Pooja Reddy Pooja Reddy Asked 6 months ago

Can you still have hashimoto's disease without a thyroid?

I had my thyroid removed a few years ago because of some issues, and I'm on replacement hormones. Someone recently asked me about Hashimoto's, and it made me wonder. Is it possible to still have the disease active, or its effects, even after the thyroid gland is completely gone?

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Kavya Murthy Kavya Murthy Joined Jan 2026 6 months ago
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I am quite new to learning about thyroid health, so please forgive me if this sounds basic. If the thyroid gland is completely removed, does the body still produce the antibodies that caused the Hashimoto's in the first place? I would really like to understand how that works.

Anjali Deshpande Anjali Deshpande Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

Yes, the antibody activity can still be present in the body because it is an immune response. Please don't worry too much, with the right daily medication support, you can lead a completely comfortable life. Just take your medicines on time every morning.

Meera Krishnan Meera Krishnan Joined May 2026 6 months ago

My mother-in-law had a total thyroidectomy but still has high antibody levels because of Hashimoto's. Our family suggests drinking warm water and avoiding certain veggies, but we strictly follow what her doctor prescribes. Regular blood checks are the only real way to keep things stable.

Harcharan Singh Harcharan Singh Joined Jan 2026 5 months ago

I had my thyroid gland removed almost fifteen years ago due to severe issues. In the beginning, I was shocked to hear that the autoimmune condition is still technically active in the system. But believe me, with time, proper daily thyroxine dosage, and a calm mind, you will feel perfectly normal.

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Tina Dsouza Tina Dsouza Joined Feb 2026 5 months ago

Yes, the antibodies can still hang around even after the thyroid says goodbye! But hey, don't let that bring you down. Just take your tiny morning pill, keep active, and you will be completely fine. Wishing you lots of positive energy!

Rohit Verma Rohit Verma Joined Feb 2026 5 months ago

This whole thing is so confusing and honestly makes me very anxious about my own health. It is scary to think that even after removing an organ, the underlying disease doesn't just disappear. But please stay strong, keeping track of your symptoms and staying in touch with a good doctor is the only way to manage.

Shilpa Rao Shilpa Rao Joined Jan 2026 5 months ago

Yes, because Hashimoto's is actually an autoimmune condition of your immune system, not just the thyroid gland itself. Even after surgery, those antibodies can remain in your blood. You must keep getting your TSH levels tested regularly and follow up with your endocrinologist for dose adjustments.

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Vikram Rathore Vikram Rathore Joined Apr 2026 5 months ago

Since Hashimoto's is autoimmune, focus on lifestyle to keep your body strong. If your doctor permits, try adding a brisk 40-minute walk or light strength training to your daily routine. Regular exercise helps massively with the fatigue and sluggishness that persists even after thyroid removal.

Rajiv Khanna Rajiv Khanna Joined Jan 2026 5 months ago

I have been managing this for a decade post-surgery. Remember, removing the target organ doesn't cure the immune system's behaviour. My tip is to track your symptoms like joint pain or brain fog in a small notebook and show it to your specialist during your bi-annual hormone tests.

Savitri Devi Savitri Devi Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Haan beta, bimari toh dimaag aur khoon me hoti hai na, toh gland nikalne ke baad bhi dhyan rakhna padta hai. Tum bilkul chinta mat karo, bas subah khali pet apni goli niyamit roop se khate raho aur samay par jaanch karwate raho.

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