Is Hashimoto's Fatal? (The Answer May Surprise You)
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- čas přidán 24. 04. 2023
- Is Hashimoto's considered a fatal disease? Technically, yes, but the reality is that most people will not die directly from Hashimoto's. In order for this to happen you must neglect your health and thyroid for decades which is very unlikely to happen in developed countries like the United States.
But does that mean you are free from risk if you have Hashimoto's? Not at all. We know from twin studies that patients with hypothyroidism have a 50% increased risk of mortality compared to the average population and we also know that Hashimoto's leads to hypothyroidism so this risk is likely relevant to patients with autoimmune thyroid disease as well.
But what causes this risk? It's not from the thyroid itself but from comorbidities that are associated with hypothyroidism.
These conditions include:
1. An increase in cancer risk.
2. An increase in cardiovascular disease.
3. And an increased risk of obesity which leads to metabolic syndrome, diabetes, hypertension, stroke, and insulin resistance.
This may sound daunting but there's some really good news here:
You don't have to accept this risk because you can completely bring your risk back to normal by optimizing thyroid function. You can do this either by taking thyroid medication or by using natural therapies.
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Yes that actually happened to me, almost died before I was actually diagnosed
Me too
@@jaimethomson4172 sorry you went through that, no one will begin to understand what youve been through. I’m glad you have pulled through I know it was not easy
🙏😇🌹
Same, was sleeping 16 hrs a day.
What were the symptoms?
Thank you for all the videos you make, Dr Childs! You are certainly a blessing to so many people, myself included!
Golden information + your energy is that of someone on all the thyroid meds at once, Thanks doc!
I've had Hashimoto's for many years and basically just treated it with medication. I now realize I should have focused more on it and looked into different options. So glad I found these videos.
Very helpful! Thank you👌😎.
Could you do a video on LDN for juvenile arthritis?? My daughter was diagnosed with arthritis at 14 but also has hashimotos. She takes T3/T4 combo so numbers are under control. Anyway.... For her arthritis she's on Hydroxychloroquine and it's fine but I don't think it helps with her hashimotos symptoms. I'm wondering if LDN would also help with the arthritis and maybe she can switch?
What are your thoughts on that matter? I've done some research and I guess people use LDN but there's just not enough info to say for sure🤷
Dr. Hashimoto's thyroiditis is an autoimmune disease attacking your thyroid gland mistakenly by your own immune system. This is i think a better explanation as far as hashimotos issue. Fix first your immune system disorder and hypothyroidism will be gone.
How it can be fixed, the immune system?
How?
Okay doc so my reverse t3 was higher than the range by about 10, however my LDL was 8.8 but I’m super fit and have single digit body fat I know this isn’t much information but any inputs are greatly appreciated
Thank you
I had Hashimoto's thyroiditis, over 8 years with specialists and only reduced tablets to three. I came across Vertera health line based on seaweed and just one tin in less than a month cured me once and for all. If you have any thyroid problem reach out. Don't suffer any more.
one thing is that HASHI can get you on disability.. This is scary and let's at this one closer
Should I be taking the T4 and T3 at the same time or separately hours apart ? Will there be absorption problems if I take them together ?
OMG no endo has ever ever told me this 😢 😢 50%! Having an autoimmune disease also increases risk of other autoimmune disease correct?? What tests should a hashimoto pt perform to early identify cormobidities (checking cholesterol levels and ecg every 2 years are sufficient?)
I have hashis. My TSH is at. 5.75 my Endo says it is just slightly high and has me taking an extra half a pill once a week. I get that it isn't far out of range, but i can not seem to make him understand that I do not feel good unless I am in they mid range of the normal range. I am thinking it might be time to face the fact that I might need a new Endo or have my PCP take over.
@L’esprit de l’escalier My T4 was 1.2 in the normal range but he no longer test my Tt3 or Reverse T3 because they in the past were always normal wether I was on dedicated or levothyroxine.
Can ur T2 supplement increase T4 to T3 conversion to such a degree that I need to decrease my NDT dose? 🤨🤔 Feeling a bit hyper & dropped 4lbs in 2 weeks. New to NDT by 2 months now, so it may be just getting adjusted to it? Currently taking NP thyroid 45mg bid. 😊 So much better than levothyroxine, it was horrible!!
