Hypothyroidism - Hashimoto's?

I am hypo, Do not know the specifics though, but am gluten free due to also having been diagnosed with Celiac disease. Feel wonderful gluten free, but can't really speak to how I would feel gluten free without having had Celiac as well.

I have hypo as well and for me it's a personal decision that I went GF because in reading and research I have discovered there is a connection on the function of the thyroid and gluten. I feel better without it and I mostly was eating that way by changing my eating habits (more raw veggies, lean proteins, etc) that I only had to really change to GF oats and bread (for when I wanted that slice of toast with eggs- I really don't do the sandwich thing too much anymore). I agree though talk to your doctor and see what they suggest/advise. I have a mild sensitivity to gluten from when they did the testing for me and the doctor said I could eat gluten, however, I just feel better without it My mom also has a mild wheat allergy.

Here is some articles I found when I was researching:
http://thyroid.about.com/u/reviews/loseweightsuccessfully/Thyroid-Diet-Weight-Loss-Programs/A-Gluten-Free-Diet-Helped.htm
http://chriskresser.com/the-gluten-thyroid-connection
http://www.glutenfreesociety.org/gluten-free-society-blog/autoimmune-thyroid-disease-and-gluten/

Also there is a community page on FB where alot of hypo patients chose to go GF and feel better overall from the comments that I have read when asked questions from other readers. The page is great to discuss, ask questions, and talk to others. The page is https://www.facebook.com/pages/Hypothyroid-Mom/147791352031167

I was diagnosed with Hashimoto's 3 years ago. The first year, I had a difficult time getting my TSH levels and levothyroxine dosage leveled out. I asked my doctor about going Gluten Free, and she suggested that I try it and see how i feel. She said that the false negative rate for the tests that they run are so high, that you can have a negative test and still actually be celiac. So, I tried it and felt so much better! Within 2 or 3 months, I got my meds dosage leveled out. I rarely buy any prepackaged GF products, because, let's fact it, they aren't the best thing in the world and watching my weight is SO much easier if I stay away from processed food and stick to meat, fruit, veg, beans and some dairy. (essentially Paleo plus legumes and dairy). I don't think there is any harm in trying it to see how you feel. Keep in mind though that you probably won't see any differences immediately - it takes a couple weeks, and there really are no half measures. Just cutting down on gluten doesn't do any good - you gotta go cold turkey. Good luck!

Definitely talk to your doctor or an endocrinologist - or a professional nutritionist. My own experience with my thyroid (Grave's, treated and now hypo) - I've found that I really need balance in my nutrition. Like marathon_44, I try to stay away from processed foods, but I haven't tried to cut out any one kind of food/nutrition group since a failed attempt about a decade ago that left me in a bad way. It's much easier to control my weight by eating better quality foods and staying away from processed foods. I also find my energy level and metabolism tend to behave a little more like a person with a normal thyroid with the better nutrition.

Celiac disease and Hashi's tend to be linked because both are autoimmune disorders. However, having Hashi's DOES NOT necessarily mean that you have Celiac and should go gluten free. Speak to your doctor about your concerns and see what she/he has to to say. You shouldn't really go gluten free unless you have to since sometimes products that are gf aren't necessarily healthier than one's that aren't. Definitely speak to your doctor if you think you have gluten sensitivity and then you can test it.

They are not the same thing. With Celiac disease you have intestinal problems like irritable bowel syndrome. You may also have an iron deficiency and anemia.

The similarities are weight changes and fatigue. And yes they are both autoimmune and Celiac can be genetic.

I DO know that soy products are bad for hypothyroidism, so I avoid those.

Celiac disease and Hashi's tend to be linked because both are autoimmune disorders. However, having Hashi's DOES NOT necessarily mean that you have Celiac and should go gluten free. Speak to your doctor about your concerns and see what she/he has to to say. You shouldn't really go gluten free unless you have to since sometimes products that are gf aren't necessarily healthier than one's that aren't. Definitely speak to your doctor if you think you have gluten sensitivity and then you can test it.

They are not the same thing. With Celiac disease you have intestinal problems like irritable bowel syndrome. You may also have an iron deficiency and anemia.

The similarities are weight changes and fatigue. And yes they are both autoimmune and Celiac can be genetic.

I DO know that soy products are bad for hypothyroidism, so I avoid those.

Just to clarify, the post did not say that they were the same thing (fyi, to the OP). It said that they do have a tendency to be linked. So often, a person who has Hashi's can have Celiac because it's possible to have more than one autoimmune disorder. Again, having Hashimoto's does not mean that you do have Celiac. So, see a doctor about that--instead of us! :happy:

I have been Gluten free for 9 months due to Hashi's and i have to admit... it did not help me one bit. Not one bit. I know about Cross contamination so before you argue that please know that is not the case.