A member asked:

If you have hypothyroidism does that mean you will test positive for hashimotos as well?

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Dr. Randy Baker answered

Specializes in Holistic Medicine

Often, not always: Hashimoto's thyroiditis is the most common cause of hypothyroidism; most who are hypothyroid have thyroiditis- some experts say over 90%. But it does not always show up on blood tests; some with negative blood tests have positive biopsies but I don't advise biopsies. It is wise to test, as thyroiditis should be treated differently. See https://thyroidpharmacist.com/about-hashimotos/

Answered 2/9/2019

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