General Questions

• Is postpartum Hashimoto's more likely to go into remission?
• Could having increased antibodies, with normal range for TSH and T4, cause weight gain and incredible fatigue?
• I tested low for iodine and my selenium was high; thyroid antibodies have gone from 138 to 154. I was taking kelp powder and I’m concerned that my antibodies increased after stopping the kelp.
• I’ve heard that Ther-Biotic probiotics in high doses are great at reducing antibodies. Have you experienced this?
• I’ve been gluten and dairy free for 4 months. Before changing my diet my TSH was great. I had no antibodies. Now, it’s at 1.8, TPO’s are at 16.8, and TG are 88. I feel horrible. What would cause this? What do the high thyroglobulin levels mean?
• My thyroglobulin antibodies are 203. My last TSH was 4.5, slowly rising from 3.4. I tested gluten sensitive on the high-moderate side, plus I’m showing sensitivities to 43 foods. I'm told I have mild Hashimoto’s. What does that mean? Is there a spectrum?
• My THEA score was 6, but I have interstitial cystitis, vulvodynia and vitiligo. Shouldn't it be higher? I only have one member of my family diagnosed with hypothyroidism, but more may be undiagnosed. My thyroid antibodies are constantly negative.
• Can you share your thoughts on thyroid nodule biopsies and when or if to do them? Do you have any client biopsy stories that you could share? If the nodules don’t grow in size is that usually an indicator that they are benign?
• I have positive liver antibodies. My liver function tests are normal and my ultrasound of my liver was normal. Could this be a root cause for me? If so, what should I do next?
• The only time my antibodies have been positive was when I took iodine, which I know is not a good thing to do. When I stopped iodine my antibodies remained negative. Does this mean I have Hashimoto's?
• My thyroid ultrasound showed that my thyroid is very small and has small nodules. Does thyroid medication make your thyroid small or is it because I have Hashimoto's?
• How long did it take you to get into remission? What is a reasonable timeline?
• I’m disappointed that my antibodies haven’t come down more. I’ve done the liver cleanse and I’m taking quite a few of the recommended supplements.
• Could having food poisoning or getting pregnant have triggered my Hashimoto’s?
• If lifestyle interventions, AIP diet, and supplements should reduce the autoimmune attack, and as a result, TSH should go down, would that be the same strategy for someone who never had super high antibodies, yet TSH is rising and they’re having symptoms?
• If I get into remission, but later I get stressed out or have kids, can the immune process start up again?
• My TSH fluctuates from 2 to 5 to 4. Does this mean that I’m still in the beginning stages of Hashi’s?
• What do people mean when they talk about fluctuations in antibodies? How can you tell if the antibodies are actually going down, to know if what you're doing is helping or not, or if it's just a fluctuation?
• How would I know if I'm in remission?
• Can TgAb or TPO increase because of conditions not related to thyroid? Which conditions affect each type of antibody?
• What does it mean when TPO antibodies are reduced, but TgAB increase?
• Which antibodies are more aggressive, TPO or TgAB?
• I have never been positive for TPO or TG Antibodies, and my thyroid ultrasound is clear. But, I am experiencing symptoms of Hashimoto’s; weight gain, brain fog, burping, pain, and anxiety. I also have fibromyalgia. What could be causing this?
• How is it possible to have Hypo & Hyper symptoms at the same time (out of breath, forgetful, but heat & cold intolerance)?
• In your opinion, can a person have both Hashimoto’s and Grave’s?
• How often and how long does an average attack happen? Can it be as short as a few hours?
• Do you know which brain antibodies should be watched out for? Does it make sense to test for them? How would the high amount of antibodies against the brain manifest itself as in symptoms?
• Do you have any recommendations for Rheumatoid Arthritis?
• What are the main symptoms and issues involved when there is a thyroid attack?
• I’m currently taking Armour with Levothyroxine. Will these help bring down my antibodies?