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.
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.
I was on 150mg of armor thyroid, for many many years. Started Carnivore diet it’s been @ 6mos. I have been doing blood work to check. But I’m down to 60mg daily.. & feel like I could go down more, I will re-run blood work before decreasing, but I’m hopeful I will be able to completely go off all armor someday!
I just found your video, thank you. I have just been diagnosed with Hashimotos. I asked the doctor if stress is a factor and she said definitely not. But I’ve done some research and it’s actually a top contributor and I’m currently under intense stress and suffering grief and trauma. I don’t want to take the medication so I’m going to cut out gluten and address my stress more.
I am in US and I had all the bad hypothyroid symptoms like: tired, cold hands, heart palpitations, fibrocystic breast, pain in feet. I have been checked and donot have Hashimotoes. I must have been very low in iodine cause when I started supplementing with 4 drops per day of 2% lugols all my symptoms went away. I am already off all grains and dairy. According to Dr. Brownstein and many other doctors specializing in iodine, most people are deficient in iodine in the western world. The huge amount of Bromide and fluroide in the environment competes for the iodine...We no longer have iodine in bread or salt . What do you think about Dr. Brownsteins work?
Love Dr David Brownstein. I had to find out on my own that I had a thyroid condition no help from the medical community. I have suffered all of my life and I'm in my 60s. I use actalin and iodoral which has made a difference in my life.
@@di4085 My only issue is finding out which type I have bc I've had sisticbrest & iodine took all of that away but I now have leakygut for 1 year and now gluten/grain intol. so it could be either. Plus most of my symptoms (maybe minus hair loss) can be gut sourced. I don't trust the regular doctors & I'm going to refuse their treatment anyway
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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❤
Very good to hear the information. It's a lot to take in if you have just been diagnosed. And because this illness contains being tired, slow in the head and focus issues, I suggest making your videos a little shorter. Thanks for the help.
I just asked my primary to run a thyroid test and include testing for antibodies as my endocrinologist never has tested for antibodies. My antibodies was 297 but my TSH, T3 and T4 were normal but low. My endocrinologist told me I am ok my primary said I have Hashimoto's. Nothing is being done to address this. I work out with Peloton daily, changed my diet and follow the Mayo Clinic diet. I struggle with losing weight, tired all of the time, hair loss (me dermatologist said I have LPP). Feeling so frustrated and feeling like I am not heard. I did allergy testing on my own and no evidence of gluten or dairy issues.
I’m the same, they wait until the thyroid destroyed and not working properly until they give meds it’s such a joke. I went to see a dr who’s also a homeopathic dr and he said the parameters they use are not good. If it’s over 1 then it’s not working properly and need meds. He said no gluten and sugar wheat
@Knowledge-College check out Dr David Brownstein's book on the thyroid. Education is key! He has a product called actalin use for those who have hypothyroidism.
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❤
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.
I grew up in the goiter belt and disagree with comments about Western women don't need iodine. I use kelp and Himalayan pink salt for minerals. Also ndt
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.😊
Eh, hard to give suggestions for energy unfortunately without knowing your history, etc but I will say that gluten enzymes have been a lifesaver for me in the eating out situation you mentioned. It doesn't give you a free pass to eat gluten, but if there are some crumbs or cross-contamination it can help lessen or stop the reaction. They have been a lifesaver for me and I always take them when eating out - I use this one: amzn.to/3NVGwLd
I have Hashimoto's and Vitiligo. As a child I had Graves and also Graves in my 20's along with goiter. Then in my 30's I noticed my goiter coming back and told the doctor I had a goiter. He was about to dismiss me and then I told him to feel it. He sent me to an endocrinologist. The Endocrinologist tested me and my test came back extremely high antibodies with a diagnosis of Hash and Vit. I've been on Rx for many years. So interested in a paleo diet to see if it helps. Looking forward to viewing and reading your information.
I'm more confused than before because I saw a natural health doctor say that iodine helps brain fog and won't harm the thyroid. I just bought Lugol's. I'm so sick of this.
Same here. Internet is now full of thyroid specialists, even the board certified endocrinologists, who themselves have no idea what they are recommending. And mostly spread controversial, confusing and eventually dangerous recommendations. I am so sick & tired and no more money to spend on all these supplements & treatments!
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!! ❤
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.
