Hashimoto's Flare Up TRIGGERS (Avoid These Like The Plague)

[@HollyBelle53]

Finally, I have found a doctor that explains in detail what is going on with me. I am a 69 y.o. widow, retired teacher. About 5 years ago, I was diagnosed with Hashimoto's, but no info was given to me other than it was determined to be the cause of my previously diagnosed Hypothyroidism and I have been on Levothyroxine for 10 years. I threw caution to the wind 4 days ago and ate cereal with whole milk, and ate a brownie, chocolate chip cookie, chicken sandwich, fries and a frozen coffee. So now for the past two days, my fatigue and sleepiness has been debilitating to the point that I simply cannot function. Have spent the past two days lying on the couch and sleeping and feeling horrible. I tried to make myself get up and be productive. I simply could not stay standing up or function. I guess this is what is called a flare up. Sad. I did it to myself. Going back on my gluten-free, soy-free and dairy-free diet long-term. I also suspect that I may have Sjogren's Syndrome as I have most of the symptoms. Have subscribed and am looking forward to learning how to manage my Hashimoto's. Thank you.

[@CelerinaMcMenamim]

Thank you very much for all those information..It helps a lot especially some foods to avoid and vitamins and minerals to take as good supplement for taking care of thyroid gland system and good immune function to have a normal overall healthy body, mind and good spirit at all time..Thanks be to God and to your knowledge and expertise on this issues with great importance.. God bless us greatly and Be With Us Always in all his ways in Christ Jesus Mighty Name of Nazareth...our loving kind, good,compassionate & gracious Lord God Of All..Glory Alleluiah Forever ❤😂🎉😢😮😅😊

[@GigiAvirett]

I have hashis too and I’ve definitely got some stomach acid issues going on as well. GERD type stuff. I read that it could be low stomach acid instead but I tried apples cider vinegar and it made it worse.

[@goodideas3221]

i have hashi's too, and i started taking only 1 of dr child's 'thyroid glandular' pills, first thing in the morning. i have it on my nightstand with water, take 1 when i awake. you have to take it 30 min's before or after your thyroid meds. anyway, it is stabilizing me thru-out the day. i am sleeping a little better at night too. his hashi's 'ab rx' drops were too strong for me. but they stabilized me too. his 'T2 cream' made me feel weird. everyone's body is different. give them a try! God bless everyone!

[@Sally-og5lh]

Hope you're doing much better now. I've realised the gut and healing it is paramount and that means avoiding certain foods until our guts and thyroid are healed.

[@nicolaburke7794]

I'm not sure if this has already been done, but here are the 9 triggers: 1, Diet 2, Stress 3, Viral infections 4, Nutritional deficiencies 5, Bacterial infections 6, Lack of sleep 7, Lack of exercise 8, Exposure to endocrine disrupting chemicals (edc's) 9, Increased intestinal permeability/leaky gut

[@birdlover7776]

Thank you

[@goodideas3221]

thank you!!!

[@pnpaulnewe]

My partner was diagnosed with Hashimotos,she was given a auto immune diet pdf from her doctor She gave up gluten and it was a game changer, no vegetable oils only olive, vitamins and cod liver oil Her latest bloods were good and she still is not on any medication.

[@johannajuutilainen4779]

A stressful situation and a trigger for me is contradictory advice about the illness, different advice on what is the most important things to consider when having Hashimotos. It is so confusing to trying to figure out which advice to prioritize, when having brain fog and other cognitive dysfunctions that feels like having dementia. I read and listen to youtube videos, then forget it all, even if I have rehearsed the advice over and over again. I am happy for beeing somewhat "clear" in m head today to express my feelings and thoughts about having hashimotos, and how it affects me. I got informed years ago about my thyorid dysfunction. But only recently, when a nurse told me to read my own journal (when I called the healthcenter, beacuse of fatigue). I could read about thyroid toxication and that I have had and that I was given Hashimotos diagnosis in 2014. So I have not been informed about having Hashimotos and a this toxication. I found this out recently, and I have just done my regual thyroid tests for years. And adjusting the dosage a bit now and then. What I want to say, is that there should be guidelines and information given to you, when you get an illness or diagnosis. So that you know what you are dealing with, and then what you actually can do to get more healthy. It seems like there is no consensus. Some say that the number one thing you must avoid is gluten, and then again others say the number one most important thing to avoid is sugar. All the vagueness and different advice becomes a nightmare after years of brainfog and cognitive dysfunction. It feels like you can grasp the situation, but soon enough you forget about the advice, or most likely are too fatigued to do any improvment in you life to become healthier. Just trying to make it through the day.

