29/09/2025
💊 Why Thyroxine Isn’t Treating Your Hashimoto’s 💊
If you’ve been diagnosed with Hashimoto’s and prescribed thyroxine, it’s important to understand what this medication actually does—and what it doesn’t do.
➡️ Thyroxine is a replacement hormone.
Its job is to top up thyroid hormone levels when your thyroid can’t keep up. This can relieve symptoms like fatigue, brain fog, and weight changes.
❗️But here’s the key:
Hashimoto’s isn’t primarily a thyroid disease—it’s an immune system dysfunction.
Your immune system is mistakenly attacking the thyroid, creating inflammation and gradual tissue damage.
💡 Taking thyroxine doesn’t calm the immune attack.
It supports your hormone levels, but it doesn’t address the root cause of why your immune system is misfiring in the first place.
This is why many people still experience symptoms—despite “normal” blood tests—until they work on:
🌱 Reducing inflammation
🥦 Supporting gut health
⚖️ Balancing blood sugar & stress
💤 Prioritising rest & recovery
Medication can be an important piece of the puzzle, but true healing means supporting the immune system, not just replacing hormones.
✨ You deserve a plan that goes deeper than a prescription.
If you would like to address the root cause of your Hashimoto's, book an appointment today 👉👉 jacqui.gruber.com.au
