Hashimoto’s Facts That I Wish Every Thyroid Patient Knew

I’ve been helping patients with Hashimoto’s for a long time and throughout that time I’ve seen a lot of bad information, misinformation, and just plain wrong information. What I want to do today is just set the record straight. Here are 4 things that I wish every patient with Hashimoto’s knew either early on in their diagnosis or right when they were diagnosed. Understanding these facts will help shape your understanding of your disease and better help you navigate the world you are about to step into. Without further ado, here they are: The first fact: If left untreated, Hashimoto’s will result in thyroid gland atrophy. Atrophy just means that it shrinks and once it gets to this point, it’s no longer functional. Your goal should be to prevent this from happening. The second fact: You can put your Hashimoto’s into remission but curing Hashimoto’s isn’t really possible. Curing implies that the disease goes away forever which isn’t usually the case. Remission is a better term because it means you can 100% manage your symptoms and bring your thyroid antibodies down to a normal level. Again, this should always be your goal. The third fact: You don’t always need thyroid medication if you have Hashimoto’s. Mild cases of Hashimoto’s can often be treated with just natural treatments like diet, lifestyle changes, and even supplements. More advanced cases may require thyroid medications like levothyroxine and Synthroid. The fourth fact: Hashimoto’s has the potential to cause both hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism but most patients will end up hypothyroid. #hashimoto #hashimotosthyroiditis #hashimotos #hashimotosdisease #thyroid #hypothyroidism Download my free thyroid resources here (including hypothyroid symptoms checklist, the complete list of thyroid lab tests + optimal ranges, foods you should avoid if you have thyroid disease, and more): https://www.restartmed.com/start-here/ Recommended thyroid supplements to enhance thyroid function: - Supplements that everyone with hypothyroidism needs: https://bit.