What is Hashimoto's Thyroiditis?
Hashimoto's thyroiditis is an autoimmune disease in which the thyroid gland is gradually destroyed by thyroid antibiodies. The cause of Hashimoto's thyroiditis is thought to be a combination of genetic susceptibility and environmental factors.
What do patients take to treat Hashimoto's Thyroiditis and its symptoms?
Commonly prescribed and frequently used treatments
| Treatment name | Efficacy | Overall rating of side effects | # of Evaluations |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Levothyroxine
(Eutirox, Letrox, Lannett Levothyroxine, Thyrax)
|
12 |
These charts show data from Hashimoto's Thyroiditis patients' latest treatment evaluations
Who has Hashimoto's Thyroiditis at PatientsLikeMe?
- 395 patients have this condition
- 26 New patients joined this month
- 82 say Hashimoto's Thyroiditis is their primary condition
| <20 | 20-29 | 30-39 | 40-49 | 50-59 | 60-69 | 70+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Age | ||||||
| Gender | |
| 94% | Females |
|---|---|
| 6% | Males |
| Age at first symptom | # of patients | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| 0-19 yrs | 38 | |
| 20-29 yrs | 65 | |
| 30-39 yrs | 71 | |
| 40-49 yrs | 37 | |
| 50-59 yrs | 18 | |
| 60-69 yrs | 1 | |
| 70+ yrs | 1 |
| Diagnosis status | # of patients | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| Diagnosed | 309 | |
| Not Officially Diagnosed | 6 |
These charts show data from Hashimoto's Thyroiditis patients who have completed their condition history