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Ok I have hypothyroidism and I was diagnosed with it back in December. Does anyone know if once you have it do you take medicine for the rest of your life? And what symptom do you get? My hair falls out, I'm cold or feel like I can't get warm, my nails are brittle, and a few other issues!
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claire53416 akincaid1984
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Hi,
Yes the tablets are for the rest of your life and you shouldn't skip any tablets.
I get very dry acne prone skin, tired all the time and struggle to sleep or fall asleep when i shouldn't. I also am cold all the time or have night sweats. And my period lasts longer and is so much heavier. And i have problems with my eyes this is even though i am taking my tablets every day.
james_99873 akincaid1984
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Try eating protein based foods like eggs nut and organic chicken!
Don't eat
Cabbage
Broccoli
Cauliflower
Carrots
Turnip
This is because it's most probably hashimotos disease which is where the immune system attacks the thyroid I fixed my fiancee thyroid this way see if it works for you? Anything worth a try. My fiancee was going to have to go for a biopsy and when we went back after 4 weeks her thyroid was normal!
sabrina1971 james_99873
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Your forgot gluten and soy!
They can be very bad for hashimoto sufferers.
akincaid, Google hashimoto root cause and your eyes will be opened to a whole world beyond medications.
claire53416 james_99873
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sabrina1971 claire53416
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I don't think this site will let me list what we can do as my posts have been deleted before, so researching a hashimoto's diet and speaking with a good doctor who understands it is the way to go.
claire53416 sabrina1971
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MtViewCatherine claire53416
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Gluten, found in all wheat, rye and barley products, is known to exaccerbate autoimmune conditions, especially thyroid disease.
james_99873 claire53416
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It's a matter of what not to eat as above
MtViewCatherine james_99873
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It's also important to make sure you get proper nutrition, especially enough natural iodine, and tyrosine. A paleo style diet is very suitable for thyroid disease.
Since stomach problem frequently accompany thyroid disea, it's especially important to maintain good gut health for prope nutrient absorption.
paula8055 MtViewCatherine
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Tutu123 akincaid1984
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Hi
Most people take medication for life but it depends on the cause of hypothyroidism and some have claimed to get better through going on strict diets etc.
Hair loss cab be caused by a number of things - untreated or under treated hypothyroidism, over treated hypothyroidism or changing of doses (I know as I suffer with hair loss too).
Make sure you get your T3 levels checked as some people don't have enough and doctors only usually test your t4 and tsh levels which doesn't really give you the whole picture. There are a lot of people who are still symptomatic after taking levothyroxine - doctors generally aren't that knowledgeable about the details of this condition.
British thyroid foundation, thyroid UK and this forum are all pretty good sources of information if you have any other questions
Take care
sabrina1971 akincaid1984
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I was diagnosed with Hashimotos last October 2015 and I haven't taken any medication yet. I changed my diet and added supplements and the labs are almost normal apart from antibodies. Find a doctor who will work with you if you do not want medication for the rest of your life. It's the auto immune attack that needs to be suppressed, and diet with supplements plus a knowledgeable doctor will help you solve it without medication.
MtViewCatherine akincaid1984
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from a medical perspective, the answer is yes. However, I personally know people who have been able to use natural means to reactivated their thyroid.
Diet and nutrition are a huge part, though difficult to track because the thyroid takes months to respond.