Hypothyroid

This auto immune disease is so prevalent! Why? So many patients are taking Synthroid the drug that is the standard answer for this problem by the doctors. Last winter I was diagnosed with potential hypothyroid. I have increased thyroid peroxidase antibodies. My original doctor wanted to put me on Synthroid immediately and I refused until I get more information. I went for a second opinion and that doctor concurred that I should be on Synthroid but recommended I see an endocrinologist. So here we are 8 months later and I will be seeing an endocrinologist next week about this. It takes a long time to get an appointment with these guys. In the mean time I have been reading and investigating a lot about Hypothyroid since both doctors told me that don't know why you get it. I can't help to think it is environmental. That was my deduction. It doesn't run in my family, and I've never had radiation treatment for thyroid. I am not iodine deficient. So what's left!! Chemicals. Could it be a workplace hazard? Radiation and harsh chemicals used to disinfect the room after each patient. Mercury in the air from old amalgam being removed. I don't know but I'd like to find out why there is such a prevalence of hypothyroid. God made us perfectly and our bodies are amazing healers. I have done everything I can in the last 8 months to try natural remedies that I had read about. I will see if anything worked when I get my bloodwork redone. I came to one determination. My body is not deficient in SYNTHROID! I want to avoid it like the plague!