I am now trying to get off the roller coaster, after having frequent changes in TSH (the only test my doc would order) and thyroid hormone. I now consume no gluten or dairy, and have started supplements. Already, after a little over a month, I'm having fewer and less severe symptoms. There's hope!
From the Netherlands thank you. Was on Thyrax for 23 years for theroid then the specialist discovered it was Hashimoto and at my request prescribed T3 Cytomel. After 3 days severe headache, I felt energenic again for 6 months. After that the severe fatique came back and T3 was stopped. I am 70 year woman. Some internists in the U.K. hold the opinion the values of FT4 and TSH may be higher at my age, even upto 4 whilst my doctor wants it to be very low and became even 0.04. Diet does help some, glutenfree, diary free, sugar free, non alcohol and non soja. Just find out yourself what helps you. I also have gut problem IBS needs same advice. Yvonne
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!
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?
Ugh, if I knew I'd share that answer with you for sure. If you're suddenly hyper I would suspect thyroid tissue damage as I mentioned in the video - how it spills out the stored hormone from the dying cells. I mean, I'm not a doctor so that's definitely not a diagnosis or anything, but that's what I would think. The only way to really confirm that is to ask for the TPO and TgAB antibody tests, but as you know, that's often a struggle. You COULD do an at-home test like Everlywell's thyroid test(if you're in the US at least) that could give you more answers, but those aren't usually covered by insurance.
Dr. David Brownstein explains iodine use for all thyroid issues please watch his videos to compare info. He is qualified and shows what she is not telling you right.
Have you heard of liposomal glutathione? It's a super anti oxidant. It's supposed to be very important for our immune system. I'm wondering if this could make a difference with hypothyroidism.
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.
You can have Hashi's despite being negative for TPO antibodies because it can often take years to show up on tests. Now 30 years is a long time, but who knows. Have they checked for thyroglobulin antibodies as well? Sometimes that shows up but not TPO as well...
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...
@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.
@@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.
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
@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.
How you know what thyroid issue u have cause l heard functional and western measure different l heard thrugh a lerson speaking on thyroid saying tpo high over 30 may be Hashimoto’s but what if tsh 2.70 and t4 and t3 is 10 ????????0
I have been on this mad journey for wayy too long. Now my parathyroid is joining the party. I can not shift the weight. I ear two small meals per day. Ryvita and a tin of sardines and protein and greens for dinner at about 4pm. Black coffee and some small bites of this and that. I dont have much of an appetite and the fat is still there.
Regarding autoimmune therapies, what are your thoughts on taking desiccated gland/organ supplements? My understanding is that if you supplement with the gland or organ that your immune system is attacking; the desiccated tissue is a Trojan horse that your autoimmune system will attack instead of your own. I have celiac (and likely other undiagnosed autoimmune issues) and I am thinking of trying desiccated intestine. I honestly don’t even know where to source, but I’m highly intrigued by this theory.
They said my levels were in the normal range but I stilll feel awful. A couple of years ago, I had an episode of broken heart syndrome when I was doing nothing. I’m fine now but what caused it?! I have to wonder…
How come doctors don’t know what they are supposed to know. It’s not an excuse that they didn’t get educated on something. They have to continue to educate themselves on subjects they didn’t get enough knowledge!
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.
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.
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😊
For some people they do ok - if they don't need thyroid medication in the first place (it's overprescribed and not everyone needs it) or if you have Hashimoto's and very little damage to your thyroid, you may be able to get off if you stop the autoimmune attack. But if you do have Hashimoto's and the attack continues on your thyroid, exactly what Debbie said in her reply. It can even cause coma and death if it gets really bad, so it's not something to take lightly. For sure it's something I'd work with a doctor on, as annoying as that might be. It's best to test every few months when trying to come off to make sure you aren't doing any harm to yourself.
@@MicheleSpringI have been on levothyroxine for 12 years. I recently did a slow taper because of my research in finding out that long-term usage might lead to osteoporosis and or cancer. I never have great energy even while on the medication. Anyway, now my blood pressure has elevated and so I went to a new doctor and she did a thorough thyroid panel. We will find out if I have hashimoto's or just subclinical hypothyroid. I don't want to be on medication but I would be willing to try Armour because I definitely don't want to do more harm to myself.
What is the REASONS for removing your Thyroid. I have a Friend whose Thyroid was removed very Large on the LEFT side and very LARGE and hidden Behind Carotid Artery???
That's still for people with just glandular hypothyroidism though. When it comes to Hashimoto's hypothyroidism it still can be a problem because it works via a different mechanism.
