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Suggest Treatment For Hashimotos Thyroiditis

female aged 52 diagnosed with Hashimotos Thyroiditis on 75 mcg levothryroxine suffering from low energy, bloating, overweight symptoms. Have sore throat probably inflamed difficult to speak at times this has been going on for around 3-4 months, Please help!
Thu, 9 Oct 2014
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Hi,

This can happen with Hashimotos thyroiditis in early stages. This is due to the swelling in thyroid due to destruction.

If I were your treating physician I would first rule out upper respiratory infection and gastritis. If it is not there a trial of analgesics is all you need. In severe cases short courses of steroids (Prednisolone) for 1-2 weeks will help.

Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help.

With warm regards,

Dr Ajish TP (MD,DM)
Consultant Endocrinologist.
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Suggest Treatment For Hashimotos Thyroiditis

Hi, This can happen with Hashimotos thyroiditis in early stages. This is due to the swelling in thyroid due to destruction. If I were your treating physician I would first rule out upper respiratory infection and gastritis. If it is not there a trial of analgesics is all you need. In severe cases short courses of steroids (Prednisolone) for 1-2 weeks will help. Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help. With warm regards, Dr Ajish TP (MD,DM) Consultant Endocrinologist.