Artificial Intelligence.

[@pracharprasardotcom3770]

Does hasimoto cause I.t.p or not plz guide

[@drwestinchilds]

Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura?

[@pracharprasardotcom3770]

@@drwestinchilds yes sir does hasimoto cause ideopethic thrombocytopenic purpura plz guide

[@scottwater4226]

@@pracharprasardotcom3770 Dr. Isibor natural herbs has really created contentment in my life, totally free from hashimotos thyroiditis after long time battle, I suffered alot, and lot of symptoms couldn't take care of my family anymore but now I'm feeling better after taking the herbs and cleansing, you also need to have a comfortable life get to know the herbal doctor his medicine are really wonderful

[@VivRob]

How do you feel about coffee enemas?

[@adriannecarter6680]

Pcos?

[@drwestinchilds]

Not sure I understand the question.

[@laurieb9053]

Yes, I had pcos from hashis...had to have a hysterectomy

[@conwellboccia1004]

Stress causes Hashimoto's or Hashimoto's causes stress? How do you know which came first?

[@drwestinchilds]

Both are true. You don't know for sure unless you can temporally pin down the source of the stress and the onset of your symptoms.

[@conwellboccia1004]

@@drwestinchilds My father suffered with GI ulcers most of his life. The "standard" medical explanation was that stress causes ulcers. Then Helicobacterium Pylori was discovered (andi ts cure) and it became apparent that the "stress" was caused by the unrelenting pain in his belly. Fortunately, he outlived medical ignorance and lived the last few years of his life pain free.

[@helenhucker346]

@@conwellboccia1004 The doctor who discovered h pylori was motivated to look for a pathogen because he saw many patients who had stress free lives but were still sick. Other doctors were sceptical as they believed bacteria could not survive in the acidic environment of the stomach. He was able to culture and identify the bug and formulate an effective treatment. Not surprisingly he won a Nobel prize.

[@conwellboccia1004]

@@helenhucker346 There is a very strong association between Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV) and several "autoimmune" diseases including Hashi, which could be similar to the H Pylori story. Unfortunately, there has been very little research in this area. Thanks for your comment.

[@helenhucker346]

@@conwellboccia1004 I read somewhere that the EB virus has been found in the thyroids of Hashimoto's patients at autopsy. If this is true the continuing immune attack is warranted and not strictly auto immune. As you say, more research is needed.

[@mbarry1609]

To much radiation from WiFi! I think

[@disnajohnson1668]

Why don't anyone A thyroad awareness most of these doctors don't know 💩 a lot of women suffer very terrible Physically emotionally and mentally exuse my language im one of them I have God my lord Jesus he helps me a lot I realize I've been suffering all these years cuz of there stupidity