How to Diagnose Hashimoto's Thyroiditis (Every Thyroid Patients Needs THESE Tests)

[@Thisandthatwiththeutterbacks]

Thank you for all that you do! Thanks to you I'm finally getting answers from my doctors. My tsh was normal but I wasn't feeling normal on 88 mcg of levothyroxine. I asked for a thyroid ab test and then they were like oh you do have hashimotos. Thank you for making me be my own advocate.

[@goodnews3790]

Yeah, it’s disgusting how some doctors can’t figure out what’s wrong with you and say it’s “in your head” instead of saying” I’m sorry, I’m not capable of figuring out what’s wrong with you” smh. Btw, it took years b4 I found out biotin interferes with thyroid tests. I always take max dose and had never heard it from a doctor to stop taking it several days b4 my tests. I finally realized it after I saw it on one of Dr. Childs’ videos. Then my labs came out abnormal. Thanks to Dr. Childs!

[@emphaticman]

Doc, you are a Godsend. I had to go back on Iodine supplement and on carnivore diet. On Mag as well. Improving day by day. No antibodies and all thyriod labs were in "Normal range", but throat pain was dead give away ultrasound confirmed my suspension. Goiter was found.

[@drwestinchilds]

Glad you are improving!

[@graceprice518]

Thank you you are brilliant

[@jrowlove7328]

He is, is t he!

[@ChilledOut]

Yes! Get the antibodies test 🙌🏽 I have had hypothyroid symptoms for 15 years (47yrs) I was diagnosed with benign nodules 6 years ago. My GP and endocrinologist still only tested TSH, which was in ‘normal’ range and told me to wait and see. No medication given. My symptoms are getting worse each month. I just paid for the antibodies test and it came back today TPO >1300 TG 345… off to my GP to ‘discuss’ the results. Any recommendations on where to next?

[@dreamingfairytales]

How are you doing.

[@ChilledOut]

@@dreamingfairytales my GP didn’t care that antibodies were evident and was more bothered that I had gone against his advice to test for them. I am looking for a new GP. I have consulted with a naturopath who prescribed a targeted probiotic, vitamin D3 and a trace mineral complex to restore thyroid function. I am yet to re-test my antibodies as I got covid and am in recovery.

[@dreamingfairytales]

@@ChilledOut Hope you recover quickly! My endocrinologist did not test me for anything but TSH. Even after discussing my mom having hashimotos. I feel your frustration and glad you found a path to healing. I went through Paloma Health. Awaiting results. Take care 💛

[@jayamurira5906]

Doc. My husband is diagnosed with primary hypothyroidism from last 10 years with no symptoms and absolutely no weight gain...his tsh is > 150 and ft3 - low and ft4 - 0.18 low..his TPO antibodies is normal, so we presume that he has no hashimoto his vit d and vit B12 is pretty low and cholosterol level is same from last 15 years in borderline, his bp, diabetics, liver are all normal too...endo asked him to take 100 mcg synthrox..but we have been watching your videos getting better clarity..we are reluctant on taking any medication instead wanted to cure naturally. We are currently focusing on slight change in quality of life..he walks, stick to low calorie diet with salenium, vit d, vit b12, zinc, protein based food, increased water intake, sleeping pattern is improved..also trying to focus on yoga..kindly suggest what are the natural ways to reverse his thyroid to normal without any medications...

[@ThisIsNotMyHome]

So I pretty much begged my doc with testing for full thyroid panel. I even wrote down all the names of the tests, which was quite a few and some were uncommon. She told me she would. I get my results back and only 3 tests were performed🙄. I have chronic fatigue, pain, dry eyes and skin, itchy skin, cold hands and feet, etc. Anyways, my tests and results are: T4 Free: 1.37 TSH: 1.89 Thyroperoxidase AB: 28 u/ml Of course, my doc said all is well. Does anything stand out to you based on just this? Thank you!