[@liseraphina2421]

My memory is bad, also. I stop the vid and take notes or take screen shots, then take notes from those. This makes it easier for me to sort things out.

[@karleenej8806]

Check your b12, that’s adds to the thyroid firestorm ! I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism and 6 months later I had a major b12 deficiency!

[@johannajuutilainen4779]

@@karleenej8806 thank you for your advice. Since I wrote this post, I have started to take b12, Iron and D-vitamin. I am slowly feeling an improvement with my cognitive functioning. 🙂

[@rozaz4754]

Brilliant presentation. You are the highest expert in treating thyroid disorders.Thank You !!

[@carrieg8779]

Stopped eating gluten in 2013. Never eat soy and check for soy ingredients. When I stopped gluten, I also stopped dairy, I added dairy back a couple of years ago, but very limited. My only issues recently has been with the changes with NDT meds. The Nature Throid changes were disastrous for me. I changed to NP and it had been ok.

[@Carrie...]

What's NDP and NP please?

[@meldais1]

@@Carrie... yeah I would love to know this too!!!!

[@lisam2795]

I had hashimoto's under control for four years, even during pregnancy. But, moved to a new home (leading to lots of takeout, even though it's kind of 'healthy' and a lack of routine and exercise), had an audit at work, Thanksgiving at inlaws with a 14 hour travel with a 1 year old, Christmas with my family which is super stressful, and strep throat and a viral infection in the last month, and my entire body is screaming at me, in pain, my joints hurt, and I am exhausted. I forgot how bad it feels to have active hashimoto, and it truly sucks. Thanks for helping me better understand what is going on and how to get back on track.

[@gloriamaryhaywood2217]

#OmyGosh! Just reading your stressful holiday situation made me feel stressed out!!😁Lol. Yes, slowww down, and take care of yourself by resting well and eating healthy!😊

[@suprcynic]

I’m dealing with major inflammation right now, and it’s either an EBV flare up or a Hashis flare up. I have both. But what’s interesting is, it happened right after I got over Covid. I’m suspecting the virus caused my flare up. So, I’m currently being super careful to avoid any foods that cause inflammation, doing light exercise, and resting.

[@StitchingWithLove]

What a double whammy you dealt with. That physical & emotional stress would be enough to set anyone off.

[@Kevin-ys7os]

Same here, and add major depression from hypothyroid, it's been several months since my fair up after covid, major adjustments to diet and following anti-inflammatory diet is slowly working.

[@Susanc06]

I had to up my thyroid medication even when the doctor told me my labs were normal to help me get rid of the inflammation

[@erezcohen5453]

Thanks Dr for accurate information that's easy to understand!

[@drwestinchilds]

Welcome!

[@bettywhill]

Just found out I have hypothyroidism. Looking back at my lab tests TSH was normal up till 2021. Starting 2022 my mom’s dementia worsened and I became her full time caregiver. My TSH went up to 3.65 September 2022. Test last week TSH was 3.97. Getting COVID in January didn’t help either. No wonder I’m always tired and stressed out.

[@allison471]

Ugh, I feel for you I went through all this to & stress and Covid is disastrous for Hashimoto's I felt like I was gonna die. You must find a good Dr. Who listens to your concerns and helps you through all this! Good luck

[@Cruella-Deville]

WOW things that happen to us, we are not in control of.

[@amberdarling9385]

Very informative and accurate. Thank you!

[@bluejean-1968]

One of my triggers is eating gluten. I bought some Ezekiel bread in the orange wrapper and assumed it was gluten-free. Nope. No it wasn't. I'm on my third loaf of that over a month. No more bread of any kind AND no more chocolate.

