Three Signs You Are in End Stage Hashimoto’s

Here are three signs you may be in end stage Hashimoto’s. End stage Hashimoto’s is what happens if you don’t take any steps to try and treat your condition and it is the result of complete thyroid gland destruction. When this occurs, you will experience very specific and unique symptoms. Symptoms which may indicate you are in end stage Hashimoto’s includes: 1. Thyroid gland atrophy. As the thyroid gland becomes permanently damaged, it will shrink in size. This should be differentiated from early stage Hashimoto’s which may cause your thyroid gland to increase in size. You can check the size of your thyroid gland with an ultrasound. 2. Your thyroid antibodies may reduce. This sounds like a good thing but it isn’t. The reason they drop is because they’ve run out of thyroid gland tissue to destroy. 3. The inability to lose weight or extreme weight loss resistance. Your thyroid controls your metabolism which then regulates your weight. Once you are in end stage Hashimoto’a, you are reliant on thyroid medication which is never as good as the real thing. As a result, patients in this situation always have trouble losing weight. Even if you are in end stage Hashimoto’s, though, all hope is not lost. You can still use treatments to see some improvement in your symptoms. #hashimotos #hashimotosthyroiditis #hashimotosdisease #hashimotosweightloss #thyroidsymptoms Download my free thyroid resources here (including hypothyroid symptoms checklist, the complete list of thyroid lab tests optimal ranges, foods you should avoid if you have thyroid disease, and more): https://www.restartmed.com/start-here/ Recommended thyroid supplements to enhance thyroid function: Supplements that everyone with hypothyroidism needs: https://bit.ly/3tekPej Supplement bundle to help reverse Hashimoto's: https://bit.ly/3gSY9eJ Supplements for those without a thyroid and for those after RAI: https://bit.ly/3tb36nZ Supplements for active hyperthyroidism: https://bit.ly/3t70yHo See ALL of my specialized supplements including protein powders, thyroid supplements, and weight loss products here: https://www.restartmed.com/shop/ Want more from my blog? I have more than 400 well-researched blog posts on thyroid management, hormone balancing, weight loss, and more. See all blog posts here: https://www.restartmed.com/blog/ Prefer to listen via podcast? Download all of my podcast episodes here: https://apple.co/3kNYTCS Disclaimer: Dr. Westin Childs received his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic medicine in 2013. His use of “doctor” or “Dr.” in relation to himself solely refers to that degree. Dr. Childs is no longer practicing medicine and does not hold an active medical license so he can focus on helping people through videos, blog posts, research, and supplement formulation. To read more about why he is no longer licensed please see this page: https://www.restartmed.com/what-happe... This video is for general informational, educational, and entertainment purposes only. It should not be used to self-diagnose and it is not a substitute for a medical exam, treatment, diagnosis, prescription, or recommendation. It does not create a doctor-patient relationship between Dr. Childs and you. You should not make any changes to your medications or health regimens without first consulting a physician. If you have any questions please consult with your current primary care provider. Restart Medical LLC and Dr. Westin Childs are not liable or responsible for any advice, course of treatment, diagnosis, or any other information, services, or product you obtain through this website or video.