Actually not true that you can´t lose weight if you have undiagnosed hypothyrodism. I had i t at least five years before i got diagnosed it as i got mild heart attack. Before that i were 1 year in ketogenic diet and i lost 27kg (59.52 lbs). Without hypothyrodism, i would´ve lost propably way more weight, but without thyroid medication i didn´t swet at all. After getting the medication my weight came down very easy as i continued keto. After 1,5 years i had lost almost 100 lbs. Also your body tries to heal itself so it needs lots of protein and cholesterol to fix the problems so it can raise your cholesterol crazy high. Mine were 38mmol/l that is 684,684mg/dl. LDL were 29,3mmol/l (527,927mg/dl). So that were the root cause of my heart attack. But in four months after thyroid medication it came down to 5,1mmol/l (91,892mg/dl).
As you aren't eating it EVERY day, multiple times a day you're probably fine. It's just more supplements, which deliver a concentrated version every day that would cause more of an issue, or purposely eating seaweed and nori for the iodine. Really, pay attention to how you feel after - do you have heart palpitations or feel more anxious or any other symptoms? If not, it's fine. (I had water filtered with an iodine tablet a few years ago and felt TERRIBLE after, so it can be pretty quick to feel effects, but not always)
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.
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. 😊..
Ooh, yeah - my doctor DID tell me about the osteoporosis thing and that was his excuse for why he couldn't increase my thyroid meds despite me not even being able to get off the couch due to bone-deep exhaustion. Sigh... Those are great things that you now seem to know though!!
Dijagnoza Hashimoto, uzimam suplemente Magnezij, selen, cink, jod 1 kap na dan...... Izbacila sam iz prehrane pšenicu, kikiriki..... Autosugestija, pozitivne afirmacije, molitva sve pomaže. Zaboravila sam na maslinovo ulje, riblje uje, puno salate.
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.
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.
Oh dear, I'm so sorry to hear this. It's a broken system indeed.. hope you're doing OK.
I was on 150mg of armor thyroid, for many many years. Started Carnivore diet it’s been @ 6mos. I have been doing blood work to check. But I’m down to 60mg daily.. & feel like I could go down more, I will re-run blood work before decreasing, but I’m hopeful I will be able to completely go off all armor someday!
I just found your video, thank you.
I have just been diagnosed with Hashimotos. I asked the doctor if stress is a factor and she said definitely not. But I’ve done some research and it’s actually a top contributor and I’m currently under intense stress and suffering grief and trauma. I don’t want to take the medication so I’m going to cut out gluten and address my stress more.
Trauma is a big contributor to hashimotos. I'm also focusing on gut, liver, and adrenals. And the necessary nutrients for thyroid health.
@ thank you for the information
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@@carolhill8917what do you need to do for gut adrenals....
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
You are so welcome! 💕
I am in US and I had all the bad hypothyroid symptoms like: tired, cold hands, heart palpitations, fibrocystic breast, pain in feet. I have been checked and donot have Hashimotoes. I must have been very low in iodine cause when I started supplementing with 4 drops per day of 2% lugols all my symptoms went away. I am already off all grains and dairy. According to Dr. Brownstein and many other doctors specializing in iodine, most people are deficient in iodine in the western world. The huge amount of Bromide and fluroide in the environment competes for the iodine...We no longer have iodine in bread or salt . What do you think about Dr. Brownsteins work?
I've heard that it helps with bleeding fibroids. Where did you buy it? Most Western doctors do not give it anymore
@ I bought it directly on Lugols website. My functional doctor also carries it in their office.
@@hunddenmark169 Thanks for letting me know. Would you mind sending me the link to the product, please? I can't find the official one
Love Dr David Brownstein. I had to find out on my own that I had a thyroid condition no help from the medical community. I have suffered all of my life and I'm in my 60s. I use actalin and iodoral which has made a difference in my life.
@@di4085 My only issue is finding out which type I have bc I've had sisticbrest & iodine took all of that away but I now have leakygut for 1 year and now gluten/grain intol. so it could be either. Plus most of my symptoms (maybe minus hair loss) can be gut sourced. I don't trust the regular doctors & I'm going to refuse their treatment anyway
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!
Nice! That's great she had that dietitian and learned that about herself!
I dont wish this on anyone. Im crippled with social anxiety and panic attacks now. I hope it goes away one day!
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.
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.