[@YourWingmam]

What’s the longest time it’s taken (that you’ve seen) for a patient to successfully put Hashimoto’s into “remission”? Thank you for your videos! 🙏

[@drwestinchilds]

That's a hard question to answer because the length of time depends on how aggressive someone is with treatment. It also doesn't take into account consistency which can vary from person to person.

[@sek4amk729]

That is why i lost my husband and since that time i knew that and have helped by going to school and increasing vit D etc etc

[@705johnnyboy]

nailed whats happening with me right now,i have autoimmune pernicious annemia to ,happy days ,mostly stress and a bit of all the bad stuff you mentioned but rest and a bit of tlc will get me ok again,found out gluten was a major culprit recently i am healing so fast it drops my vitamins so its a struggle to keep levels etc...

[@Kevin-ys7os]

happy days indeed. check for adrenal insufficiency too.

[@karaokeprincezz]

Thank you for the reminder.

[@drwestinchilds]

Of course!

[@Mandypsalm119]

15:20 exercise is so important for thyroid health.

[@monvici]

I had Hashimoto's in my teens which got cured whitin 12 months back then. Now since 2023 July I was diagnosed again. This time it came back worse.

[@DCFTW68]

Hopefully not but I am starting to think the only way to revert Hashimoto is going to be: Get rid of your immune system entirely by transferring your consciousness to an AGI humanoid body. Simple!

[@birdlover7776]

😂

[@noneya9536]

My opinion... treat the symptoms not the numbers. No Dr. would write a script for thyroid meds because my numbers don’t fall in “the range”. I found a Dr. who allowed me to try a low does & I have never felt better. I am now transitioning away from gluten & eating a more clean diet. I do a few juice cleanses for fast natural vitamins. I had a run in with covid before I started thyroid meds & covid stripped me of anything I had left after fighting a thyroid storm for a year. It almost killed me. I know for a fact if I was taking thyroid meds I would have had more strength to fight covid. If you have a goiter, zero energy, anxiety, depression, memory issues on & on YOU NEED hormone treatment in the form of medication period! Your thyroid is fighting for survival & it’s not winning & never will. It’s under attack by the greatest military in nature “the human immune system” ! What caused this auto immune disease? Our food sources! Gluten! Man made foods! Modified foods! Pesticides! Even the toxic cleaning products & toxic lotions, soaps , makeup that we put on our bodies. Vitamins are not a natural source of nutrients & some don’t even absorb into our bodies as needed & some are made with harsh ingredients that cause all sorts of trouble. Everything we need is in natural untreated foods. Organic & grass fed. But foods alone can not turn over this auto immune disease you need the hormone that your thyroid needs to fight. Don’t wait until you need a thyroid biopsy or the “right range”. If you wait until the “range” it’s to late & the disease has pretty much crushed the thyroid gland & that’s at the point of no return & complete defeat & the yo-yo of what dose will work & testing numbers always on & on. Don’t wait ! And run from gluten & processed crap . It’s hard I know. Little steps everyday makes a huge difference.

[@jacqwerner7919]

Ö11ip

[@juliehillebrand3920]

What exactly is a Hashimoto flare. My thyroid levels are checked annually and good. Do I need to have my thyroid autoantibodies checked. Have not had them checked since medicated to good thyroid levels.

[@MoonLight-gm6zm]

Great informative video!! Brilliant tipps! 👏👏👏

[@AudraK]

With hoshimotos, Raynaud’s, Lyme disease,high testosterone, high anxiety and two knee surgeries I have never felt normal. I have always felt lethargic even if my levels have stayed the same for years. It makes me feel like I’m so lazy but at times it’s also been so hard to even lift my arms to steam my work shirt. I get sick constantly and almost never feel good. I feel like it just makes me seem like a lazy hypochondriac. I know the importance of getting different opinions but god I feel like I’m loosing my mind just trying to feel normal. I just want to feel okay. Sadly I feel like thyroids are similar to the Shrek quote on onions. They have many layers

[@Akasha303]

your videos are amazing thank you so much finally more information..my docter still says all is normal it is dramatic...then I'll do it myself

[@ank6043]

After 4 titanium dental implants (4 screws placed into my jaw), my body started to work unproperly and a sudden autoimmune thyroid problem (Hashimoto) started. Then, vitamin and mineral imbalances started.

