Yes, Kim (feels strange calling you that--) anyway-- I think you're right, that malfunctioning thyroid doesn't necessarily mean an autoimmune disorder. What I meant was that Graves Disease and Hashimotos are autoimmune disorders.

I read that many women have to go on meds when they enter menopause because their thyroid slows down..... but.... I also read (think Oprah had something on it too) that with diligent attention the thyroid can -- after menopause-- resume it's original function and not need any medication. just most doctors don't care to work that hard with a patient, so it's likely that most women, once they start on thyroid meds durring menopause will continue to take them the rest of their lives. I don't see how they can say this -- caused by hormones out of balance due to menopause thus resulting in low thyroid-- is an autoimmune disorder......... it's confusing to me.....

I imagine there are all sorts of medical conditions that can cause the thyroid to be too low or too high.

let us know how you're doing and any updates.

fins