Re: New and thanks for accepting me

[Guest guest]

Thank you for your information. This agrees with what I thought. I

don't see the doctor for almost a month. I just hope she is knowledgeable.

Betty

>

> Hashimoto's Thyroiditis is caused by an autoimmune dysfunction,

> resulting in a damaged thyroid.

[Guest guest]

Hi JJ,

There are several things a person can do to lower antibody levels. In the

preceding conversation, in case you missed it, I mentioned that my daughter with

Graves' and is taking an ATD (antithyroid drug) to lower her TSHRabs. Numerous

studies show that ATDs do lower TSHR antibodies.

RTX aka Rituximab has been helping some patients with Graves'; it seems to lower

the stimulating TSHRabs.

ATDs, such as MMI aka Methimazole and PTU aka Propythiouracil has proven to

lower, even completely get rid of the blocking TSHRabs, for many years now.

Also, there is some evidence that anti-thyroid meds can even help lower the

harmful lymphocytes in Hashi too. (See: thyroidmanager.org aka Endotext)

A drug called LDN aka Low Dose Naltrexone is showing promise for both Graves'

and Hashi patients in lowering all AITD antibodies.

There are probably more that I have not came across yet.

AntiTPO/TG Ab levels decline in most patients with Hashis who are taking thyroid

replacement hormones. The majority of studies were done with levothyroxine

though.

Studies show that 200 mcg of selenium in L-selenomethionine form can help lower

antithyroid antibodies in many people; just beware that Se and iodine need to be

balanced.

Also, many thyroid patients have gluten intolerance and other food

sensitivities. Most food additives, soy, fluoride, and polyunsaturated oils are

toxic to Hashi patients, as well, as triclosan a poisonous chemical found in

antibacterial products –it is toxic to all people.

Many Hashi patients also have anemia issues, especially vitamin b12 issues, so

getting a CBC, and a complete iron panel with ferritin is useful. Many patients

also have poor vitamin D levels, as well as, iodine and potassium concerns.

Other vitamins and minerals may be low as well. Checking adrenals is helpful as

well. Also, many thyroid patients also experience malabsorption so an organic

and quality diet, without processed foods is necessary, and very effective.

I hope this is helpful,

~Bj

>

> To my knowledge, there is no medicine that treats antibodies unless you are

talking about immunosuppressing drugs - drugs that essentially shut down the

immune system -- like what they use to treat RA and such.

[Guest guest]

Hi Bj,

How do you balance out iodine and selenium?

Thanks!

-

> >

> > To my knowledge, there is no medicine that treats antibodies unless you are

talking about immunosuppressing drugs - drugs that essentially shut down the

immune system -- like what they use to treat RA and such.

>

[Guest guest]

hi betty, welcome and so happy that your daughter is well now. i am new to

the group too, but i wanted to let you know about my history with some

endocrinologists. my TPO showed up elevated and i was not told what it

meant, not by 3 different endos or my p.c. i got more help from " google " ,

than i did from anyone else. i finally called my last endo's office in

despiration and demanded from his nurse a test to rule out hashimotos. the

nurse came back to the phone and said the doc says that you do have hashis.

it seems that most endos don't know about it or treat it, nor do they wish to

get involved with it.

i'm now being treated by a cardiologist. after suggesting that i should

probably go to nyc or philly for treatment, he agreed to treat me since i can't

travel.

so hang in there and i sure hope you find the answers you need to get well.

lois

> > >

> > > Hashimoto's can present as Graves-like because as the antibodies

> > > destroy the thyroid, the thyroid releases massive quantities of

> > > hormone into the blood causing it to appear that the thyroid is hyper.

> > > In other words, it's not really Graves, but it causes a false positive

> > > on tests for Graves.

> > >

> > > My TPO of 287 is high and usually high TPO (and/or TG) antibodies is a

> > > sign of Hashimotos. What does your doctor say? Mine were at 452 when I

> > > was diagnosed. Also, Hashi's tends to be hereditary. If your daughter

> > > has it, it's possible you have it too and that it was either triggered

> > > later in you, or that you've had it for quite some time but never got

> > > a diagnosis.

> > >

> > > People can go for decades without getting a proper diagnosis.

> > >

> > > *From:*Thyroiditis

> > > [mailto:Thyroiditis ] *On Behalf Of *Betty V

> > > *Sent:* Thursday, June 14, 2012 1:12 PM

> > > *To:* Thyroiditis

> > > *Subject:* New and thanks for accepting me

> > >

> > > I am 79 and have several autoimmune problems. Recent labs Thyroid

> > > Peroxidase AB (Anti - TPO) H 287 (<35)

> > > Thyroglobulin AB H 23 (<20)

> > >

> > > Does this show I have Hashimoto's? Reading I see it is possibly due to

> > > the Graves. Is this the correct lab to show Hashimoto's?

> > >

> > > Thanks for any clarification.

> > >

> > > My daughter has Hashis which led to cancer. Surgery was successful and

> > > she is doing well.

> > >

> > > Thank you

> > > Betty

> > > Graves Disease

> > > Autoimmune diabetes type 1

> > > Raynauds

> > > Sjorgens

> > >

> > > _

> >

>

[Guest guest]

Hi ,

I take Iodoral; Se; Mg; B2; B3; UNrefined sea salt; Vits A, C, D, and E. To learn more about iodine there is a new video by Dr. Brownstein. http://w3.newsmax.com/newsletters/brownstein/iodine_video/?s=al & promo_code=F2EE-1

I found it interesting what medical students are taught in medical school about iodine.

One of my elderly neighbors cured her thyroid and breast cancer with iodine.

Do research and decide what is best for you.

(It includes a free book, DVD if you purchase his newsletter. You don't have to buy anything to get his expertise, research and ideas.)

HTH,

~Bj

> > >> > > To my knowledge, there is no medicine that treats antibodies unless you are talking about immunosuppressing drugs - drugs that essentially shut down the immune system -- like what they use to treat RA and such.> >>