[@lunarphoenixforyourface]

Whoa! I never thought about it but my thyroid crashed not that long after getting a dental implant for the first time. But it was also right after I had a mild case of covid. Ugh, who even knows.,.

[@ank6043]

@lunarphoenixforyourface There are many academic papers on the relationship between autoimmune diseases' start and metal adjuvants' implementation. The papers stress that although it was said titanium dental implants are biologically inverted, many case studies have shown titanium dental implants may cause neuroendocrine problems and limpfomatic issues. I wish I had known it before.

[@mcbgets3688]

Hello Dr. I was diagnosed with autoimmune hypothyroidism , i am 32years. My symptoms are very severe , i wake up with swollen face, at some point i couldn't even walk & some pains in my fingers. My doctor only gave me l-thyrosin. But they haven't said anything about what caused my illness. I got to your page by recommendation & I got some of the vitamins your recommended. I am trying to stay away from the food you listed but its been very hard but i will stop because i keep going back to it. Please its there any other thyroid medicine i can add or you recommend because i still cant bend so i cant exercise just simple yoga. & am getting fat with eating literally nothing. I was diagnosed in January & with barely 4months i have gained over 15kg. Please help because am a mess , i cant get anything done 🙏

[@shauntelwilliams6566]

Not a doctor but I’ve been recently diagnosed and I was hurting all over daily I also couldn’t exercise my doctor referred me to a rheumatologist who gave me a medicine called sulfasalazine and it’s been a game changer. Talk to your care team and see if you could possibly try it. I have zero pain now thank God.

[@jacqwerner7919]

I've been curious about an issue of what may have caused me to end up with hypothyroidism / Hashimoto's. I've had a lot of CT Scans done in my life and they always put a lead apron across my midsection which I no longer have a uterus so I always laugh and say what's the point. But I was curious don't you think that they should cover your throat with a Lead apparatus so that the radiation doesn't cause damage to your thyroid? Especially if you're someone like me who's had many CT scans and I was also curious about dental X-rays I know they don't put out that much radiation but that on top of CT Scans could that have caused my thyroid issue to happen in the first place? Also I've had my gallbladder removed basically it had disintegrated and I wonder what has that caused as far as my digestive issues are concerned especially creating bile and what it could or be doing to my liver. I know these are several questions but I sure hope that you could give me some of the answers. I would greatly appreciate it I enjoy your site and thank you for the information you provide.

[@MrJoe-uf4ol]

Hi! you're describing very closely to what my mum went through! She's had many many CT scans in her life, and she got lots of contrast medium for it. Her Thyroid basically is gone due to Hashimotos, and we think its because of all the CT scans! She also had her gallbladder removed and had lots of struggles with her guts. She has been following a special diet for the last few years, lost weight and started exercising 1/2 times a week. She is not eating lots of sugar (processed and even in fruits) as well, and she is doing much better! She went to a Dietitian for her meal plan.

[@allison471]

You must use ox bile salts and/or digestive enzymes with no gallbladder

[@roseb.7104]

Thank You Dr. , You Answered the Problems I've been having all along when my Husband passed 5 Years ago,. I started loosing weight. And Since then I'm Not able to reach the weight I Would like. My Pants fit me loosely Now..

[@karaokeprincezz]

I have the opposite problem

[@sunflower8599]

Dr Childs your opinion on consuming flax seeds and fish oils omega supplements?

[@derekandfarley]

Would you please do a video on those with hashimotos who have had their thyroid removed. I am having problems with blood pressure spikes with numbers 253/110. Could it be related to hashimotos.

[@swoodson63]

I just ordered your Hashimotos Bundle. Having terrible symptoms right now. How long will it take for me to feel the results. Approximately! Thanks

[@drwestinchilds]

4-6 weeks on average.

