Hashimotos

@stayblessed, sorry to hear that.
I am not a medical doctor, so pl consult endocrinologist for expert opinion. Yes. I have mentioned about it earlier. I was diagnosed with this condition, two years after the birth of DD. It is an autoimmune condition affecting thyroid, so not easy to reverse it. I am aware that there are some treatment in homeopathy, but it cannot reverse it. My ayurvedic doctor suggested me to follow my endocrinologist. The best and easy way is to accept the condition, and take levothyroxine every morning in empty stomach. Due to this condition, we may have to take this medicine life long.
So, just consider it as a change in routine.
My doctor also mentioned that my crtitically low vitamine D that time, was one of the reason for triggering autoimmune condition. So, check blood work to confirm that. It is better to take vitamin D, omega 3 etc ( especially cod liver oil/ fish oils). Also , make sure your daughter is not anemic, by taking iron suppliements. May be a multi vitamin is a good option to consider. Once its normal, the other issues like hairfall , skin dryness will reduce.
Make sure TSH is below 1.0 even though normal levels are upto 4-5 mU/L. Its a manageable condition, but regular blood work is needed to evaluate changes. Now, my family doctor monitor it every six months. Hope this helps.
Please start thyroid medication to manage it even if TSH looks normal as decline in thyroid function can affect different aspects of body functions. I take 88mcg of levothyroxine and can vary with persons. Also, low vitamin D ( above 50 is better ) can trigger other autoimmune issues as well ( in my case also). Good food alone wont fix it.
Check this paper.
Vitamin D Treatment in Patients with Hashimoto's Thyroiditis may Decrease the Development of Hypothyroidism - PubMed.

 

I think you should go for a second opinion. Waiting for TSH to shoot up to 10( thats hypo) , in my opinion is not a good approach. All my doctors in USA, told me that it should be close to 1. In my case too, It took a lot of time to improve vitamin D levels. Thats why I tried cod liver oil capsules too. May be my body absorbed D better in natural form . That helped me. Any brand is fine I guess. I use now "Spring - Valley Cod Liver Oil ", got from local medical store. Available in amazon too. Some times thyroid issues cause inflamation of thyroid, so these supplements help. In my case, ultra sound of thyroid indicated that inflamation that time.

In homeopathy also, you have to take medicine routinely, one of my relative tried that, still he is taking, but it didn't cure his condition( powder plus medicine three times or drop. I asked him today. Still TSH high).Its up to you to decide that.

If she has constipation, it can be due to hashimoto , dont take iron tablets as it elevate the issue, instead try ' slow release iron'. If its severe, try stool softner or laxatives to make sure BM is regular. Drink lot of water, eat medium fibre foods( extreme fibre foods increase size of stool and make it harder, try fruits like pear, papaya, small banana) and can try medication like Triphala. Its important to have regular BM as severe constipation can lead to issues in the Anal area. Also, make sure she is active and doing some excercise.

In my experience, your DD should start thyroid medication, it may help the associated symptoms. Please read more about it. Lot of articles are available online.
Hope she feels better soon.

 

@stayblessed
Sorry to hear! I don’t know much about hashimotos except that it affects the thyroid. Just wanted to insert a word of warning that people don’t realize - for women especially the two transition phases, puberty and menopause, is a time when they MAY develop conditions that impact that softer organs like pancreas, thyroid liver etc. So please take lot of care as to her diet and exercise and make sure she is getting proper balanced meals and nutrition. She should avoid processed foods, soda or any food containing preservatives or sugar substitutes or ‘diet foods’ even if it is a little bit or ‘just a snack’ or ‘harmless’. Please give her real food you can adjust the quantities and make her exercise. Please be vigilant just for next 2-3 years. It’s easier said than done with teenagers I know!

 

Take a second opinion. It is irresponsible to let TSH to rise to 10. I had a phase in my early teenage years where I had severe hair loss and bad skin. We didn’t know to consult specialists then, almost 40 years ago. My pediatrician and another doctor suggested that I take vitamin B-complex and iron to help with the hair loss. It took a while but things improved slowly.
I developed hypothyroidism as an adult and I now keep my TSH at 2.5 or under. I also take vitamin D and biotin every day, and iron on and off.
Make sure your daughter is taking vitamin D3 as that is better absorbed than D2. I take a combination of vitamin D3+K2 that is supposed to absorb better. It can take a long time for this vitamin’s levels to improve.
There are several formulations of iron available. The heme iron versions are supposed to cause less gastric upset. You can try a few till your daughter finds what agrees best.

 

I take a brand called Sports Research which I get on Amazon. Nature’s Bounty is also a good brand. Biotin is water soluble so it’s not a concern. D and K are stored in the body so it’s better to have periodic checkups.
Kids can be unwittingly mean at times. I remember being teased in school for my “yelli vaal pinnal” ( braid which looks thin like a rat’s tail) when my hair loss was at its worst.
Maybe you can take your DD to a salon and have them show her some tips and techniques for styling her hair every day.