MY HASHIMOTO'S STORY: My Hashimoto's Symptoms, Diagnosis | How I Treat Hashimoto's Naturally
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- Опубліковано 1 жов 2024
- I was diagnosed with Hashimoto’s in January of 2018 after over a decade of progressively worse health struggles.
Here’s my Hashimoto’s story, including:
-My early symptoms
-Searching for Answers
-How I coped with my health struggled prior to my Hashimoto’s diagnosis
-How I found my diagnosis
-The emotional side of Hashimoto’s
-Finding relief through diet, lifestyle, and mindset
-and how I’ve moved forward in my Hashimoto’s story.
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I literally cried watching this video, because no one believes my symptoms ... I take medicine but my symptoms still destroy my daily life. I don't know what to do ... everyone thinks that I have mental problems, because I suffered some months ago anxiety and fear of death ... so hard, I hope that I can be able again to do my daily life ... :( thank you for your motivational words
You're welcome, my heart is with you! You are not alone. There are so many of us who are with you. Many with thyroid conditions also experience anxiety and depression. It's so hard for people to understand, and it leaves those of us battling thyroid conditions feeling isolated and alone. Sending you so much love and support, and praying you find relief through nutrition, lifestyle, faith, and mindset. Reach out anytime. Big hugs!
Almost exactly the same as my Hashimoto's/Graves journey too. Traditional doctors ran my TSH test for over a decade telling me completely normal. Sad that the medical field failed us both for so long.
Yes, so so sad! Breaks my heart to think of how many women are now going through the same experience and struggling daily with symptoms they do not have answers for. Thank you for sharing!
me rn, lol. Can hardly go through my days for several months now. Only 27 y.o and I feel miserable. I feel like I will never feel better again. And the worst part is that the doctors say it's in my head lol. And my endocrinologist said just daily levothyroxine would have my life figured. She never mentioned a single thing about diet.
Did you need to stop homeschooling? I’m so sorry what an awful experience
This video made me cry because it literally hurts so much being forced to hide this pain and no one understanding
“A storm in my body!” This is where I am right now! I lay in bed at night shaking with cold sweats sure I might be dying. You are sharing my story but I’m not on the other side yet.
Oh, my heart dropped as I read your comment, because I wouldn't wish that on my worst enemy. Please know you are not alone, my heart is so with you, and I am sending you so much love and support. Don't give up. Keep working with your medical team and keep dialing in your nutrition, lifestyle, and mindset. Reach out anytime. ❤️ You got this...it may not feel like it today, but you got this.
I was diagnosed with hashimotos yesterday after years of suffering from many symptoms (dry dry skin, heart issues, brittle nails, irregular periods, can’t get pregnant, feeling very cold) and also I’ve always been extremely severely skinny and I need help gaining weight
Thank you for sharing Nessie! I am glad you are finding answers with your medical team, and am sending you lots of support. Hugs!
Thank you, Shanna. This story sounds identical to mine. I feel less alone now ♥️
You're welcome, Kristine! It really is so comforting to know we aren't alone. Sending you lots of love and support! Feel free to reach out anytime.
I so appreciate your honesty. I haven’t been diagnosed but I have a lot of symptoms. It’s gives me hope to see your joy. I reckon God brought your video to me. Thank you ❤
Mam naturopathy is Good for hashimoto? Plz replay eye iritatation is a symptoms of hashimoto
Hi Arya, Finding a functional medical doctor, integrative medical doctor, or naturopath can be supportive for many people. Sending you lots f support!
Thanks for sharing I have tried AIP but still haven’t found the cause. I think there is something else underlying so far I have hashimotos since 2015, Reactivated EBV diagnosis last summer & IBS constipation dominate. Sometimes I feel human other times like right now I want to crawl in a hole till it passes back to the ok times. Been doing everything that supposedly works but as soon as the season changes or I get under more stress than my normal stress I go backwards.
Going through this. Got diagnosed with hypothyroidism myxedema. Suffering from joint pain. Thanks for sharing!
Your story is very similar to what I am dealing with now. I’m being told I am borderline hashimotos and not at a point for medication. I’ve been feeling like I’m crashing for years now without a way to manage. Would you mind sharing your thyroid test results so I can do a comparison? I need to somehow self diagnose and find ways to treat this.
