“Would the use of immunosuppressants treat autoimmune (Hasimoto's) thyroiditis without the use of levothyroxine?”
I was diagnosed with autoimmune thyroiditis that causes hypothyroidism at the age of 4. I am turning 13 years old next month. Since it is autoimmune, I was wondering whether taking immunosuppressant drugs could be an alternative treatment to the daily use of levothyroxine. I suppose that if my immune system stopped attacking my thyroid gland, it would treat my hypothyroidism while preventing goiter or thyroid cancer. What do you think?
Male | 13 years old
Medications: levothyroxine
Conditions: Hasimoto's thyroiditis
1 Answer
The use of immunosuppressants is NOT indicated in the management of Hashimoto's thyroiditis
