Explore Over 11,000+ Conditions, Medications, and Symptoms.

Get a personalized feed by signing up for free.

avatar

Doodie

1y ago

Questioning My Hashimoto's Diagnosis

I’m not even sure I have Hashimoto’s. I was Diagnosed with it but my doctor seems very nonchalant and has only tested me twice in two years (is that enough?). I take armor, don’t really feel different.

Your answer

avatar

Nutmegg

1y ago

Hashimoto is a autoimmune disorder where as hypothyroid and hyperthyroidism is where the thyroid is either under active or over active. Hashimoto is where you body is attacking itself. Your constantly fighting against illness
avatar

Doodie

1y ago

What criteria is used to change hypo to hashimoto?
avatar

Nutmegg

1y ago

well I’m not sure . I don’t know how it happened actually. I got sick a couple of years ago . I’d gone on the keto diet and lost weight the first month but then gained it all back after . My dr said keto was really not a good healthy diet . Then got sick in 2020 ended up getting pots after but didn’t know for a long time what was wrong with me . Then my dr misdiagnosed me and gave me a high dose of prednisone which then got massive sick again and after loads of ER visits and cardiologist testing they just said it was not my heart but anxiety. I knew someone was wrong. I used to be a nurse . So I started researching. My hypothyroid went into hyper mode that’s what the Hashimoto can do . But been losing so much weight due to everything probably changed a lot of hormones around. The dr doesn’t understand it only said thyroid gland still working so taking off the meds . But it can go back at anytime. So just have to keep monitoring it . I’m still trying to figure out how to lower my TPO antibodies numbers . They were last only at 179 and that’s high but not as bad as a lot of people.
avatar

Nutmegg

1y ago

I had hypothyroid for 20 years and just recently diagnosed last year with Hashimoto. Now for some weird reason my hypothyroid is back to normal and I’m off the meds . But still have Hashimoto. Still have symptoms because it’s a autoimmune disease
avatar

HoneyBadger84

1y ago

I have Hashimoto’s and Grave’s disease and am only checked once a year if numbers are (mostly) stable. If you were diagnosed, you most likely have it but if your levels are normal, you likely won’t notice any huge symptoms/issues.
avatar

Katie10

1y ago

I am tested 1x/year. Being on meds has helped lots but with low thyroid I think there will always be lingering symptoms.

The content in this post is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

pp-logo

Alike is a transformative platform that goes beyond just bringing together patients; it meticulously connects individuals based on multiple critical factors, such as age, gender, comorbidities, medications, diet, and more, fostering a community of knowledge, support and empathy.

appStoreBtngooglePlayBtn

© 2020-2024 Alike, Inc