Dr, kindly expoyund on hypoparathyroidism? I had total thyroidectomy in 2016. And my endo doctor told me I am no a hypoparathyroidism after the surgery
Dr.Childs and CZcams friends question not on this topic but very important to me! Is it better to go with CT scan or MRI after the ultrasound to check for malignancy of the thyroid nodules? I would really appreciate your response! Thank you so much!
It might not be the case for you but all my thyroid nodules and my goiter disappeared completely when I stopped eating gluten and cow dairy.
@@CatsAreNiceMeow I'm so happy for you! That's amazing! I'm currently trying that as well, along with avoiding sugar and processed foods. Also trying intermittent fasting. I appreciate your comment, it's always encouraging to hear people's success stories! ❤️
I need help so bad with this stuff I can’t get help from a doctor where I live
They are trying to kill me mine thyroid has already killed itself 20 years undiagnosed. Now I’m stuck taking medicine for my issue, but I can’t even get my doctor to write my meds.
Hi Dr. CHILLS. I think I am going to that part because there is no proper thyroid doctors in Australia. GP don't recognise patients symptoms.
I really give up . My TPO is 1300 which is top high .THS, t3 t4 are normal. I am still on 50MCG oroxine
I have listened to you everyday.
What should I do? About diet. PLEAEEEE REPLY ME . CAN I EAT EGG? PLEASEEEE REPLY.
The first diet change is usually to quit gluten, and see what happens. That's what i'm doing right now. Good luck! Don't despair
See if you can tolerate eggs without bloating , nausea.. no flare ups, no joint pain you can eat eggs. If you have any one of the problems you need to eliminate temporarily then introduce later.
How long can you live with untreated end stage hashi? Months or years?
Your referring videos don't show up when you point them out.
Go and get the medical medium revised edition book and find out the real reason to what causes thyroid issues and how to fix it.
I have Hashimoto's and Hypothyroidism and now I have Cirrhosis of the liver. 😮 Did these two cause this ? I am not a drinker either.
I want to know this too
How much Carbs do you eat? I’m 62, non-drinker, non-smoker, and 5 years ago I was diagnosed with a severe fatty liver with Fibrosis. I was eating tons of pasta & bread every night. I cut out all pasta, breads, rice, wheat products, white potatoes (I do eat sweet potatoes), & any other starches. I also cut out all sugar, & honey. I lost 150lbs - from 320lbs to 170lbs, and take milk thistle & choline every day. I’ve reversed my fatty liver.
Oh, WOW!! I am literally in the same exact boat as you @Christine Pascual!! Was diagnosed with HASHIMOTO'S 27 years ago at the age of 18 after my son was born. Knew something wasn't right. 4 days after he was born, I literally could not get myself out of bed to get to his crib to feed him when he would wake to eat. I actually felt like I was dying. Had no energy to even sit up. Doctors said while in labor, my body attacked my thyroid & killed it. My PCP has been trying to get it within "normal" range ever since. They refuse to refer me to a thyroid specialist, so I've never had the chance to be properly treated because I have an HMO for insurance & can't go see anyone without a referral from my PCP. So she just keeps throwing unithroid that doesn't work at me. I would give anything to see a thyroid or HASHIMOTO'S specialist and to finally feel energy again & be able to lose all of this weight that I've gained (even though I don't eat)!! And to be able to be a normal mom that can get a good night's sleep & be able to function for my little one!! Sorry...I just found this doctor & In learning so much watching his videos and feel like I've been cheated out of my life for the last 27 years. But yes, I have the same thing going on as you. I have to have an MRPC scan done every 3 months for another health concern (cyst on the head of my pancreas), and every time the report mentions my fatty liver/ stage 1 cirrhosis of the liver. And it scares the heck out of me!! I've also had gallstones for the last 9 months mentioned in every report, but my PCP keeps telling me they're nothing to worry about. The last time I checked...a gallbladder full of gallstones wasn't a good thing. Especially when I've been having the worst pains for over a year. I have been trying to change my PCP but no one is taking on new patients. One of the major downfalls of living in a city like Boston!!
@@3cardmonty602 tell us more. That’s a huge weight loss and wonderful story. What other supplements do you take and what healthy habits have you adopted that led to such amazing results?
@@kelleystout33 maybe you can consider a new primary care dr, sad your Dr won’t refer you.