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thyroid removal for Hashimotos
If the inevitable outcome of Hashimoto's is the progressive decline of thyroid function until it no longer produces hormones, according to allopathic medicine, why not have it removed at confirmed diagnosis, receive 100% hormone replacement, and avoid the years of suffering whilst waiting for the thyroid to shut down?
Thanks Star for that excerpt from Thyroid Manager - Hashimoto's thyroiditis on this forum. I hope and pray that I am one of the 1/4th! Its been almost a year for me and my doctor has bumped down my NDT a full grain! I have to agree this journey does stink, but I will not let it get the best of me! I also have the mutated MTHFR gene so I have the daily double!
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You haven't blundered at all and no apology is needed.
There are several reasons not to jump right into thyroidectomy, immediately upon diagnosis of Hashimoto's. Many have it for years and don't even know it. We must keep in mind that only the ones who have problems seek out forums, such as this. Millions have their treatment and do well with it, so they don't need to seek help from people like us.
Few doctors, at least in the U.S. are willing to do a thyroidectomy, simply because one has Hashimoto's. Typically, there must be other complications, in order for them to agree to a TT.
There are several reasons not to jump right into thyroidectomy, immediately upon diagnosis of Hashimoto's. Many have it for years and don't even know it. We must keep in mind that only the ones who have problems seek out forums, such as this. Millions have their treatment and do well with it, so they don't need to seek help from people like us.
Few doctors, at least in the U.S. are willing to do a thyroidectomy, simply because one has Hashimoto's. Typically, there must be other complications, in order for them to agree to a TT.
My sincere apologies. It appears I have blundered on several levels with my question....perhaps if I hadn't coached it in hypothetical terms, rather that I myself, in looking for any and all solutions to my own suffering, had wondered about surgery as an option.
Not one of the happiest journeys I've embarked upon! Thanks for your comments. Figured there were good reasons people haven't gone for a radical solution like surgery.
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This is a forum where various aspects of thyroid treatment are discussed, rather than a blog. Yes, there are some that will disagree that remission is possible until there is no healthy thyroid tissue left to destroy, at which time the antibodies may go into remission, since they don't attack other organs.
I have found I'm taking too much medication when I exercise (increases endophins which are the boss of the immune system). If only my thyroid gland wasn't damaged after a two month bout of Hashitoxicosis. My endo said it was rubbery. Poor thing.
Here is some info from Thyroid Manager - Hashimoto's thyroiditis...
"Generally the progression from euthyroidism to hypothyroidism has been considered an irreversible process due to thyroid cell damage and loss of thyroidal iodine stores (Fig. 8-4). However, it is now clear that up to one-fourth of patients who are hypothyroid may spontaneously return to normal function over the course of several years. This sequence may reflect the initial effect of high titers of thyroid stimulation blocking antibodies which fall with time and allow thyroid function to return(23)."
Here is some info from Thyroid Manager - Hashimoto's thyroiditis...
"Generally the progression from euthyroidism to hypothyroidism has been considered an irreversible process due to thyroid cell damage and loss of thyroidal iodine stores (Fig. 8-4). However, it is now clear that up to one-fourth of patients who are hypothyroid may spontaneously return to normal function over the course of several years. This sequence may reflect the initial effect of high titers of thyroid stimulation blocking antibodies which fall with time and allow thyroid function to return(23)."
Some people on this BLOG would disagree but there are ways to get into REMISSION! Izzabella wentz has a great book on how to identify your triggers! As well as Marc Ryan with Hashimotos healing in Hawthorne California!
I have elimanated so much and introduced red beet smoothies and bone broth into my diet. My symptoms are going away one by one. It truly is a journey!
I have elimanated so much and introduced red beet smoothies and bone broth into my diet. My symptoms are going away one by one. It truly is a journey!
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I'm currently reading a book called The Hypothyroid Diet by Kevin Dobrzynski. Here is a small section of the introduction...
"You're already aware that you have hypothyroidism; you're familiar with the symptoms, and you may even know how your thyroid works.
What you may not know is how diet plays a crucial role in feeling better and losing weight with hypothyroidism.
Hopefully, your doctor has done a good job at diagnosing and medicating your condition. This will keep your blood test results within the normal range of someone with no thyroid problems.
However, there's a good chance you may still be dealing with symptoms from this condition.
This is because a majority of hypothyroid patients have Hashimoto's thyroiditis - which is an autoimmune disorder.
The problem is not that your thyroid is broken, but that your immune system is not functioning correctly and it's inadvertently attacking your thyroid.
In order for you to start feeling better and losing weight, you must support your immune system. If you do this, your immune system and metabolism will function at a much higher level.
Immune system support means removing toxins from the body, eliminating food allergies/sensitivities, decreasing stress, and giving your body the necessary nutrients to support your thyroid and speed up metabolism.
Most people eat to the detriment of their health and slow their metabolism through poor food choices, which also downgrades the immune system.
Substances like alcohol, sugar, caffeine, refined grains, fruit juices, sodas, processed foods, fast foods, and nicotine all place excessive internal stress on all systems of the body, including the immune system."