Posted by Larry Hoover on February 15, 2009, at 14:57:31
In reply to Re: Thyroid Function Test » Larry Hoover, posted by Phillipa on February 14, 2009, at 21:11:52
Hashimoto's is tough to treat, and tougher to predict. Two theories about the fluctuations are episodic tissue destruction in the thyroid releasing any stored hormones, and periodic decreases in immune attack, allowing the thyroid to function better. They can't both be true, methinks. All they can do is monitor your hormone levels and try to adjust quickly.
I know I've mentioned it before, but selenium supps help stabilize Hashimoto's. Antibody levels decrease. Hormones become more stable. Probably improves tissue response, too. Clinical trials have used 200 mcg daily selenium as selenomethionine.
Lar
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