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)
Unfortunately or fortunately you will have to advocate and research for yourself. If you do this, you will be unstoppable and empowered!
@@debmurray2734- yes, I went through menopause at age 49. I’ve been diagnosed with hypothyroidism & also have diabetes & osteoarthritis.
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.
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.
I do a lot of what you mentioned and still am fatigued, depressed, etc...
To clarify - Fruits or no fruits? Agree with all you listed.
@@peggyfell fruits with low glycemix index and low glycemix load like blue berry
No fruit? Or Yes fruit? Just trying to comprehend
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❤
Yay! Thanks so much! Glad you liked it 😀
@@MicheleSpring Very welcome -- keep up the good work!! 💕
Very good to hear the information. It's a lot to take in if you have just been diagnosed. And because this illness contains being tired, slow in the head and focus issues, I suggest making your videos a little shorter. Thanks for the help.
I just asked my primary to run a thyroid test and include testing for antibodies as my endocrinologist never has tested for antibodies. My antibodies was 297 but my TSH, T3 and T4 were normal but low. My endocrinologist told me I am ok my primary said I have Hashimoto's. Nothing is being done to address this. I work out with Peloton daily, changed my diet and follow the Mayo Clinic diet. I struggle with losing weight, tired all of the time, hair loss (me dermatologist said I have LPP). Feeling so frustrated and feeling like I am not heard. I did allergy testing on my own and no evidence of gluten or dairy issues.
Check out Dr David Brownstein's book on the thyroid and his book on iodine. I take his actalin and iodoral.
I’m the same, they wait until the thyroid destroyed and not working properly until they give meds it’s such a joke. I went to see a dr who’s also a homeopathic dr and he said the parameters they use are not good. If it’s over 1 then it’s not working properly and need meds. He said no gluten and sugar wheat
@Knowledge-College check out Dr David Brownstein's book on the thyroid. Education is key!
He has a product called actalin use for those who have hypothyroidism.
You’ve got evidence of gluten cause it hurts your thyroid
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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❤
You're so welcome! ❤
Don’t give up!!!!
@ Thank you! Your comment means a lot to me!
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.
That sounds like Hashimoto, not Graves.
I grew up in the goiter belt and disagree with comments about Western women don't need iodine. I use kelp and Himalayan pink salt for minerals. Also ndt
Docs here on the west coast don't know about the goiter belt. Mom's family is from MN
I eat seaweed and Brazil nuts.
Me,too. I use LMNT salts and drink 120 oz, in water every day. Also pink Himalayan and Seasalt, only. No sugar- MUST READ LABELS!!!
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.😊
Eh, hard to give suggestions for energy unfortunately without knowing your history, etc but I will say that gluten enzymes have been a lifesaver for me in the eating out situation you mentioned. It doesn't give you a free pass to eat gluten, but if there are some crumbs or cross-contamination it can help lessen or stop the reaction. They have been a lifesaver for me and I always take them when eating out - I use this one: amzn.to/3NVGwLd
I am also struggling with energy. I do iodine every three days as I am a DH Celiac (rash/ blisters)
Not sure what to do.
I have Hashimoto's and Vitiligo. As a child I had Graves and also Graves in my 20's along with goiter. Then in my 30's I noticed my goiter coming back and told the doctor I had a goiter. He was about to dismiss me and then I told him to feel it. He sent me to an endocrinologist. The Endocrinologist tested me and my test came back extremely high antibodies with a diagnosis of Hash and Vit. I've been on Rx for many years. So interested in a paleo diet to see if it helps. Looking forward to viewing and reading your information.
Do you still have thyroid symptoms on the meds?
I also have hadhimototos and vitaligo. In flare right now post severe stress
I'm more confused than before because I saw a natural health doctor say that iodine helps brain fog and won't harm the thyroid. I just bought Lugol's. I'm so sick of this.
Check out Dr David Brownstein's book on iodine.
I find it very helpful…. 5 years now.
Same here. Internet is now full of thyroid specialists, even the board certified endocrinologists, who themselves have no idea what they are recommending. And mostly spread controversial, confusing and eventually dangerous recommendations. I am so sick & tired and no more money to spend on all these supplements & treatments!
@lakeboww please check out Dr David Brownstein's books on the thyroid and iodine. He specializes in this area.
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!! ❤
So glad it was helpful and happy to have you here! 💕
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.
What do you mean by the “natural” one?
