Does Hashimoto''s Ever Go Away?
Medically reviewed by Andre Stone | MD, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine on August 25th, 2026.
Hashimoto's thyroiditis is generally a chronic autoimmune condition, and hypothyroidism caused by it is usually permanent. Thyroid antibody levels can fluctuate or become undetectable, and antibodies are not present in every person with Hashimoto's. When Hashimoto's causes hypothyroidism, levothyroxine can restore thyroid hormone levels and relieve symptoms for many people. Some people continue to have symptoms despite normal thyroid test results and may need evaluation for other causes. Levothyroxine replaces thyroid hormone that the thyroid can no longer make in sufficient amounts and can bring thyroid blood tests into the target range. Stable results do not show whether the autoimmune activity has slowed, and medication should not be changed without clinical guidance.
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