As MsPink says antibodies are the things that damage the thyroid tissue. Also called Hypothyroid (underactive thyroid) with Hashimotos (antithyroid antibodies - ATAs). Hashimoto was the japanese scientist who first identified them. You can be underactive without ATAs but I think less common. Euthyroid means the levels ar "normal", either now diease or now treated Just call me Dictionary!
There is such a thing as temporary underactive thyroid, such as for short time after pregnancy, but for most of us it is permanent. I was very shocked and dismayed at the prospect of taking a pill every day for rest of my life, but have got used to it now. Every one has something they have to contend with, at some point and underactive thyroid is not too bad in the scheme of things, eg diabetes, heart disease, etc etc
I now put my thyroid pills (thyroxine is the name of the hormone, there are other brand names,mine is Oroxine) in a days of the week pill box and take vitamins with them too, helps remember. (very nannaish,I know!)
Anyway hope that helps.
cheers
sam
Last edited by Samandpoppy; February 12th, 2009 at 12:54 PM.
Hi Nixon - welcome to here!
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