[@brandijade2910]

My antibodies were elevated and I have many symptoms (was previously diagnosed fibromyalgia because no doctor would give thyroid tests other than tsh). All other tests were normal. I am thin with a fast metabolism so I am still unsure.

[@lorettachin8541]

Thank you for your videos, Dr. Childs. I was dx with Hashimoto's 9 months ago, TSH was 14, and TPO was 37. This came upon me right after completing my breast cancer treatment (stage 1b) which consist of chemotherapy, radiation, and plastic surgery with implant in placed. My team of cancer doctors do not believe the BC treatment is the causation of H, so I am still looking for the root cause. After 3 months on 50 mg Levothyroxin and a special diet - free of gluten, sugar, soy, diary, alcohol, and caffeine, my TPO is below 15 and TSH is 3.3. However this week, my thyroid is swollen on the left side (side of breast cancer treatment) - looks like a goiter and I have a globus sensation and very sensitive to the touch on my neck. After the ultrasound, my endo says it's nothing abnormal and said to live with it or have surgery. Please....how do I find relief? Do I really have Hashimoto's or do I have damage to my thyroid from radiation? Please reply. Thank you!

[@StayingKingdomMinded]

Please answer this question if you see it. I have a patient who has tons of symptoms of hypothyroidism, however, her TSH, T3, T4 all fall into the normal range. She had an ultrasound completed, and it shows that the thyroid is normal. If I check in she has the antibodies present is it safe to assume she has Hashimoto's?

[@zabzahh]

I had high tpo antibodies, elevated prolactin, unexplained weight gain, dry brittle hair. Dry skin, cold intolerance, throat pain, constipation, unexplained prolonged vaginal bleeding, normal tsh (the only lab my pcp was willing to run) and I was told that nothing was wrong with me. I kept pushing, switched doctors and an ultrasound revealed that I had Hashimotos and had been being misdiagnosed for years.

[@dreamingfairytales]

How are you doing now?

[@karaokeprincezz]

Had biopsy on one of the nodules in my thyroid... Stated "indications of Chronic Lymphocytic Thyroiditis." But none of my doctors have said I have Hashimoto's. Had my antibodies tested and I had them... They've fluctuated but I have them... It's so depressing.

[@drwestinchilds]

Chronic lymphocytic thyroiditis IS Hashimoto's. It sounds like you need some new doctors!

[@mati7584]

What is range for antibodies? Thanks you!

[@mendingmandy869]

Back in 2015 when I was 23, my doctor told me I had abnormal thyroid but then after that, I had testing by a few other doctors and even during pregnancy they said my thyroid was normal. Why does that happen? My twin sister was diagnosed. Now, I'm having miscarriages and no sex drive and other symptoms and am trying to get tested again.

[@kellyguillory2352]

Just Dx with Hashimoto’s yesterday and I have Rheumatoid Arthritis. Right now I have highs and lows of my thyroid function and have nodules on my thyroid. My doctor is sitting and waiting for it to go bye bye before treating it. Just trying to gather information on what I can do to improve my symptoms. Any advice is helpful.

[@Melodyyyyyyyyyyyy]

Could you please make a video on Hashimotos and its link to fertility? Just had a MC and I believe it may be bc of the antibodies. Last blood work, showed tpo at 188 I believe. Was curious about Low Dose Naltrexone and if its safe to take while trying to conceive/pregnant.. Recently been prescribed Synthroid 75mcg. Hope it helps. Thank you for your videos.