Hi Jessica! I somehow missed your comment, and I apologize. So sharing my thyroid test results won't necessarily help you. I think you are looking for information showing optimal thyroid ranges, which can be found in a table in this article: thyroidpharmacist.com/articles/what-to-do-if-your-tsh-is-normal-and-you-are-anything-but/. Dr Izabella Wentz is a great resource for thyroid issues and Hashimoto's and has many articles and a couple of books.
Is this lady on eltroxin medication? I have just been diagnosed with hashimoto's and put on eltroxin 50 mgs medication .. the only way I found out I had hashimoto's was getting a full blood count 2 months after my weightloss surgery to check I'm ok, I struggled with weight for years n years got upto 240 pounds, it's crazy because in my pre op full blood count my thyroids were normal...so they must not of tested my tpo like you said pre op .. and I see your not on medication now ..I got put on it straight away, I'd love to know how long I have had it...I also see the covid vaccine has caused some cases of graves etc, I have had fertility issues, terrible period pain, heavy periods since 9 years old...migraines, absolutely no energy, weight gain easy as hell, never keep weightloss off...
I can relate so well with your journey!! Thank god for naturopathic doctors! Thanks for sharing!
Very emotional story😭 I am happy that you got your life back!! I am struggling with all these right now! Also severe digestive issues. Do you think that soil based probiotics are ok to take with hashimoto's? Thank you.
Thank you so much Miga! I appreciate your support, and am sending you so much love and support! My heart is with you. Generally speaking, I think soil based probiotics are a great option. My favorite is Megaspore, which you can order at a discount here: us.fullscript.com/protocols/shannanemrow-probiotic-support
@@ShannaNemrow Thanks a lot for your kinds words 🙏❤️ I really appreciate and yes I would love to buy this megaspore!!
Your story speaks to me. I've been on AIP because I have multiple AI diseases. May I ask what your TPO level was? I'm in the process of getting diagnosed with Hasimoto. My TPO in 2018 was 483 and just 2 weeks ago its 1280. I am also positive for Thyroglobulin antibodies. Did they test you for this too? I feel like I'm dying. My hair is falling out in clumps, I have bald spots. I don't know what to do.
You are such a lovely giving sharing person. I immediately subscribed ! Thank you
I really appreciate your diet approach info 😊
Is it true that you can't eat broccoli with Hashimotos?
Are you still taking thyroid medication? I was diagnosed with Hashimatos in July 2017. I haven't felt good since. I have been on all kinds of thyroid medicine and have seen so many specialists. And still no relieve in symptoms.
Hi Shawna! So sorry you are going through this! My heart is with you. I am not taking thyroid medicine. When I was diagnosed with Hashimoto's in January 2018, my thyroid levels weren't quite where I needed medicine so my endocrinologist asked me to come back in 3-6 months to be retested. I started AIP within days of my diagnosis and haven't needed to go on medicine at all. It's been almost two years. With that said, if you start AIP or change your nutrition substantially, you'll want to work closely with your medical team to monitor your thyroid levels to adjust meds as needed. Nutrition and lifestyle were truly game changers for me.
@@ShannaNemrow Thank you! I definitely want to change my diet and hopefully things will start to get better.
@@shawnahall580 You're welcome! Sending you so much support!
Thank you, Shanna. You have given me hope. I’ve been sick my precious Daddy passed away on September 9th, 2013. You are an inspiration & “an angel among us trying to deal with these ongoing medical issues. Thank you so very much, GOD BLESS YOU! Suzette & Mark Stinson
You're welcome, Suzette and thank you for your kind words! I truly appreciate them, and am sending you so much love and support. I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your dad, and I have no doubt he is still with you in spirit. Xo, Shanna
Thank you so much for sharing your story with us. I hope you make another video to update us on your journey. I will be looking for an alternative medical doctor as well. I have not had any luck with my doctor giving me a full panel exam.
Also, wanted to include that you're a rockstar. Thank God for your "stubborness" and disbelief in that diagnosis being the end for you. I believe your family had something to do with your inability to give up. You're a role model ma'am. Sending love and healing to you!
Oh my goodness, thank you so much for your kind words and support! It truly means so much to me! Thank you for the idea of updating my journey. I hadn't thought of that and I love that idea! You are right - my kids are a big part of my why and my stubbornness to not give up. Sending you so much love and support, and praying you find a functional medical doctor or naturopath who helps you in your journey. ifm.org is a great option for finding a functional med doctor.
