Yes, I do know I have Hashimoto's, I made sure to get my thyroid antibodies tested and they were really high. My TSH was high, while my T3/T4 were low. I know it's genetic on my father's side because many of my family members on that side have it, yet those on my mother's side don't. We've all likely had the same vaccines, however my own immediate family has had way less than my extended family, so I don't know if I can immediately contribute it to that. No doubt the vaccines don't help matters, though.
I've been reading up about Hashimoto's from Dr. Izabella Wentz's books, and they're a great resource! I've also heard good things about Dr. Brownstein's books too, but I'm going to finish Wentz's books first.
I'm on a leaky gut/autoimmune diet currently, feeling better for the first time in 6 months. I cut out gluten, grains, dairy, sugar, soy, caffeine, and alcohol. A lot of puffiness in my ankles and face is gone now, bloating gone, skin is getting better, etc. I still seem to be having a lot of hair fall though, but it appears this is caused by my really low iron levels. I've been taking iron supplements for a few months now but it will be a while until my numbers finally get in a decent range. I'm also taking a ridiculous amount of other supplements, since I was low on just about everything. Zinc, selenium, magnesium, calcium, D3, B-complex, NAC, inositol, and way more that I can't think of off the top of my head. I keep a list and schedule so I can always remember what to take and when.
Yes, I do know I have Hashimoto's, I made sure to get my thyroid antibodies tested and they were really high. My TSH was high, while my T3/T4 were low. I know it's genetic on my father's side because many of my family members on that side have it, yet those on my mother's side don't. We've all likely had the same vaccines, however my own immediate family has had way less than my extended family, so I don't know if I can immediately contribute it to that. No doubt the vaccines don't help matters, though.
I've been reading up about Hashimoto's from Dr. Izabella Wentz's books, and they're a great resource! I've also heard good things about Dr. Brownstein's books too, but I'm going to finish Wentz's books first.
I'm on a leaky gut/autoimmune diet currently, feeling better for the first time in 6 months. I cut out gluten, grains, dairy, sugar, soy, caffeine, and alcohol. A lot of puffiness in my ankles and face is gone now, bloating gone, skin is getting better, etc. I still seem to be having a lot of hair fall though, but it appears this is caused by my really low iron levels. I've been taking iron supplements for a few months now but it will be a while until my numbers finally get in a decent range. I'm also taking a ridiculous amount of other supplements, since I was low on just about everything. Zinc, selenium, magnesium, calcium, D3, B-complex, NAC, inositol, and way more that I can't think of off the top of my head. I keep a list and schedule so I can always remember what to take and when.