[@melodyluich7042]

My DHEA levels are high. I have low progesterone, HIGH testosterone, I also have bad fatigue and headache, and brain fog. We’re still trying to figure it out

[@JoseRuiz-ed5sh]

Hi doctor , I have negative antibodies normal labs but sometimes I have symptoms. 2 year ago I started with symptoms first the gut and then I my labs were slight up but now they been normal for the last 2 years . What do you think is going on ? I taking vitamins and good diet

[@living_m2414]

Hi! Wow, im sooo glad i found your content; i only wish i found it 3 years ago. In 2020 i had went to immunologist because of contiunally itchy hives and several other bothersome symptoms. He found TPO count around 70. Its been going up steadilly and in thr last 6 months it jumped from 200 to 799. Im eager to get that count down. Questions: 1) given that steady rising count is that sufficient to diagnose even tho thyroid hormone levels are always stable. 2) can hashimotos result in the body attacking sperm/ make it harder to get pregnant? 3) if im trying to get pregnant do you recommend i first wait to try and get those antibodies down before getting pregnant? Esp since you mentiond pregnancy can make it worse. Ive never been pregnant before 4) any known ways to limit the chances of passing this on to kids?

[@fairozm]

thanks

[@thomashughes4859]

Doc, why if the patient's thyroid after the whole-food - intermittent fasting reversed Hashi's (inflammation is gone - and thyroid tests are all in spec), the doc has INCREASED her KARET ("Levothyroxine Sodium") by 50%. She has had a stable 2.0 cm nodule for a year (or more)? Thank you.

[@loripurpura9904]

What if you DONT have hashimotos? What else causes hypothyroidism? And what can you do about it ?

[@drwestinchilds]

It's outlined here but I will make a video about that topic in the future: www.restartmed.com/hypothyroidism/

[@punkynoodle9370]

Very good, thank you. You mentioned “elevated” a few times when referring to the antibodies. What if you show 1 AB only, coupled with hypo symptoms. Would this mean Hashimoto?

[@drwestinchilds]

No, it must flag as elevated on the lab results.

[@catherineangel7]

can taking supplements such as methylated B vitamins etc.. interfere with test results? I've been taking these tests for years and no dr has inquired or suggested to stop supplements prior to blood work.

[@drwestinchilds]

To my knowledge it's only biotin that interferes, but I haven't looked at every b vitamin individually.

[@XxAnyaxX333]

After years of back and forth with my gp, I was diagnosed with Hashimoto’s from my recent blood test, it showed high tpo and tg antibodies, I am now on levothyroxine so hopefully that will help, and yes you’re right my doctor stated I had autoimmune thyroid disease, and that just meant I’d be levothyroxine for the long haul. I wonder if autoimmune conditions run in families, as most people in my immediate family have a autoimmune condition, however we all have a different one, strange 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@cassandranewbill7475]

Is a Thyroid micrososmal Ab test the antibody test you are referring to?

[@MelsTruth]

Thank you

[@ayaadel3808]

Hi Doctor Childs, Thanks for this useful video really appreciate the efforts done here, just one question, can a Hashimoto patient with Hight anti bodies develop subclinical hyperthyroidism? Recently my TSH has reduced significantly, and I always knew that often hashimoto leads to hypothyrodism not hyperthyrodism. Thanks,

[@PaulinaChills]

I was diagnosed 4 years ago and had the radioactive pill to kill. Now my meds constantly have me swinging from hyper to hypo and I hate my life.

[@drwestinchilds]

Make sure your definition of swings is the same as your endos :)

[@tamathafalin3417]

Please help me I am on levothyrox. According to my doc and their results I’m normal but the weight gain is awful . I eat once a day and still gain weight I told my doc i need a t3 med with my t4!would that help me loose weight? Help me do when I go back to doc in a few weeks I can tell him what go try on me ? Thank you so much

[@juansantamaria1982g]

Some time ago my TSH was 5.7, recently it was 4.0 still high but lower than before, what does that mean?

[@mythicalghost1769]

What if ultrasound is clear

[@coneymoney5190]

Does high blood eosinophils count also indicate hashimoto's thyroiditis ?

[@drwestinchilds]

It isn't specific to Hashimoto's, no.

[@coneymoney5190]

@@drwestinchilds please could you do a video on vitamin d and thyroid.