I just found your videos after following Melodye Reynolds also. I have watched several videos AND I have experienced every single one of these symptoms, including pre-eclampsia during pregnancy. Because I'm morbidly obese AND I had excellent typical bloodwork, they never believed something was wrong. I was only told "lose weight and you won't feel that way." and I compared my typical diet to what my thinner, healthier co-workers ate and I had the "healthiest" diet of anyone I knew!
There was NO REASON I kept gaining weight and when I told a doctor, they didn't believe me. They'd tell me to lay off fast food or stop eating so much junk. THANK YOU for your video series'. It's been SO HELPFUL in being an advocate for myself and speaking up for what I need.
I cried for a while because I felt like SUCH a hypochondriac and no one believed what I was going through. My (soon-t0-be) husband finally started believing me when he noticed I have LOADS of bald spots all over my head from these issues and he found someone to believe me and actually help.
You're so welcome, and thank you so much for sharing! You are not alone, and sadly I've heard similar experiences from many people. I'm so glad you are learning to be your own advocate and so proud of you for speaking up for your needs and setting boundaries! It really is such a key! Thank you again for taking the time to share - I know many people will read your comment and feel less alone and inspired. Thank you for being here! I am cheering you on!
@@ShannaNemrow Thank you, that means so much!
Wonderful Video!!!! Thank you for posting!!
You're welcome and thank you so much! ❤️
13:40 my life in 2017! I still wonder how I succeed to stay strong and resist that hard period
Thank you for sharing! I so relate. I look back and think, "wow, I am so much stronger than I thought possible. That was a dark and difficult period and I survived. I made it through."
Thanks for sharing! 🙂💕 Over the past 2 years that you've been on AIP, how has it affected your lab work? Did your TPO go down and stay down? Or have your labs fluctuated?
You're welcome! So I was on AIP elimination phase for 10 months, and in the reintroduction phase ever since. Last time I had my TPO checked, which was early this year, my antibodies had not gone down. I felt totally shocked since I felt like a new person and my symptoms were gone. After sharing my experience on my Instagram account and digging around some more, I learned that for some people antibodies take years to go down, and in others, they may never go down. With that said, I have a couple of IG friends who've been able to bring their TPO number down into normal range. I go back in soon to have them rechecked (in January), and I'm sure I'll share the results when I get them. I also learned through the experience to focus more on how I feel physically, emotionally, and spiritually, and I FEEL amazing most of the time. ;) Also, just a heads up, I recently read information that discussed TPO results can vary depending on the lab you go to. Meaning, stick to the same lab for testing when possible.
@beautifully simple home my answer is below :) xoxo
Thank you! Wow. This is my story.
You're welcome! It's also comforting to here we are not alone ❤️
Well done Strong Lady 🙌
Thank you for the inspiration
Hi. Very interesting. A dear friend is struggling with this. Was ur joint paint intermittent or constant?
Hi! So my joint pain was intermittent. With that said, some days when I was at my worst, it was pretty consistent. My heart is with your friend - this really is so hard!
@@ShannaNemrow Thanks so much Shanna. Stay Safe & Blessed.
@@Poppi_Weasel You're welcome, and thank you! Praying you are well, and stay well.
Thank you so much!!! You gave me hope ♥
You're welcome! Sending you lots of love and support!
AMAZING!!!!!
Thank you so much! ❤️🙏🏻
What exactly did they see on your ultrasound? My tsh levels are normal, but i have a cyst and nodule on my thyroid. And my thyroid is enlarging.
The ultrasound of my thyroid showed that the "texture and contour" of my thyroid as "irregular." I was then referred to an endocrinologist who diagnosed me with Hashimoto's based on my ultrasound alone. I asked for the thyroid anitbodies blood test to confirm the diagnosis, so he ran a TPO blood test and it confirmed Hashimoto's.
Thanks so much!
@@fluffyflo2602 You're welcome :)
@@ShannaNemrow Got my ultrasound results yesterday. Good thing is the doctor said my nodule isn't suspicious anymore. But i have another nodule, so i have 2 nodules and a cyst. Back to the endo i go. Did you have swelling in fingers and pain??
@@fluffyflo2602 Thank you so much for sharing! Praying all goes well at the endo! So I used to have some swelling and pain in my fingers a couple of years ago, but that cleared up with AIP in time. AIP can be so beneficial for pain and inflammation.