I found out today that I have Hashimoto's. I had never even heard of it before now so don't know too much about it apart from what I've googled. I don't want to google anymore because it was making me more worried. Would rather talk to other people in the same situation.

Apparently, it is not bad yet. I don't have any symptoms. I only discovered it through a blood test because we are TTC. My results today were:

TSH- 7
T4- 14
Anti-Thyroglobulin Ab- 31
Anti-Thyroid Peroxidase Ab- 4700

Not really sure what those numbers mean except that there are antibodies attacking my thyroid, so my thyroid is having to work extra hard, but my thyroxine levels are still ok ATM. Right? The Dr said that I wouldn't need to go on medication yet, if I wasn't TTC. So she has given me the medication (50mg every second day).

I'm just a bit confused now. I asked if I would have to take medication for the rest of my life and she said no. But then later said that there's no cure and it will just keep getting worse??

I also asked if there was anything I could change that would help, i.e. diet, lifestyle, etc. She said no but I have read that a gluten free diet can help. Gluten does make me feel sick and I feel better off it so maybe that contributed and I could try going gluten free.

I just feel annoyed and angry and upset and worried now. Not really sure what it means for the future. I don't want to take medication forever!!