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Kindly guide me about Hashimoto's disease.

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I am an 18-year-old girl. I have had thyroid problems since I was around 11. It used to be just considered hypothyroidism but now we have figured out that it is Hashimoto’s disease. I rotate daily between 88 mcg and 100 mcg of Levothyroxine to keep my TSH in check because that is the only thing that works. I get my blood drawn every six months but my doctor has not checked these antibodies lately even though last time, the number was around 5,000 when it was supposed to be 0 to 59. Some days I can barely move, and I am really limited in the activities that I am physically able to participate in. I am just scared. I do not know what is going to happen to me. If someone who is older could help or tell me what happens, I would really appreciate it.

Answered by Dr. Chandra Shekhar

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Dr. Chandra Shekhar is a General Practitioner and a Pulmonologist specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of respiratory and general health conditions. He is skilled in managing asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), lung infections, allergies, and other breathing disorders, along with providing comprehensive primary care. Dr. Shekhar focuses on preventive health, patient education, and personalized treatment plans to improve lung function, overall wellness, and quality of life.

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Hashimoto disease also causes hypothyroidism and you are already taking medication for hypothyroidism. So do not worry. It is a type of autoimmune disease. So kindly go for detecting which autoimmune problem causes your Hashimoto's disease means along with Levothyroxine you have to take some medication also for autoimmune diseases like a steroid or immunosuppressive drugs or Iodine, etc.

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Published At June 14, 2018
Reviewed At July 9, 2025

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Chandra Shekhar is a General Practitioner and a Pulmonologist specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of respiratory and general health conditions. He is skilled in managing asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), lung infections, allergies, and other breathing disorders, along with providing comprehensive primary care. Dr. Shekhar focuses on preventive health, patient education, and personalized treatment plans to improve lung function, overall wellness, and quality of life.

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Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Chandra Shekhar is a General Practitioner and a Pulmonologist specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of respiratory and general health conditions. He is skilled in managing asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), lung infections, allergies, and other breathing disorders, along with providing comprehensive primary care. Dr. Shekhar focuses on preventive health, patient education, and personalized treatment plans to improve lung function, overall wellness, and quality of life.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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