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Can hashimoto's hypothyroidism really be controlled by meds? can the symptoms never occur if caught early?

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Yes: The symptoms of hypothyroidism, whatever the cause, can be easily controlled by the proper dose of a brand name, not generic thyroxine (t4) replacement. Treatment is not necessary until lab tests become abnormal. The thyroiditis itself is not curable but certainly treatable.

Answered 2/21/2013

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I recently was diagnosed with Hashimotos but not hypothyroidism. Im struggling with weight loss and Im considering getting off birth control. Ive read long term use of birth control can affect my thyroids. Would getting off of birth control help?

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Hello, I was recently diagnosed with Hypo & Hashimotos and its sent me into early menopause with a 50 pound weight gain. I am trying to figure out how to combat all of this. I am taking 75mcg of Synthroid Hypothyroidism, Hashimotos, and Menopause?

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Anti tpo 875 TSH slightly elevated T3/t4 normal i have hypothyroid symptoms Does this all add up to I have Hashimotos?

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I was told today I have SUBCLINICAL HYPOTHYROIDISM - but they said they will NOT put me on meds yet. I have HASHIMOTO disorder. Should I get a 2nd opinion? In SEPT - I was diagnosed w/ DEPRESSION AND TAKE ANXIETY MEDS ad needed.

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Hashimotos antibodies greater than 1600, almost every symptom of hypothyroidism but TSH is within normal range. Doctor not treating me. Why?

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