Has anyone tried any alternative medicines for Hashimoto's?

What were the effects?

Thanks,
Kelli


 
Kelli
 
I would be interested in this as well.  My blood test showed high antibody count (662) which they said was indicative of Hashimoto's.  I had not other hypothyroid symptoms other than a marginally high TSH (5.66).  There are a few things on the Internet that state that Hashimoto's can be somewhat reduced, but the results of any studies that were cited were not at all definitive.  Conventional wisdom is that there is no cure.  My take on it is that since the "solution" that seems to work is to just supplement what the Thyroid is supposed to do, no one has been too awfully concerned with a cure.
 
I went ahead and got on a minimal dose of Synthroid and it put my TSH back where it was supposed to be.  I am thankful that I do not have some of the dramatic symptoms that most on this list talk about.  I would not advise anyone to get on some alternative treatment without at the same time continuing the supplement.  If there is some alternative treatment and Hashimoto's can be controlled or reversed, taking the supplement of not would not have any effect on it one way or the other.  
 
That is my unlearned opionion -- hopefully will stimulate some alternative opinions -- again, I would love to hear them.
 
Thanks -- dave
 
 


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