Probably referring to desiccated thyroid (Armour). I would like to try it also.
What do you mean that you are taking the "natural" one
Yay! Glad to see you back! And great timing! I needed the information in this video. Thank you!
Glad to BE back! 😀 And you're so welcome.
Glad to see you back 😊
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!!❤
Thank you so much! 💕
Thank you for sharing this knowledge and making it tangible and relatable ❤️
It helps me on my journey so much!
You are so welcome! 💕
I am now trying to get off the roller coaster, after having frequent changes in TSH (the only test my doc would order) and thyroid hormone. I now consume no gluten or dairy, and have started supplements. Already, after a little over a month, I'm having fewer and less severe symptoms. There's hope!
Absolutely
Dr. Westin Childs can be very helpful with these problems. But autoimmune can be one of the worse afflictions you can have.
From the Netherlands thank you. Was on Thyrax for 23 years for theroid then the specialist discovered it was Hashimoto and at my request prescribed T3 Cytomel. After 3 days severe headache, I felt energenic again for 6 months. After that the severe fatique came back and T3 was stopped.
I am 70 year woman. Some internists in the U.K. hold the opinion the values of FT4 and TSH may be higher at my age, even upto 4 whilst my doctor wants it to be very low and became even 0.04.
Diet does help some, glutenfree, diary free, sugar free, non alcohol and non soja. Just find out yourself what helps you. I also have gut problem IBS needs same advice.
Yvonne
Check out Dr David Brownstein book on the thyroid.
Thank you so very much for clarifying this !
Yay! Michele is back❤
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!
@@MicheleSpring We missed you too ❤️
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?
Ugh, if I knew I'd share that answer with you for sure. If you're suddenly hyper I would suspect thyroid tissue damage as I mentioned in the video - how it spills out the stored hormone from the dying cells. I mean, I'm not a doctor so that's definitely not a diagnosis or anything, but that's what I would think. The only way to really confirm that is to ask for the TPO and TgAB antibody tests, but as you know, that's often a struggle. You COULD do an at-home test like Everlywell's thyroid test(if you're in the US at least) that could give you more answers, but those aren't usually covered by insurance.
@@MicheleSpringthank you 😊
Wow- this is crazy. Such an informative video. Thank you
Dr. David Brownstein explains iodine use for all thyroid issues please watch his videos to compare info. He is qualified and shows what she is not telling you right.
Have you heard of liposomal glutathione? It's a super anti oxidant. It's supposed to be very important for our immune system. I'm wondering if this could make a difference with hypothyroidism.
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.
You can have Hashi's despite being negative for TPO antibodies because it can often take years to show up on tests. Now 30 years is a long time, but who knows. Have they checked for thyroglobulin antibodies as well? Sometimes that shows up but not TPO as well...
I have hypothyroidism induced by 5 CT scans with massage doses of iodone as a contrasting fluid.
Have you done a video specific for Postpartum thyroiditis?
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...
@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.
@@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.
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
@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.
Bless you.
How you know what thyroid issue u have cause l heard functional and western measure different l heard thrugh a lerson speaking on thyroid saying tpo high over 30 may be Hashimoto’s but what if tsh 2.70 and t4 and t3 is 10 ????????0
I have been on this mad journey for wayy too long. Now my parathyroid is joining the party. I can not shift the weight. I ear two small meals per day. Ryvita and a tin of sardines and protein and greens for dinner at about 4pm. Black coffee and some small bites of this and that. I dont have much of an appetite and the fat is still there.
Thank you!
You're so welcome! 💕
Regarding autoimmune therapies, what are your thoughts on taking desiccated gland/organ supplements? My understanding is that if you supplement with the gland or organ that your immune system is attacking; the desiccated tissue is a Trojan horse that your autoimmune system will attack instead of your own. I have celiac (and likely other undiagnosed autoimmune issues) and I am thinking of trying desiccated intestine. I honestly don’t even know where to source, but I’m highly intrigued by this theory.
The only version I can take is Eurothrox the others cause me heart palpitations
They said my levels were in the normal range but I stilll feel awful. A couple of years ago, I had an episode of broken heart syndrome when I was doing nothing. I’m fine now but what caused it?! I have to wonder…
Why keep taking the med if its no longer working ?
Zero info here till 2:45 or so🤔😬
So how do you get T3 If the Dr will not prescribe it?
Check out Dr David Brownstein's book on the thyroid.
