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I found out in my early 20s I had hypothyroidism, few years later learned about hashimotos. When my kids were ages 5 and 8 BOTH tested with positive elevated TPO antibodies.
I would love to get that panel
Came in late, what’s the panel?
I am having a hard time finding a dr that really cares and wants to diagnose my problems. I can’t afford “games” I have given up on drs now and trying to do it myself but I can’t lose weight even though I am very physically active now.
Can my thyroid cause ostiocondroma?
So unfortunate that more doctors don’t think and work like you !! Thank you for taking the time to help folks to understand what is going on and share such great valuable insight.
I requested an ANA test and the dr actually told me “where do you want me to call you with the negative result” .. guess what he didn’t call me for 3 weeks! because it came back positive! When he told me he said “you don’t sound surprised” .. I wasn’t because I know something is wrong with me and I can’t get help
Very interesting. My endocrinologist said other A.I. isn’t likely. Thank you for the information
Wonderful test panel. Knowing gave me a peace of mind.
Where would be able to receive these tests? I am having so much trouble finding help in my state.
I don’t …
Can ANA be positive with hashimotos
All three of my older sisters were diagnosed with Hashimoto’s after I was. My mom is hypothyroid not diagnosed with Hashimoto’s but I assume that she has it. My daughter has it as well.
I’ve been busy and having to watch videos later. It’s harder advocating for your own health than it is helping others? I dont understanding that
yes he is stupid
I spent 20 years as a medical coder
I get my blood work done. But I do it thru other dr’s. My GI dr & my rheumatologist. And I have sjogrens
How do they diagnose sjogrens ? I had an ANA test. Now have to see rheumatologist.
I went to a ENT. He does blood work and checked my glands. And a biopsy in your lip.
Lori Hah had no idea. What are your symptoms?
My salivary glands have always been swollen and hard. Then my original primary that I loved found my thyroid. During the problem solving process. I ended up with a ENT dr. And we discussed dry eyes, mouth, nose and a variety of other things. But that is also why I had so much trouble with my teeth decaying. So after having RAI. The ent said that can burn those glands in the process. But I had the dry eyes, mouth, nose and swelling glands prior to the rai.
what about fibromyalgia?
ANA not for Hashimotos. I get it every year.
Ty!
I did all of it including RAC worked on both sides insurance and providers
I’ve had two autoimmune diseases. Hashimoto’s and psoriasis. Is the test for antibodies the same for both Hashimoto’s and psoriasis? My Hashimoto’s seems to be under control however psoriasis has flared up and unpleasant
I struggle to work with my primary dr. She just does not respond nor does my endo. But I do get my ENT & other dr’s just respond better to my requests. Primary dismisses many of my issues. Until I get frustrated and remind her I know my body. I changed my diet drastically. That helped. I handle stress and anxiety thru meditation.
I have high TG antibodies, antibodies for celiac and was told it was a gluten sensitivity, positive ANA, and RNP antibodies. Is it possible for any of these to go away? Also have swollen lymph nodes in my throat constantly. Still haven’t been prescribed any medication. I’m a watch and wait. But I do take the recommend supplements to help.
Would a hysterectomy cause new food allergies and presence of autoimmune issues appearing?
Yes ! Me either
100% agree ..
Antibodies are 131 trying to get down gluten free dairy free low amylose frustrating
why I have lost faith .. I don’t want to be thrown drugs that aren’t going to get to the real problem
Crazy people right?
Thank you! I always felt like fibromyalgia was a blanket diagnosis
Thank you for saying that about fibromyalgia.
I agree!! I got that diagnosis a couple years ago and just found out today hashimotos. They told me for years it’s all in my head.
preach! that is why I am frustrated because specialists don’t talk to each other
I believe Sjorgren diagnosis is the same as fibromyalgia. It’s based on your symptoms if you are tested and have the antibodies. I have the antibodies for Sjorgren and lupus but since I don’t have the symptoms, I was not diagnosed as having either.
What is the test for hemochromatosis? My Ferritin level is high again 118! Can that be my issue with constipation?
Jo-Ann, these are the tests https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/hemochromatosis/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20351448
I have been working on eating better and doing yoga and now work with my husband outside. it has been an excruciating path but I do feel better
can you fix your thyroid if you lose weight?
