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Home » Steps I Took to Improve My Thyroid That Worked!

Steps I Took to Improve My Thyroid That Worked!

by Adrienne 67 Comments Published July 22, 2015 Updated: Jan 23, 2021

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thyroid blood test results--thyroid antibodies for hashimotos

hashimotos blood test results--thyroid improved

If you've been following my blog for awhile, you know that I have thyroid disease.  I had borderline hypothyroidism in college, then once again after having my 2nd child, and then was diagnosed with Hashimoto's disease (autoimmune of the thyroid) about 2 years ago.

That means my body has been attacking itself -- in particular my thyroid.

Neither thyroid disease nor Hashimoto's is fun.  And it wasn't for me.

I suffered from:

- anxiety
- hair loss
- insomnia
- leg swelling
- food sensitivities
- heart palpitations
- fatigue

and more.

I didn't feel well and needed help. So I search the internet for help, and after literally months of a trying out a few local practitioners, and interviewing several online practitioners, I chose a Functional Diagnostic Nutritionist (the author of this post), and then later hired another practitioner to help me deal with this condition -- and we're still working together.

After many diagnostic tests, consults, dietary changes, supplements, and other therapeutic methods, this week I finally got blood work back that made my heart soar.

My blood sugar is in a very healthy range.

And my thyroid antibodies are down.  Way down.  In fact, according to the Reference Range of the lab that I used this time, my antibody levels are completely normal.  And according to the most strict lab ranges that I have seen, I am just 2 points off "normal".

Woo hoo!

I really wanted to reach out and tell you what I did.  And what I wish I'd known at the beginning of my journey.  It would have saved me a bunch of time, and money.

How I Turned My Blood Work Around

So as I said, I have worked with 2 practitioners since my diagnosis.

My regular physician wouldn't work with me, and sent me to an endocrinologist.  I really didn't want to go that route since I figured he would put me on meds and tell me that I couldn't get better.

So I started making phone calls.

I so wish, when this all started, that I knew what I know now.  I literally spent hours and hours and hours looking for a good practitioner, and researching treatments and diets.

I already knew there were foods that can hurt the thyroid, tests beyond the TSH test that your doctor might want to order, and I had a lot of questions to ask my physician and holistic practitioner, but I was still very much in the dark.

With my first practitioner, I learned a ton.  I already was eating and living pretty clean, so other things needed to be addressed.

We:

- eliminated typical trigger foods -- soy, dairy, corn, and gluten (I was already off of gluten)
- worked on liver health
- found and got rid of a parasite
- worked on adrenal health with supplements and lifestyle changes

I was doing so much better after working with her, but knew I needed more work.  My thyroid antibodies were still high.  They had dipped some, but returned to their initial levels following this treatment (I've heard this can happen when you first work on improvements).

I really wanted my body to stop attacking my thyroid.

So I made more calls and did more research.

Recent Things I Changed

1.  AIP Diet:

During my searching time, I ended up going on the AIP (Autoimmune Paleo) diet.  What a difference!  Symptoms quieted down, I slept like a baby for the first time in many months, and still adhere pretty much to the diet.

2.  Carbohydrates:

For a long time I was eating really low carb.  It's such the rage these days, that I basically found myself to be almost afraid of carbs.  However, carbs appeared to be my friend.

I met Dr. Alan Christianson in September of 2014, and was introduced to his Adrenal Reset Diet.  He did extensive research showing that carbohydrates eaten at midday and evening meals were supportive for the adrenals (of course, we're not talking refined carbs, but healthy ones).   Up until that time I was eating pretty low carb.  More low carb than I should have been, in retrospect.  Additionally, if you are at all familiar with the Trim Healthy Mama eating plan, it recommends not going too low carb all the time and even encourages you to remember that carbs are important and should for sure be included in a healthy eating plan.

So I started upping my carbs.  It's tempting to think that low carb is the way to go, but from what I have read, carbs are important for so many things.

3.  Supplements

I added some supplements.  Some I decided on on my own and some were at the advice of my new practitioner.

We added in liver support and a few other things. Liver support has been a very important part of my overall health support.

 

thyroid blood test results--thyroid antibodies for hashimotos

The Labs Prove It

The truth is, that when I got this blood work done, I expected to receive bad results.

We had just gone on a work / vacation and it was, while a fabulous time, incredibly stressful and I had many nights with little sleep (including several with only 4 hours).

