Her antibodies were high, her gut was off and surgery was on the table. So she started asking what was really driving her symptoms.
Alexandria was told she had the antibodies for both Graves’ and Hashimoto’s in 2017 and initially followed conventional advice, including methimazole. But after facing the possibility of thyroid removal, she explores deeper root causes. This health audit traces the progress she’s made with dietary changes, gut support, and lifestyle shifts and the imminent questions as she prepares for a future pregnancy. We discuss why her antibody levels dropped, where she’s still seeing symptoms, and what steps might help her move forward without fully relying on medication.
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Episode Timeline:
00:00 – Episode Overview
01:44 – Podcast Intro
02:16 – Meet Alexa and her Diagnosis
03:00 – Seeking Alternatives to Thyroid Removal
04:42 – Impact of gluten-free and AIP diets
06:00 – Goiter changes with diet
06:44 – Dairy and food tradeoffs
07:14 – Antibody testing history
08:03 – Gut support: HCl, Rifaximin, colostrum
09:18 – SIBO diagnosis and food sensitivities
10:42 – Gluten, permeability, and testing limitations
11:33 – Lifelong gut issues and acid blocker use
13:23 – Apple cider vinegar and digestive strategies
15:19 – Pregnancy while on medication
16:00 – Detox planning before conception
18:32 – Stool test, travel, and GI infections
19:19 – SIBO, food poisoning, and motility damage
22:16 – AIP next steps and testing decisions
23:52 – Podcast Outro
24:13 – Final Thoughts and Recommendations
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