[@daisymae749]

Hi Dr. Childs, This is off topic, but it relates to a previous video. In one of your videos, you mention not taking products that haven’t removed the animal’s hormones. My doctor sold me a Standard Process formula. I noticed it has bovine, heart, spleen, and other animal ingredients. They say they only removed thyroid hormone, but not all hormones. Would that cause issues? Thanks

[@annieb8521]

These test guides are they also efficient to diagnose hyperthyroidism or graves disease? I think the ultrasound would right? My labs are apparently normal but i have palpitations, digestive problems anxiety,night sweats and cant gain weight im so skinny its scary, please someone give me advice. Thankyou

[@XGuan-ez1jg]

Should anyone with Hashimoto’s or Graves get the COVID vaccine?

[@jrowlove7328]

My Thy-goblin is 1100 my thyPeroxidase Is 14. However, I do not have any thyroid tissue due to thyroidectomy. So what are the antibodies attacking?

[@drwestinchilds]

There's always some tissue left over after thyroid removal.

[@anthonyjones9969]

Hi I have Hashimotos and I struggle to maintain weight ,is this normal ?

[@drwestinchilds]

Yes, very normal.

[@anthonyjones9969]

Thank you

[@rajibmahato2000]

Hey Dr. Childs , After Covid -19 vaccination i have been diagnosed with Hypothyroidism with TSH 6.5 . Later I did CBC test where my WBC count has increased above normal levels i.e. 12500/cu.mm . Is there any relation between increased WBC in blood and hypothyroidism ?

[@nessawithsmiles]

My question is, will it ever go away?

[@Milagroscrs]

Hi Dr Child’s I just got my Tsh down 2.62 from 3.95. My T4 remains at .9 since January and my T3 went to 2.7 from 3.0 I tend to fluctuate between my T3 numbers. Does this mean that my Hashimotos is acting up? My thyroidglubulin is always negative 1, last she tested in January of this year my TPO it was 6. I am still feeling symptomatic brain fog, cold feet, constipation and hair loss, brittle nails? can I safely say my Hashimoto is the cause, for the low T4 and Low T3? I am currently On T4 50 mcg and T3 30 SR compound Or Do I need another increase on the T3 she has been increasing by 5 mags every 6-8 weeks. It’s so funny you bring things up as they happen to me. It so happens my doctor didn’t check my TPO but she did check my RT3 it is 12 it went down from 14. I feel she should always test my TPO as the other is always negative 1 not once since I was diagnosed with Hashimotos in 2018 has that shown any number only my TP0 highest since diagnosed 9. Thank you so much for all these videos they help me so much. I am gluten free, 16/8 fasting as few days a week and still can’t lose weight I lost some but I am on a stand still. I take B12, 2500, D 5k, K Mk7 100, 30 zinc, 1k c, and three Brazilian nuts a day. Drs need to know more about this disease so many people untreated it’s so sad the stories I read! 🙏

[@khanarif8558]

Stop Taking Brasil Nut. It's Toxic symptoms of taking Nuts. Just stop to take and You will fill fine within one month.

[@marymuhammad5357]

Ok Doctor what if you don’t have a thyroid and you still have this problem.

[@drwestinchilds]

What problem are you referring to?

[@Zebragal0911]

First here...... Hey Dr. Childs

[@drwestinchilds]

Hey!

[@graceprice518]

Please can you tell me what is the best treatment for this I am from the UK United Kingdom I have been diagnosed with this I have underactive thyroid 10 to 12 years I currently take levothyroxine 100 MG every morning I recently had a scan on my thyroid gland my doctor told me that my own immune system attacked the thyroid gland I was also diagnosed with post viral chronic fatigue syndrome due to having glandular fever I do take a lot of supplements but I still don’t feel any better I would much appreciate any help or advice thank you 🙏

[@Milagroscrs]

I would suggest you watch all of Dr Child’s videos and do the research and understand your disease, He is the best I’ve seen or heard! Best of luck!

[@tjperkins2323]

1080p!

[@drwestinchilds]

Yeah!