Hashimoto's Thyroiditis and MC

[Kimelizabeth]

My TSH has been stable for the last several years. Back in Jan/Feb of this year I began eliminating the foods that are known aggravators of MC. I had thryoid labs done mid February and all was well. Began feeling really bad last few weeks so went in and had Doc run thyroid labs more as a rule out. Well, my TSH had skyrocketed from 2.46 to 21.45. I thought surely this is a lab error, so had them re-run. They came back even higher.
Has anyone had any thryoid issues with this disease or subsequent diet changes?
Thanks!

[tex]

Hi Kim,

Yes, thyroid problems, and especially hypothyroidism, are definitely associated with MC. According to our informal poll, we are approximately 7 times as likely as someone in the general population to have thyroid problems. When the intestines are inflamed, other organs tend to become more likely to become inflamed.

Poll About Thyroid Issues

How is your vitamin D level? IBDs (including MC) deplete vitamin D levels. Here is an article that discusses the association of vitamin D deficiency with thyroid issues:

The Role of Vitamin D Deficiency in Thyroid Disorders

You're very welcome,

Tex

[Kimelizabeth]

Hello Tex,
As always, thank you for your feedback.
I supplement with vitamin D and labs last week showed my level at 62 which further compounds my confusion as to why I have no issues absorbing the Vit d but am suddenly having issues absorbing my Synthroid. One would think that eliminating so many autoimmune related foods would improve things.

[tex]

You're right — that is puzzling. Are you taking the synthroid at a time when it shouldn't be affected by anything you eat or any medications you might take afterward, including vitamins and mineral supplements? Multivitamins for example, are supposed to be separated from synthroid by at least 4 hours, because of the magnesium, calcium, and zinc that they contain.

Tex

[Jonas]

Hi Kim,

According to a recent study 10.3% of those with MC also have an autoimmune thyroid disease.

http://www.cghjournal.org/article/S1542 ... 0/fulltext

[Kimelizabeth]

Been on synthroid for ten years and always take it in a.m. on empty stomach waiting at least an hour before eating. Don't take any supplements in a.m.
Never had issues with such a high TSH

[tex]

Kim,

Have you added any new foods to your diet or changed brands of any processed foods? The reason I ask is because cross-contamination with gluten in the diet can cause thyroid issues, even when the cross-contamination is in very tiny amounts. If you do any baking or otherwise use flours that are alternatives to wheat flour, many of those flours are notorious for cross-contamination with gluten during the milling process.

Also, check the labels on any supplements that you might be taking. Sometimes manufacturers change labeling without any warning.

Tex

[Kimelizabeth]

Hi Tex,
Somehow I missed your reply. In answer to your questions, I have eliminated all processed foods with the exception of GF Cinnamon Rice Chex Cereal and no one else in the house consumes any gluten products. We are gluten free. Double checked my supplements and there is no GF issue. Have not started any new medications or supplements.
Was hoping that perhaps one of the other members that has Hashi's had experienced something similar and assuage my fears.