[@dna9838]

Love the bottles of pills on the shelf

[@charysabones1350]

Hi! Dr. Childs.. was just diagnosed with Hashimoto’s with a 5.25…. My doctor was very vague and helpless. With lots of research I got to you. Now, I have started to do Gluten Free, Soy Free and Dairy Free. I am willing to undergo to as many labs and tests to find what is the cause, but I am trying to be EXTREMELY AGGRESSIVE until we figure this out.. can you give me a time frame of how long it can take to put Hashimoto in remission? Just to have an idea what I’m looking into

[@lovelylyfe932]

I don't have hashimotos but I have painful inflammation

[@silvanafischer8788]

Hello Doctor, would like to know would Kefir and yogurt also be a trigger? Thanks

[@monikay591]

My two triggers are stress and soy

[@Nogi-aka-DJNugz]

How about injectable testosterone with grapeseed oil?

[@rhondaw5615]

thank you!

[@jrowlove7328]

How does Hashimoto’s affect someone without a thyroid gland? You mentioned magnesium, glycinate? Citrate?

[@Nogi-aka-DJNugz]

You have no thyroid you shouldn’t have hashimotos

[@richricogranada9647]

Hey, what about organic tofu? It is working for my postmeno hot flashes…

[@drwestinchilds]

Organic sources are probably okay for some people.

[@chrisfix3546]

😮 May God help us.

[@angelheart6216]

I have Gilbert’s Syndrome & the flare up triggers are exactly the same! Our “liver buckets” are a lot smaller than most. I have recently realized that Gilbert’s Syndrome is a cause for Estrogen Dominance. And Estrogen Dominance often leads to Hypothyroidism! It’s all connected!!!!

[@dancingqueen1091]

Pregnancy is what leads to my flare up. Any idea why?

[@dlingham]

Can you take iodine water with your thyroid medication?

[@caseypins]

Dr! Can you do a video if you have lows antibodies (65 ml) technically hashi- I sometimes get the “flush” of hyper symptoms often in high heart rate and slightly higher resting heart (75-76 bpm vs 72) endo recommended trying to cut my 50 mg in half to 25 mg and see if that helps. Can you talk about lessening your dose and or how long to run a test dose and symptoms to look for to let you know you need to go back to a higher dose! ??

[@freespirit3818]

When I have a flare up all I want to do is sleep 😢

[@maryokoth948]

Dr thank lm in Kenya and we have new thyroxine which did not work for me. Was getting the old type from Turkey but it seems it was changed it taste like it has sugar in it. I'm terribly fatigued and l have terrible inflammation on my back and left side hip. What can l take or how do l change my drug. The new one had sugar and sugar really makes me sick. I fatigued l can't even make food or make my house. Pls Dr advise on vits that will give me strength. My thyroid gland was removed in 2012. I'm 74 yrs. Thank you

[@Susanc06]

After I got the second Moderna vaccine 2 wks later I developed severe right hip pain than pain all over my joints and externe fatigue. Than diagnosed with Hashimoto’s thyroiditis. My labs 🧪 were normal prior to vaccination.

[@drwestinchilds]

There's a small risk that vaccination could precipitate autoimmune disease in certain individuals, unfortunately.

[@Susanc06]

@@drwestinchilds I’m the unlucky recipient.

[@adriennkozma6466]

Sadly not many people were questioning the safety of those jabs. And never wondered how could they make it in such a short period of time ( unless most was pre-made...) Simply not possible other way. I could never put my trust in those. I haven't had any but still have thyroid problem. Even though everyone in the family eat healthy. But i drink too much coffee which i will stop immediately.

[@kathleenmosteller4424]

Within 8 hours of receiving the 2nd injection of Moderna injection, I had a massive inflammatory response. I felt as if someone had poured gasoline on my body and then threw a lit match on me. My body felt as if it was on fire for 25 hours. Horrible! I was alone as well. It felt as if every organ in my body had been affected. 😢 A mask wearer always with very little contact with other people, a year later, I got Covid

[@Susanc06]

@@kathleenmosteller4424 Terrible I understand.

[@sadikgutic5849]

How can you have symptoms with normal Thyroid function tests…. Even if you have anti tpo in your blood

[@coenfrieda]

Hi docter Childs what about patients with no high antibodies but who still have all the symptomes of Hashimoto. What do you advice? Hypotheroid TSH 1.25 T4 10

[@juliekamp4229]

I have had my thyroid removed and take levothyroxine and liothyronine. Will these triggers still affect me?

[@drwestinchilds]

Yes, some still can.

