Hashimoto’s Disease: When Your Immune System Slows You Down
Your immune system may be quietly sabotaging your thyroid and slowing every part of your body.
3. Symptoms: Same as Hypothyroidism
Hashimoto’s disease usually develops slowly. As the thyroid becomes more damaged, hormone levels drop and symptoms of hypothyroidism begin to appear. At first, a person might feel more tired than usual or gain weight without a clear reason. Some may not notice any symptoms for years.
In rare cases, the thyroid becomes overactive for a short time before slowing down, which can cause a brief phase of restlessness or rapid heartbeat. But as the gland weakens, the body slows down overall—often leading to fatigue, brain fog, and other common signs of an underactive thyroid.
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