hashimotos

[Jessi63]

What is the difference between Hashimotos thyroiditis, hashimotos encephalopathy (hope I spelled that right), and hashimoto toxicosis?  Simple terms please.  Brain fog is pretty strong these days?  

[AR-10]

Hashimoto's thyroiditis is the most common form of Hypothyroidism. Thousands of people have it, and many of them get along fine with very little medical assistance.

Hashimoto's Toxicosis is a rare form of Hashimoto's. the easiest way for me to explain it is to ask you to go to my profile and read the first bit of my journal.

Hashimoto's Encephalopathy is an extremely rare form of neurological disease caused by high Hashimoto's anti-bodies, which mimics Dimentia (dementia). There are only a hand full of patients in the country diagnosed with it, and if it is caught early, it can be treated with steroids. There are other symptoms that manifest, but dimentia (dementia) is the first real clue leading to diagnosis.

[AR-10]

I shouldn't brush off Hashimoto's thyroiditis as I did, without further explanation.

Many people, and I have several relatives in this catagory, have Hashimoto's with fairly low anti-bodies. Once they are diagnosed and on meds, the disease progresses very slowly, and they may be able to get along under the care of a GP with occasional med increses over a span of decades.

Many never even see an Endocrinologist.

If one has high anti-thyroid anti-bodies, the disease can progress faster and may lead to other complications. The med changes are more frequent, and the high count of anti-bodies can tear the thyroid apart significantly.

I was not trying to make light of that form of Hashimoto's, but just pointing out that almost everyone with Hypothyroidism has Hashimoto's.

For my mother, my sister, and my aunt, it was a case of low anti-body counts, and they have lived with it for decades with relatively simple treatment, although they have all had times of being out of balance with their hormones and TSH levels.

[Jessi63]

I'm just sooo confused over all this.  And if i go looking it up I'll swear I've had it a one point in time or dwell on the fact that I may get it.  It's easier to just ask you guys, selfish I know.  But it works for me.

[anjalisharma090]

I have thyroid toxicosis.......and I am sick of it..some days hyper...some days hypo..and forgetfullnesss......I can't make up my mind for RAI.....can someone who had RAI done tell me how they feel being hypo and also if synthyroid can make you 100% fine after RAI. Can synthyroid control ur hypo state after RAI...plzz I really need some comments...thanks...

[Cynnieb4]

sure can. If you do rai your going to be completely hypo. I would assume you would know when you return to hyper if your overmedicated.

[Applecore]

I have hashimoto thyroiditis and graves disease.  I was hyper than had RAI and became hypo.  It is my understanding that I have both diseases because my nodules are still producing and my endo said it is unusual to have both but I do.  I don't know any more than that.  I guess for me the RAI didn't take away completely the hyper.  I don't know what it would do for you.  Basically the only symptom I have now if extreme tiredness, wanting to sleep and have to sit down after most tasks that I do.  My thyroid is within normal range 1.4 so I don't know what to blame this tiredness on.   You will make a decision as you are learning all the sides to this disease.  I have heard of people that don't even have to take any meds because what is left of their thyroid is making enough hormone to keep them stabile.   Good luck on your decision.   linda

[Cynnieb4]

My brain fog is really strong with high levels of anxiety from being normal. I am having some other issues as well perhaps ferriting????  I just switched to armour today so I am hoping that this won't last long. I know I am severely depressed from gaining all weight. So as long as they can keep me from swinging, I should be able to beat the brain fog.

[anjalisharma090]

do you gain weight after RAI? does it make you feel tired ....and even after being on synthyroid you would not loose weight because your thyroid is gone? is it true?