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Suggest Treatment For Hashimoto's Thyroiditis

I have been diagnosed with Hashimotos . I am not hypothyroid yet but have been told that my thyroid will eventually "die off" and I will become hypothyroid. I feel like I have both hypo & hyper symptoms at times. Is this normal & will I eventually be hypothyroid?
Wed, 7 Jan 2015
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Hi,
Welcome to HCM. I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.

Your condition probably is increased levels of antithyroid antibodies and normal thyroid function tests. This means you are at risk of hypothyroidism.

In this situation there is a 5-8% chance of developing hypothyroidism (thyroid 'die off') every year. In my practice I do a thyroid function tests every 6-12 months in this case and start on thyroid hormone replacement when TSH goes above normal.

There is no way you can prevent this from developing. Some times you may develop hypothyroidism immediately, some times after may years.

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 Hashimoto's Thyroiditis

Hi, Welcome to HCM. I have gone through your question and understand your concerns. Your condition probably is increased levels of antithyroid antibodies and normal thyroid function tests. This means you are at risk of hypothyroidism. In this situation there is a 5-8% chance of developing hypothyroidism (thyroid die off ) every year. In my practice I do a thyroid function tests every 6-12 months in this case and start on thyroid hormone replacement when TSH goes above normal. There is no way you can prevent this from developing. Some times you may develop hypothyroidism immediately, some times after may years. 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.