The Dr told me it is usually genetic too. Haven't found anyone in my family with thyroid issues yet though.
I guess I just don't like the idea that my body is not doing it's job properly and I will have to take this forever. That it will just get worse until my thyroid is completely wrecked and doesn't do anything. No cool thyroid, harden up!! LOL.
I have had problems with Gluten, not as bad as celiac, but it makes me sick and very bloated so that was in the back of my mind like maybe I triggered it by continuing to eat gluten anyway. I have read that it's usually a genetic predisposition and then may be triggered by environmental factors.
Have also read there have been some studies into different vitamins and minerals that found they reduced the amount of antibodies and improved thyroid function. Think I'll do a lot of research before I get checked again and then talk to the Dr about it, and my acupuncturist as well. Might be something I can do to help it a bit.
My TSH just came back today at just under 5. Lab wrote primary hypothyroidism. My endocrinologist has put me on 50mg thyroxine daily.
When I did an ivf cycle in Nov/Dec, a different specialist put me the same dose when my level was just under 3 (some FS like it as close to 0 as possible when TTC). I took it for about 3 months then stopped when I was hospitalised in mid-Feb (for other stuff).
Anyhoo, I was wondering what is the difference between hypothyroidism and Hashimotos?
Eta - interestingly, my mum is hyperthyroid and is wheat intolerant, my DD is currently being tested for celiacs.
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