Hashimoto's treatment/symptom relief without meds??

[Danikeyser222]

Hi everyone. Just this morning I met with a new endo through one of our big city hospitals here in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He did diagnose me with Hashimoto's but he is not giving me any medication yet. He does not want to repeat blood work until November. Although I am relieved with the diagnosis (because I have been suspecting it), I am not relieved that I have to deal with the symptoms.
Can anyone offer some insight on other remedies, lifestyle changes, etc to help with my hypo symptoms? This is all so new to me, I just don't know where to start.

Thanks!

[LazyMoose]

The list of suppliments to help specific symptoms of Hashimoto is quite long.

Most people just narrow down what they need based on what symptoms still persist after thyroid replacement.

Some have food alergies , some do not. I cant consume lactose from milk (but most people can),  I can eat gluten but I consume less than in the past just for common sense sake.  Trying elimination diets can help you figure this out.

No one does all of the above- since we all have different symptoms. Some people do none of the above and are fine taking a simple T4 replacement.


A high quality magnesium that does not contain oxide also helps digestive, brain fog, muscles if taken before bed time. This is just as important as B or D vitamins in some people.

Lowering stress and overall healthy eating and lifestyle helps hashimoto people.

[Danikeyser222]

Thank you, I appreciate that

[Red_Star]

"Effective strategies for addressing the autoimmune aspect of thyroid disease include:

Avoid wheat
Selenium to reduce autoimmunity.
Correct vitamin D deficiency
Improve gut flora
Reduce stress
Correct underlying adrenal issue, such as DHEA or cortisol imbalance.
Correct oestrogen dominance. Consider using Natural progesterone.
Detoxify mercury and other toxins.
Supplement selenium to lower thyroid antibodies. Also helps with conversion of T4 to T3.
Correct an iron deficiency.
Herbal medicine Bupleurum, Turmeric, Rehmannia and others.

Other Naturopathic treatments for thyroid.

Herbal medicines Withania or Coleus to increase production of thyroid hormone.
Iodine (not kelp) but in LOW dose. Use with caution in Hashimoto's disease.
Amino acid tyrosine which is the building block for thyroid hormone.
N-acetyl cysteine to detoxify
Vitamin B6 and Vitamin A to improve function of the thyroid gland.
Selenium and zinc to ensure conversion of T4 to T3.
Coconut milk/ coconut oil provides medium chain fatty acids to normalise gut flora and stimulate metabolic rate.
Exercise
Sleep"

Excerpt from Sensible Alternative Hormone Clinic - Thyroid Disease

[Danikeyser222]

I definitely think it was the Dr speaking through her... I think she was reading it from something. Sad thing is, for routine appointments, he is booked out 3-4 months! I think I may give the integrative medicine a whirl and pray that it helps.

Thank you for all of your input. Greatly appreciated.

Danielle

[goolarra]

Yes, disturbing...

Do you think that was actually him speaking through his secretary, or did you get the impression she was speaking for herself?  Sometimes, doctor's office personnel overstep their bounds, and it's still worthwhile to make an appointment and talk with the doctor face-to-face.

Even if you don't end up seeing him again, you have learned some valuable information about him. 1-He won't talk to you on the phone.  2-He treats by the numbers only and will be ignoring your symptoms.  Good to find that out early.

I know we've had members who swear by integrative medicine, but I have no personal experience with it.

[Danikeyser222]

I Called my new dr's office and he doesn't talk to patients in the phone which was pretty disturbing! But anyway the secretary tells me he can not treat my symptoms because it does not show the appropriate levels in my blood work. So he is referring me to a dr of integrative medicine! Ughhh I feel like I hit took 10 steps back. Any feedback on integrative medicine?