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I've just been diagnosed with Hashimoto's diesease and as a result have vitilogo and a very slow matabloism and sporadic menstruation and sometimes heart palpatations. The specialist said that my condition is not critical enought to warrent any meds yet, he will keep monitoring the thyroid levels. Has anyone had this? Does it Hashimoto's diesease reslove with weight loss? My wish is to avoid putting any meds in my body for as long as possible.    — Joanna (posted on April 28, 2006)

April 28, 2006
hi there, i have hypothyroidism also known as hashimoto disease (thats what i have been told)i have had this since high school ,and i have been on meds since high school, i will have to take thyroid meds for the rest of my life, if you have a thryoid issue ,dont play around with it, it controls alot of things , like your hair, skin, hormones, fatique, weight loss,if too low ,not good at all, dry skin, moodiness,body aching, it controls alot . so just thought i would put my words in ,hope this helps, i had my surgery on 3/15 and i have lost 45lbs since surgery,feeling great but its a struggle cause of the thyroid issue, they have to change my thyroid meds again cuase its still to low.but mine flucurates it goes high then low never balanced in all these years . anyways i hope this helped some . rebecca basra
   — LUVROSE4U

April 28, 2006
Hi - I normally hate to dispense advice here - I figure we all have to find our own way and I don't want to risk offending anyone by sounding like I have all the answers, but since I have had Hashimoto's for the past 17 years, I felt like I should answer. I have taken medication from the start. At first I was upset about the thought of taking medication for the rest of my life, but it really makes a difference! I had RNY 26 months ago and lost 180 pounds but I still need the same meds for the thyroid that I always did. Your doctor could/should do bloodwork to determine the amount of meds needed, etc. I don't think that Hashimoto's ever resolves with weight loss and it certainly didn't in my case. My advice is to read up as much as you can about the disease - I think you may find that to not medicate would ultimately be more dangerous. Also - you may consider seeing a thyroid specialist (endocrinologist) if you haven't already - my experience with that was much different than with my primary doctor. Best of luck to you.
   — Dee G

April 29, 2006
Hi, I have Hashimotos. It did not get better when I had my surgery almost two years ago and I have lost 150 pounds. With Hashis you must completely suppress your thyroid so that the anitbodies dont continue to attack the thyroid. I also suggest you go to an endo doc who knows about Hashis because you need meds to control this. You also must watch your intake of certain goitrens. Soy is something you must use as little as possible, I know this from experience. Well, I wont go on here, but please go to an endo to get some help. Lisa Spiker
   — LisaSpi