Yes!
I’ve spent most of my research on Hashimoto’s and how to manage that. Where do I start to understand psoriasis and what I can do to help myself?
Can I ever get my thyroid glands functional after going through Radioactive Iodine treatment?
Yes lack of sleep is huge for me!
Candida was miserable and it still gives me issues and wish I could get rid of it for good !
My psoriasis is on my scalp. So somewhat hidden. My sleep is good. It’s interesting the psoriasis flared up after a 30 day juice fast. That was an interesting experiment for me. Now to heal. Oh! I did have an increase in potato consumption. My food hasn’t been so good lately, I went and stocked up with good veg yesterday. Now to create and eat said good food.
You’re such an asset
Mine are tired of hearing me too!
that’s me dr. , thanks for giving me something very informative on that fibromyalgia, it would rear it’s head at different season’s, you have been so helpful in providing a direction and clarity in these mysteries… always felt something compromises my thyroid, on the path to learning and fixing my system… thank you for sharing, an eager , hopeful, optimistic sufferer….
Do you take medication for your psoriasis?
my next destination… adrenal test, gut , sleep sleep and rest
What helps me now is Hydrogen rich ionized electrolized water H2-OH
Thank you! I heard that was helpful
If you have your thyroid removed do you still have hashimotos?
Can i order my own test for multiple tissue antibodies?
Hello Dr. Shook!
What do you think about Stem cell therapy for thyroid?
I’m excited about the possibilities, but I haven’t seen great evidence for it yet. Also, I don’t trust many of the clinics promoting IV stem cells. I have learned a lot about stem cells because I assist a clinic in NC with patient education on regenerative medicine. This is the clinic: RegenMedHT.com
The doctor that supervises the clinic has outstanding credentials, he’s board certified and fellowship trained: American Board of Integrative and Holistic Medicine, and Fellowship Trained in Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine. This training allows the clinic to provide just about any regenerative therapy, and he’s not keen on the idea of IV stem cells at this point in time, it’s just to early to know if it will help. However, if I was going to do IV, I would visit Neil Riordan in Panama.
Hope this helps.
yes, what would cause the lymph nodes in the neck and a swollen thyroid? when my sonogram came back normal?
Good evening!
I had and ultrasound they say I have a cysts on my thyroid but no need for biopsy what you recommend for cysts to go away and if they even go away.
Me too, Aurora. But I did have a biopsy.
Hope everything came good Lori this thyroid feels like a roller coaster
yes, a rollercoaster indeed
Thank you so much for sharing such a broad perspective on such topics. Very interesting! I’m still pretty new when it comes to thyroid disorders. Learning so much! I’m having a Thyroidectomy soon. Diagnosed with Grave’s disease. Keep up the great work! Thanks again for sharing your knowledge.
Ok thank you!
Thank you so much for all the great information.
I missed the first part of this. My TPO was high but my Dr. tells me not to worry about it because I am pretty much symptom free now…hashimoto’s. Is he correct to say not to worry? I have been gluten free for almost 3 years. TPO didn’t go down much last year.
I actually build fences and run 2 man augers and do home remodeling left my sedentary job that put an extra 150-200 lbs on me
Such important info. thank you
I love to hear more, but I need to sleep. thank you so much.
Hashimoto’s/Hypothyroid here…will read up on your Thyroid Program
Currently eat GF for autoimmune
Thank you & Good Night!
When intermittent fasting 8/16 your fasting after your last meal 16 hours drinking water not just any water, hydration is important and antioxidants are ketones to help get rid of free radicals! 8 hours eating lightly with protein your first meal and hydrogen rich water to keep your body healthy and hydrated! I have been drinking this water for 9 months now and what a big difference! Thank you Dr. Shook! Have a blessed night!
I have 1400 in antibodies… how do feel about taking moducare .. I just started.. I heard it’s suppose to help hashi’s
Really looking forward to watching this tonight when I get home from work. Very interested in this topic as I have antibodies to my liver that doctors here say are irrelevant.
My dr said, Your antibodies mean nothing. Your thyroid is dead! Uggh!!