I was diagnosed with Graves’ disease back in April of 2015. I started anti-thyroid medication at that time.
I went on a gluten free diet and was able to get off medication in September of 2015.
There’s a lot of evidence that autoimmune disease is caused by a “leaky gut” and if you can heal your leaky gut you may be able to get into remission. Though the thyroid part of my disease seems to be under control, I have developed thyroid eye disease which I understand is not uncommon even after you have your thyroid under control.
I am now trying to remove foods I am sensitive to from my diet and also heal my gut. I’m using a book called the Immune System Recovery Plan and I am on steroids. I hope to use dietary changes to calm my immune system and heal my gut so I can get through the eye disease without permanent damage.
I am particularly inspired to do this because my mother was able to drive her autoimmune disease into remission through dietary changes.
I know these changes are not easy and it’s not for everyone. But for me, I’d rather change my diet than be on medication the rest of my life.
Good luck to you!
