Overview

• Luddington reports that her persistent fatigue and “slothy” sensation have eased significantly since she started levothyroxine.
• Her treatment plan includes returning to her physician every six weeks for blood tests and dosage adjustments.
• She first learned of her Hashimoto’s diagnosis through routine blood work about two and a half months ago and disclosed it on her August 6 podcast episode.
• Hashimoto’s disease occurs when the immune system attacks the thyroid, leading to underproduction of hormones that regulate energy levels.
• Before treatment, Luddington experienced cold sensitivity, brain fog, mood changes and heavy fatigue that she initially attributed to perimenopause or aging.