Hashimoto's or Hypothyroidism- 5 things your doc doesn't tell you

[@louise4098]

Thank you so much! I was recently diagnosed with Hashomoto's and under-active thyroid. I am on a roller-coaster- learning a lot from you. THANK YOU

[@---wu3qj]

I’m SO GLAD your video popped up in my feed today! I am a mess with symptoms, and getting so discouraged. I can’t even find a doctor to treat me in my town. I am going to binge on your videos and hopefully find some answers.Thank you❤

[@44DHernandez]

I suffered for years. Doctors only tested me for T4 and TSH, telling me nothing was wrong. They never tested me for T3 which was my problem. My body wasn’t converting my T4 to T3. I didn’t find out until after I developed thyroid cancer and had my thyroid removed. Then my doctors acted like I no longer had autoimmunity because I didn’t have a thyroid. I literally just found out about the AIP diet after 17 years of suffering.

[@MicheleSpring]

Oh man, so sorry to hear that and all that you went through! Unfortunately your story is all too common and one I've heard from countless people. It's a broken model for sure.

[@gerahuey3706]

Best explanation I've heard about the subject!! Thanks so much because I have hypothyroidism and i was really confused about hypo and Hashimotos!! Subscribed❤

[@megb9700]

A friend of mine had low thyroid but not enough to take meds. She got bariatric surgery to help with the weight. The dietitian and doctor told her to skip the glucose and be lactose free (she was intolerant after surgery). All her symptoms cleared up. Dietitians rock!

[@loosgoos85]

I dont wish this on anyone. Im crippled with social anxiety and panic attacks now. I hope it goes away one day!

[@MicheleSpring]

Oh no! I've been there, so I TOTALLY understand. It is crippling for sure. But to give you hope, I don't have that (much) anymore. I have ADHD so there's some associated with that (never have quite understood social dynamics and how to act), and I'm an introvert, so I'll never completely be ok in social settings, but the crippling anxiety aspect of it and the panic attacks have gone away.

[@Tarotjackpot]

It will. Get rid of gluten. Eat a good diet. Take supplements that support your thyroid. Walk everyday. Get rid of perfumes, cleaners that are not natural.

[@debmurray2734]

I have been dx with hashimotos and celiac since 90s ... The anxiety never goes away, and even worsened after menopause (which came early for me)

[@megb9700]

Unfortunately or fortunately you will have to advocate and research for yourself. If you do this, you will be unstoppable and empowered!

[@PouletFouCajun]

Thank you for sharing this knowledge and making it tangible and relatable ❤️ It helps me on my journey so much!

[@val6189]

Yay! Michele is back❤

[@MicheleSpring]

Yep, I'm back 😁 My ADHD diagnosis sure threw me for a bit of a loop and made SO much sense as to why I was so overwhelmed all the time, so it took a while to learn to work with my brain (rather than against it) so I could come back to doing these videos again. Excited to be here again! I missed you all!

[@val6189]

@@MicheleSpring We missed you too ❤️

[@GreatLakesGirl311]

Hi Michele. This video popped up from the algorithm, and I am so happy and grateful that it did! Your explanations are straightforward and easy to understand, and enlightened me on some of my issues clearly and concisely. I will be binge watching your other videos, and you have a new and excited subscriber! Thank you for sharing your experience and knowledge with all of us!! ❤

[@cindilacasa3291]

Hi Michelle it's so good to see your new video!! It's been a while. I've always enjoyed your style and content. Thank you for all your do!!❤

[@loriki8766]

Yay! Glad to see you back! And great timing! I needed the information in this video. Thank you!

[@dianewilliams9729]

Doing better with celiac and hypo but still struggle with being tired. Any suggestions? Have learned that it is not easy to eat out because most use same grease to prepare multiple items, some with gluten. I was just considering taking iodine so I am glad I heard your message.😊

[@carolined3058]

Just got diagnosed . I chose not to take medication but try to go the natural healing route: keto diet, no gluten, supplement with zinc and selenium and magnesium, taking vit D with calcium ; eating fatty fish, nuts and seeds. No industrialized processed food, no E-nummbers or colouragents, no sugar , fruits and yes I still take dairy . Go to the fitness and work cardio and resistance training. Lost 12 kilo , glycemie is normal again . No meds for me.

[@debbieredfern2267]

That's a great way to think and act , but beware eventually you may need medication. Do not add iodine to your diet unless you have tested via a urine test to find out your level first. Supplementation with iodine when you dont need it in a person with Hashimotos is extremely risky and could damage your thyroid. There are plenty of published medical papers pertaining to this. Dont make yourself ill by denying your body medication it needs. I am now 5 years into my Hashimotos diagnosis, 62, and I have to continually tweak my diet. I recently found that being on a very low carb diet was activating reverse T3 and causing a slow and slight weight gain. So I have had to slightly increase my carbs, gluten free of course to around no more than 50g. Also I would really encourage any women to take up planned strength training. I am about to start a deadlift programme. I lift heavy enough for it to be functional, but not to do injury😊 I also take a fantastic repurposed drug known as Low Dose Naltexone which modulates the immune system and brings down your antibodies to near normal. Check it out on the LDN Research Trust. Good luck.

[@elainegoad9777]

I do a lot of what you mentioned and still am fatigued, depressed, etc...

[@peggyfell]

To clarify - Fruits or no fruits? Agree with all you listed.

[@carolined3058]

@@peggyfell fruits with low glycemix index and low glycemix load like blue berry

[@mlmj1994]

No fruit? Or Yes fruit? Just trying to comprehend

[@mlmj1994]

I had symptoms of Graves’ disease for three years, I diagnosed with Graves. I’ve been on Levothyroxine for 9 years. I don’t experience many symptoms except sometimes feeling very cold when everyone around me just feels cold.