So I was so thrilled when I opened the email and saw....

1.  My Blood Sugars were more where I wanted them to be, and

2.  My Thyroglobulin Antibody was basically undetectable

3.  My TPO (Thyroid Peroxidase) was the lowest it had been since my diagnosis.  According to this lab's reference rages, the level was normal, and according to the strictest lab reference ranges that I have seen, I am just 2 points above normal!

Like I said, when this all started, I didn't know where to turn.

I spent countless hours reading, researching, and trying to figure out what I should eat, what supplements I should take, and what advice to follow.

This post may contain affiliate links from which I will earn a commission.

Resources

One of the BEST resources I found at the time was Izabella Wentz's book, Hashimoto's Thyroiditis - Lifestyle Interventions for Finding and Treating the Root Cause.

I had the priviledge of meeting Izabella in September 2014, and she really knows what she is talking about.

One of the best books on thyroid health in my opinion.

One of the best books on thyroid health in my opinion.

Do you or someone you know have thyroid disease?
What has helped you the most?

 

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About Adrienne

Adrienne Urban is the Founder and Owner of Whole New Mom. She has a background in research, journalism, insurance, employee benefits, financial markets, frugal living, and nutrition. Seeking a better life for herself and her family, she uses research and consults with many physicians and other practitioners to find solutions to the variety of issues they have dealt with including life-threatening food allergies and thyroid and adrenal concerns. WholeNewMom.com is the result of her experiences and knowledge gained throughout the process. Posts are reviewed and verified by the Whole New Mom team.

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  1. Corinthea Harris

    June 22, 2020 at 12:38 pm

    Hi there! I’m wondering what two practitioners you worked with (and still work with?) to reverse your antibodies and put your Hashimotos thyroid in remission?

    I was diagnosed in the past couple months and have been on the hunt and it seems impossible to find the right people to have in your corner.

    Thanks!

    Reply
    • Adrienne

      June 28, 2020 at 11:33 pm

      Hi there and welcome. There is a link in the post to the first practitioner whom I worked with. The other one isn't working as a practitioner any longer. That being said, my last numbers were up a bit so I am thinking about what to do next. What's interesting is that since then, however, my chronic fatigue is almost completely gone. I really think I have tick borne disease and I know that I have issues w/ mold toxicity as well. It's been a long haul but I'm doing a ton better. Feel free to reach out if you'd like. See my Contact Me page. How you find someone to help!

      Reply
  2. Louis Dallara

    March 09, 2019 at 2:32 pm

    Two Things helped put my thyroid back on track. I deal with Wilson's syndrome,
    1- Thytrophin PMG from Standard Process Labs (Protomorphogen Extract)
    2- Thyroid Support Complex by Pure Encapsulation

    Reply
    • Adrienne

      March 09, 2019 at 5:56 pm

      That's great to hear!

      Reply
  3. Janice

    August 28, 2018 at 11:37 am

    I'm so delighted and impressed that u r actually healing yourself and that yur nearly there.
    Very similar to myself I've diagnosed myself and I want to heal myself u recently sent u an essay on messenger.
    Congratulations u deserve to be better, the amount of time u have put into research and then to share it with us.
    Thank you so much.
    Ianice

    Reply
    • Adrienne

      December 18, 2018 at 5:30 am

      Hi there. Sorry I couldn't understand your comment very well--not sure where you sent the essay to me. Take care and thank you!

      Reply
  4. Linda

    May 13, 2018 at 6:18 am

    At age 62 now and learning so much about health and eating Etc. Thank you for the information I plan on sharing some of it on my Facebook page as well. It's a group page. Thank you. Linda

    Reply
    • Adrienne

      June 25, 2018 at 12:42 pm

      You are so welcome! Sorry I removed the name of your page b/c I don't allow self promotion here. Hope you can understand! 🙂

      Reply
  5. Brady

    April 13, 2018 at 12:10 pm

    Hi there,

    So I’ve just recently discovered you, your blog & Facebook page. THANK you for all of the information, personal experiences, etc. !!!!!
    I have hypothyroidism, I’ve changed my diet as you have But I’m curious what supplements you take? I also have Fibro and psoriatic arthritis. Yikes! Any recommendations on treatment/therapy? Oils? Etc????

    Reply
    • Adrienne

      July 04, 2018 at 7:13 pm

      Sorry for the delay in responding. I can't medically advise, sorry!

      Reply
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