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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