Hypothyroidism Support Group

Hypothyroidism is the disease state caused by insufficient production of thyrohormone by the thyroid gland. There are several distinct causes for chronic hypothyroidism, the most common being Hashimoto's thyroiditis and hypothyroidism following radioiodine therapy for hyperthyroidism. Advanced hypothyroidism may cause severe complications, the most serious one of which is...

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how do you find out if you have hashimotos?

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I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism but, never really found out the cause. I feel like I switch between hypo and hyper at times, and from what I understand, that is a sign of hashimotos. I just want to know which types of tests I would need to figure this out and if the treatment I am on (levothyroxine) would change at all as a result of having it? Thankfully I feel pretty good so I really hope that isn't the case. I just feel like its importanat to know whats causing it. Sorry if I am a little all over the place I just woke up and its early :)
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I just noticed someone has posted something similar...responding to one of use will probably help the other :)
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There is an anti-body test that will determine if it is caused by an auto-immune problem.
LavenderLove
LavenderLove
You have your antibodies tested..I believe it's the TBO..correct me anyone if i am wrong..I agree It is important to figure out what is causing hypothyroidism..My aunt has had hypothyroidism since she was 26 years old (She is now in her 50's) but wasn't diagnosed with Hashi's until after my mom and I were diagnosed with it and she had a lightbulb go off in her head and finally got diagnosed a few days ago...Her doctor was shocked how high her antibodies were..I wasn't her thyroid is dead..anyway point is...i'm sure there are tons of people that are hypo that don't know why and may have Hashi's.
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Is that just a bloood test?
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YES!
LavenderLove
LavenderLove
Yes it is a blood test.
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Thanks everyone
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Jessi- I went through this beginning last September. The tests ordered were, in order: #1) ultrasound (finding - multi-nodule goiter); #2) labs (TSH and T4 initially - TSH was in the gutter, T4 was normal); #3 Nuclear scan (with radioactive iodine - two scans over two days measuring iodine uptake) - this is what initially indicated Hashimoto's which was confirmed by #4) more labs: TSH, T4, T3 and two difference antibody tests - both off the charts on the tiders. Diagnosis in my case was Hashimoto's Auto-Immune Thyroiditis.

I was initially put on the anti-thyroid but with a relocation and a referral to an endocrinologist, it was determined that my initial diagnosing ENT had me on three times the required anti-thyroid.

I would suggest consulting with an endocrinologist once the initial tests are completed and depending on the findings.
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Go to a Endocrinology and ask to be tested for Hashiomto's, it's called TPOab, Thyroid Peroxidaise Antibody test. A quick blood draw!
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