How come doctors don’t know what they are supposed to know. It’s not an excuse that they didn’t get educated on something. They have to continue to educate themselves on subjects they didn’t get enough knowledge!
Dr Bright says all western women should take iodine?
Wrong. Too much iodine can be very problematic for many people with Hashimotos 😮
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.
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.
Are you going off functional tests ?
What would happen if I stop taking my levothyroxine?
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😊
First symptoms and weight gain, then goiter and I don't want to know what else
For some people they do ok - if they don't need thyroid medication in the first place (it's overprescribed and not everyone needs it) or if you have Hashimoto's and very little damage to your thyroid, you may be able to get off if you stop the autoimmune attack. But if you do have Hashimoto's and the attack continues on your thyroid, exactly what Debbie said in her reply. It can even cause coma and death if it gets really bad, so it's not something to take lightly. For sure it's something I'd work with a doctor on, as annoying as that might be. It's best to test every few months when trying to come off to make sure you aren't doing any harm to yourself.
@@MicheleSpringI have been on levothyroxine for 12 years. I recently did a slow taper because of my research in finding out that long-term usage might lead to osteoporosis and or cancer. I never have great energy even while on the medication. Anyway, now my blood pressure has elevated and so I went to a new doctor and she did a thorough thyroid panel. We will find out if I have hashimoto's or just subclinical hypothyroid. I don't want to be on medication but I would be willing to try Armour because I definitely don't want to do more harm to myself.
What is the REASONS for removing your Thyroid. I have a Friend whose Thyroid was removed very Large on the LEFT side and very LARGE and hidden Behind Carotid Artery???
Anyone know t3 or t4 over 10 and tsh 2.70 is ok?
Check out Dr David Brownstein's book on the thyroid.
Iodine is not harmful to your thyroid UNLESS you don't get enough selenium. Lot of research show that.
That's still for people with just glandular hypothyroidism though. When it comes to Hashimoto's hypothyroidism it still can be a problem because it works via a different mechanism.
Actually not true that you can´t lose weight if you have undiagnosed hypothyrodism. I had i t at least five years before i got diagnosed it as i got mild heart attack. Before that i were 1 year in ketogenic diet and i lost 27kg (59.52 lbs). Without hypothyrodism, i would´ve lost propably way more weight, but without thyroid medication i didn´t swet at all. After getting the medication my weight came down very easy as i continued keto. After 1,5 years i had lost almost 100 lbs.
Also your body tries to heal itself so it needs lots of protein and cholesterol to fix the problems so it can raise your cholesterol crazy high. Mine were 38mmol/l that is 684,684mg/dl. LDL were 29,3mmol/l (527,927mg/dl). So that were the root cause of my heart attack. But in four months after thyroid medication it came down to 5,1mmol/l (91,892mg/dl).
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….
I would also like to know about seaweed and also organic soy.
As you aren't eating it EVERY day, multiple times a day you're probably fine. It's just more supplements, which deliver a concentrated version every day that would cause more of an issue, or purposely eating seaweed and nori for the iodine. Really, pay attention to how you feel after - do you have heart palpitations or feel more anxious or any other symptoms? If not, it's fine. (I had water filtered with an iodine tablet a few years ago and felt TERRIBLE after, so it can be pretty quick to feel effects, but not always)
See my other reply about seaweed - and same goes for soy. I personally eat tofu a few times a month and love edamame.
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.
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. 😊..
Ooh, yeah - my doctor DID tell me about the osteoporosis thing and that was his excuse for why he couldn't increase my thyroid meds despite me not even being able to get off the couch due to bone-deep exhaustion. Sigh...
Those are great things that you now seem to know though!!
Well maybe Drs. Should take continuing education to stay up-to date. It should be mandatory. Otherwise they are doing harm instead of no harm.
Dijagnoza Hashimoto, uzimam suplemente Magnezij, selen, cink, jod 1 kap na dan...... Izbacila sam iz prehrane pšenicu, kikiriki..... Autosugestija, pozitivne afirmacije, molitva sve pomaže. Zaboravila sam na maslinovo ulje, riblje uje, puno salate.
Raw cruciferous veggies slow metabolism
I want to eat 2 pounds of Broccoli. I love Broccoli 🥦
I like broccoli too, but not that much 😊😊
totally insane confusing
Are you functional?
Im 37 years Hypothyroidism. I do do intermittent fasting and eat 2 meals a day. ❤️🇦🇺🦘