The most common replacement treatment for Hashimoto’s islevothyroxine (T4).
Your dose may need to be adjusted to avoid breakthrough Hashimotos symptoms.
What Is Hashimoto’s Disease?
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This impairs the thyroid’s ability to produce hormones.
Hashimotos is the most common cause of hypothyroidism in the United States.
Some drugs can also impact the way your body metabolizes thyroid medication.
Dont just assume your flare-up is stress-related, though.
Incorrect Dosage
You may be having Hashimotos symptoms because youre not on the right dosage of levothyroxine.
Once your ideal dosage is reached, you may only need to be tested once a year.
Why Treat With T3 Instead of T4?
Healthcare providers prescribe T4 to allow your tissues to make that conversion when and where its needed.
Some people find this more effective than synthetic formulations.
Thefatigue of thyroid diseaseisnt like ordinary tiredness and may have a significant impact on your life.
Any time you have a resurgence of Hashimotos symptoms, you should let your healthcare provider know.
Treatment
Treatment for a Hashimotos flare-up depends on whats behind the increase in symptoms.
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