[@heathercrook4062]

Can working in a dusty storage room for 3+ hours cause a flare up? Currently unable to swallow solid foods without it getting stuck. Going on 6 weeks with this issue.

[@Kevin-ys7os]

You could have a hiatal hernia with Schatzki's ring, blocks food from going through the last part of the esophagus into the stomach. Personal experience.

[@CubanGirl-oo4pg]

Hello Doctor, I have a question. can hashimoto cause flare ups to a person that do not have a thyroid gland?

[@drwestinchilds]

The immune system can flare up but it won't cause thyroid problems if the thyroid is gone. It may cause other issues, though.

[@CubanGirl-oo4pg]

Doctor can it causes joint pain, and lack of energy?

[@CubanGirl-oo4pg]

Please doctor, I really need to know because some people are telling me t0once the thyroid is gone you wouldn't get any flare up or symptoms due to hashimoto. I would appreciate your explanation a lot.

[@merarymontanez]

My question which i find very important 😢.. do i HAVE to drink synthroid if i have hashimoto with hypo but my symptoms are hyperthyroidism?? Please help

[@Green-bp2lm]

Sugar is the worst food for the thyroid, not even close to dairy or gluten.

[@ank6043]

What do you think about the correlation between titanium dental implants (allergy or metal toxicity) and thyroid diseases such as Hashimoto's flare-up and aggravation? Are titanium alloy toxics closely associated with the neuroendocrine and lymphatic systems? Is an autoimmune/autoinflammatory response can be induced by metal adjuvants? There are so many high-ranking academic articles on this topic.

[@adriennkozma6466]

Interesting, i am looking forward to get the answer ❤

[@shannongolden]

Stupendous question! Asking, also.

[@fluffyflo2602]

What would you consider a high tpo i have cyst and nodules on my thyroid.

[@drwestinchilds]

Any value above the reference range.

[@christinepascualdomingo8275]

Can Covid cause a Hashimoto's flare up?

[@xo7454]

Yes. Also the vax.

[@michelita2704]

I agree...it stinks

[@derksenjenny]

I got it after COVID,I think it triggered it. I already had autoimmune gastritis.

[@colleenpeck6347]

Yes, I have Hashimoto's after having COVID19 in December 2021. I have a nodule on my left thyroid gland. I now see an endocrinologist after suffering with these symptoms that my PCP didn't have knowledge about.

[@josephcernansky1794]

So, I get ALL this guys and other You Tube doctors info on Hashimoto's Disease ..BUT...They NEVER say WHAT the hell is...Hashimoto's?? Is it a model of a Japanese car? Sound like it to me. Or a transistor radio from the 60's made in Japan?

[@deborahcrisp2653]

Hashimotos was named for the Japanese Dr that discovered it , it is a disease that attacks the thyroid gland . The thyroid gland controls so much in your body and that is why if it is attacked it can trigger a cascade of symptoms.

[@28FlyingDutchman]

Dr Hakaru Hashimoto discovered this disease in the early 1900s. It is an autoimmune disorder where your body attacks your thyroid gland and destroys it.

[@birdlover7776]

Hashimoto is the last name of the scientist/ doctor that discovered the disease

[@annikadjurberg6762]

How about too much excersice ? 😳

[@drwestinchilds]

Too much exercise would be considered a source of stress.

[@coach9410]

I lift and walk all the time

[@derksenjenny]

I think it does, I have adhd and feel restless so I workout to much. And now I am really fatigued. That’s my problem all the time

[@courtneypine1330]

How can you tell if you’re sensitive of gluten? I never have issues or notice a difference when I cut gluten out of my diet.

[@drwestinchilds]

There are various tests available but one of the fastest ways is to just avoid gluten for 2 months then reintroduce it into your diet. You will know pretty quick if you don't tolerate it!

[@coenfrieda]

P allso EBV by the way

[@KellyDavis-p1z]

Take a breath and talk slower please

[@lunarphoenixforyourface]

For years I never knew this, but you can actually slow down the video. If you're on your phone, there are probably a settings icon somewhere on your screen that will give you choices. One of those will be Playback Speed. You can speed it up or slow it down. I hope that helps you! This doctor has good information❤