[@BarbaraFrandsen-v4k]

I couldn't take the synthetic synthroid or eltroxin. I have taken the natural one for 25 years and works excellent. My hair is also thick and long as well.

[@jesseostone386]

What do you mean by the “natural” one?

[@Dee-743]

Probably referring to desiccated thyroid (Armour). I would like to try it also.

[@quake2u]

Dr. Westin Childs can be very helpful with these problems. But autoimmune can be one of the worse afflictions you can have.

[@tamarabrown6739]

Thank you!

[@MicheleSpring]

You're so welcome! 💕

[@cherylmcconnell4380]

I told them I was diagnosed years ago for hashimoto. I have been taking lyvethyroxine for years,all of sudden I am hyperthyroidism???. How do I get my Dr to listen and get the right tests?

[@christinahurt7505]

Can you still have Hashimoto's even though you are negative for TPO antibodies? If you have hypothyroidism and a thyroid nodule does that mean you likely have Hashimoto's? Have had hypothyroidism diagnosis for 30yrs. Had 2 biopsies of thyroid nodule which were negative for cancer.

[@sallymorgan6453]

What would happen if I stop taking my levothyroxine?

[@debbieredfern2267]

You will eventually become quite ill making it more difficult for you control your life. Do not deny your body the hormones it needs, but there are plenty of dietary interventions and particular supplements that work in tandem with the mediction and could eventually lead to a slight reduction of the meds. It is not a failure on your part to require medication. These diseases can be undiscovered for many years and damage done. And you must exercise for your current and future health😊

[@debmurray2734]

First symptoms and weight gain, then goiter and I don't want to know what else

[@AdrianaMtezGlez]

Was ordered to take iodine for my thyroid by the endocrinologist in charge of my case then. Took it for a very short period of time. I threw it out as soon as I found it was hurting me.

[@TheNhanvey]

Have you done a video specific for Postpartum thyroiditis?

[@MicheleSpring]

You know, I haven't... I have to be honest that I'm not AS familiar with that as Hashimoto's and autoimmune forms of hypothyroidism, however, there is quite a lot of speculation that postparum thyoiditis COULD be Hashimoto's, just masquerading as another form and then kind of going dormant afterwards. Sometimes it comes back as full on Hashimoto's and sometimes it never really has any activity again. Again, this is what I read, not anything official, but my thoughts are that IF it is an autoimmune issue, the same things I talk about here would help with postpartum...

[@TheNhanvey]

@MicheleSpring I was diagnosed with it a year ago. Many of the professionals I have seen haven't even heard of it. I do know Hashimoto's runs in my biological family. However, when I was tested for it, it came back negative. I have read that PT is an autoimmune disorder. It's been an interesting journey.

[@tonibisbee9530]

@@MicheleSpringI was diagnosed originally with PT six years ago with the birth of my last child. It has since become a permanent fixture, and now has all the characteristics of traditional Hashimoto’s.

[@HelenSutton-zd3wx]

I was diagnosed after my first child. Everything balanced back out a few months later I was able to come off my meds. Until I had my second child, same thing happened but again was able to come off meds. However after my third and final child the same thing happened but 14 years later am still on meds

[@TheNhanvey]

@HelenSutton-zd3wx I believe I had it after previous deliveries, but it was treated as postpartum depression. This is my 4th child and it doesn't look like it will correct itself.

[@jennifersandler-bowen4340]

Is eating seaweed a “do not eat” item. It’s Not a frequent item in my diet. There is a seaweed soup I love making/eating several times a year….

[@christinahurt7505]

I would also like to know about seaweed and also organic soy.

[@margmugleston7669]

Dr Bright says all western women should take iodine?

[@debbieredfern2267]

Wrong. Too much iodine can be very problematic for many people with Hashimotos 😮

[@Tambryl]

It depends on the person. Maybe see a naturopath to get all the right tests as most endocrinologists and GP/PCP Drs stop at TSH. Dr Bright is amazing, by the way.

[@KathyMeza-l9s]

The only version I can take is Eurothrox the others cause me heart palpitations

[@cindylutz7442]

I haven't watched the video (yet) but I can tell you these are the things my doctor didn't tell me: 1) That I had Hashimotos. She just said low thyroid. (Guess I'm lucky she even tested for thyroid.) 2) That gut issues go with Hashimotos, that I might not have recognizable symptoms but absorption could well be impaired. 3) That failing to absorb nutrients could really impact my bones, and that per the internet (NIH) osteoporosis might be my first symptom of gut issues. 4) That gluten is for serious problematic with Hashimotos. 5) That diabetes, kidney issues, even heart issues are associated with Hashimotos. 6) That aside from gut issues, osteoporosis can result from ODing on thyroid medication, and with Hashimotos, sometimes your thyroid function might be okay, which could result in more medication than needed. I'm sure there's more. This is just what I've gleaned since being diagnosed with severe osteoporosis (at age 61). I'm not saying Hashimotos is implicated in that diagnosis; I'm just saying these are things no one ever told me.

[@elainewilson1499]

Hi Cindy, like your good self I was diagnosed with severe osteoporosis via a DEXA, Bone Density Scan last year, following a broken wrist from a fall (ages 62).. Then I was, diagnosed with Hypothyroidism, the doc said my thyroid wasn't working at all! A little later he told me I also had autoimmune Hashimoto's disease. I'm on Levothyroxine (Hypothyroid/Hashimoto's), Risedronate Sodium (Osteoporosis), and Strivit-D3 800 IU (Colecalciferol).. I'm not as tired, have frizzy dry hair, eyebrow loss, weight gain.. I eat gluten free foods, and lactose free dairy which I believe help, along with nuts, seeds, fruit and veg. 😊..