Hives and thyroid?

[irishgirl77]

It seems like I started having hives after I had my daughter 2 years ago. It is random and was mostly contained to my hands and wrists. Recently, it seems to be moving everywhere, I also get this crazy itchiness on the bottom of my feet. I received my thyroid results yesterday and that was within the normal range but my t4 was low.  I'm wondering if anyone else has had this develop after pregnancy or if they have a low t4 and have similar symptoms?

[irishgirl77]

Thanks for the input.  It's really nice to get some information from others who have gone through something similar.  I will take your advice and ask for them to test the TGab and TPO for Hashimoto's. Thanks again.

[TamraW]

BTW - Celiac disease can cause this as well, so request a celiac panel before giving up gluten. :) T.

[TamraW]

I can guarantee you did NOT get the right thyroid tests. Get the TGab and TPOab for Hashimoto's. DO NOT let a doc tell you your labs are fine based on the pituitary hormone, TSH.

Yes, a traumatic experience like childbirth is often followed by this auto-immune disease.

Hive could be caused by the leaky gut. Almost every Hashi I've known has had hives at some point. For more on leaky gut syndrome: http://www.leakygut.co.uk/

The leaky gut eventually leads to the thyroid disease. Stress can also play a huge factor, and nothing is more stressful than childbirth!

If you test positive for Hashimoto's, I strongly suggest a good detox of the gut and eliminating gluten from your diet. Read this book for further information. The BEST Hashimoto's book out there: www.thyroidbook.com

:) Tamra