Is Hashimoto's Disease Related to Hypothyroidism?

Answer 1

Is there a different treatment for hshimotos than hypothyroidism

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If the patient has shown hormone deficiency, the treatment is the same as hypothyroidism.

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In hashimoto's, patients show Hyperthyroidism in early stage, when it progresses, patients develop Hypothyroidism. In hypothyroidism stage, the treatment is the same as in hypothyroidism.

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thanks for the info much help :)

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This describes my condition exactly!. I started with Graves of hyperthyroid and then many years later now have Hashimoto's thyroiditis. I am 61, Female. The Hashimoto's was diagnosed about 5 yrs ago. I was in remission for a couple of years and on no meds.. Then boom! Underactive!