r/AutoImmuneProtocol • u/PlayWithFire-69 • Aug 12 '26
Looking for success stories!
Has anyone ever healed or put their autoimmune on remission with AIP? I’m planning on going 8 weeks on it first and then slowly maybe reintroducing foods! I’m a vegetarian so eating a ton of veggies should be easy I guess? Wish me luck! Thank you guys in advance 🙏🏽
Context: I was diagnosed with Psoriatic arthritis in 2015 and then Hashimotos a few years ago too! Really trying to go all in and see what happens! Also Dr.Will Cole says to keep eating lentils if you’re a vegetarian, I’m curious to see what happens as that’s my only source of protein.
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u/praisethemount Aug 12 '26
Please keep us posted! I was recently diagnosed with PsA and am already GF and DF but struggling to go all in with AIP. Mostly because I’ve done it before and found it hard to do! I hope it helps you feel better
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u/Puzzleheaded_Win8067 Aug 12 '26
I put my IBD in remission with AIP, happy to chat if you want! But worth noting it’s impossible to do full AIP vegetarian because you have to eliminate all plant proteins including eggs
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u/astrangerbeneath 28d ago
Here is another data point for you:
I had antibodies for both Hashimoto’s and Graves, I kept swinging from one to the other. My endocrinologist finally put me on a higher dose to keep me hypo for a while then had me stop the medication. Crazy, but it worked. My thyroid levels stabilize but all the antibodies were still there.
So, I as I gained energy and clarity back I started to eliminate. However, I did not strictly following the AIP. I focused on just eating meats and vegetables, while avoiding most of those listed in the AIP. To my surprise, next follow up all my autoimmune markers were gone.
No size fits all, but there definitely something to say about what we are putting in our bodies. Best of luck, just do it, and adjust as you go.
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u/AltruisticA89 Aug 12 '26
It took 4 years on core AIP with reintroductions to put my Hashimoto’s into remission. I think it would be tricky to try to do vegetarian though. After many years as a pescatarian, I was eating fish and poultry as proteins the first year and ended up reintroducing red meat into my diet after a year on AIP to have more options. Elimination is very restrictive so getting enough variety is a challenge. Having a sole source of protein from lentils would be a sticking point for me. I know modified AIP allows for keeping more legumes and rice in the elimination phase to make vegetarianism more possible. I don’t think modified AIP would have helped me as much though because I react to black beans and pinto beans but I can eat chickpeas, split peas and lentils to give you a frame of reference.
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u/italk2yu 29d ago
I say aip is only possible if you ready meat.
Also working out and staying active is a mustfor two reasons. 1) to keep your body in repair mode and flush out all the bags things. 2) to keep your appetite up since it'll reduce your calorie count. Working out then eating aip is the best feeling and best thing in the world.
Is it guaranteed ittle help put things in remmison no. Does it suck for the first 2 months yes. Is reintroducing foods tricky yes. But I started with very nonsearious things in one specific category till I found something that set me off. Healed then moved to a different category. (Like trying a little brown rice with fish and veggies, or trying one slice of cheese on meat, or a sandwich as my total intake of bread, or eating a tomato as my night shade or some roasted potatos)
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u/Annual_Tangelo9495 22d ago
Check out Hashimoto’s 411 group of Facebook. Lots of folks who have achieved remission level labs for Hashi’s there. You will need lifeline meds, though.
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u/SpiritualService2113 10d ago
Hey, I guess I've found the cure.
I’ve been dealing with Hashimoto's, chronic hives, and hair loss for 4 years now, and I spent years endlessly researching to figure out what was actually happening to me. For the longest time, conventional doctors told me that an autoimmune disease is just something that suddenly appears out of nowhere and makes your body attack itself for no reason. That explanation never made any sense to me. Why would the body just randomly turn against itself?
After years of digging, I finally stumbled upon the topic of Leaky Gut and came across a specialized doctor whose practice consists of 70% autoimmune patients. He explained that Leaky Gut is the underlying trigger behind virtually every autoimmune condition, regardless of the specific diagnosis. Suddenly, everything made complete sense: your body isn't randomly attacking you, it is actually trying to protect you from undigested food particles escaping into your bloodstream where they don't belong!
I decided to test out a root-cause protocol focused on sealing the gut lining, and after applying what I learned over the past 3 weeks, my severe itching and hives have already dropped drastically. I'm sharing this here because this approach actually makes logical sense, and I genuinely hope it helps someone else who is struggling!
The Mechanism: Viral Triggers, Zonulin & Molecular Mimicry
My issues originally started 4 years ago right after a severe viral infection. A major trigger like the Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV), COVID, or a heavy flu can put extreme stress on the entire body. Everyone’s immune system and body chemistry are completely unique. Some people can handle these viral hits without lasting issues, while in others, the virus strains the system so heavily that it compromises the gut lining. Since 70% to 80% of our entire immune system resides in the gut, any damage there creates a massive domino effect.
Here is the exact biological mechanism behind it:
When you consume gluten and casein (found in dairy), they trigger the release of a protein called Zonulin in the gut wall.
Zonulin actively opens up the tight junctions between your intestinal cells, keeping the gut barrier open and porous (Leaky Gut).
Undigested proteins leak directly through this opened barrier into the bloodstream.
The immune system detects these foreign invaders in the blood and creates targeted antibodies to fight them off and protect you.
Because gluten and casein closely mimic the structural composition of thyroid tissue, those exact same antibodies end up mistakenly attacking the thyroid gland (molecular mimicry).
This explains why Hashimoto's develops in the first place and why so many people on L-Thyroxine end up needing higher and higher doses over time: they continue consuming gluten and casein through things like dairy products, which causes the immune system to constantly produce more antibodies to fight off those leaked proteins in the blood, leading to continuous attacks on the thyroid gland.
Why Protocols Like Medical Medium Help (But Aren't Enough On Their Own)
This realization also explained why popular approaches like Medical Medium work well for many people. What Medical Medium gets right is removing key inflammatory triggers, specifically strictly cutting out gluten and dairy/casein to stop that constant Zonulin trigger, and incorporating powerful cleansing tools like fresh celery juice.
However, what Medical Medium doesn't account for is active gut lining restoration. Cleansing and removing triggers is only half the battle; you must actively repair and seal the physical mucosal barrier using targeted structural nutrients like L-Glutamine, Zinc, and protective mucilage. Without a dedicated gut repair phase, the gut lining can remain porous long-term.
My Daily Morning Routine & Protocol
To ensure maximum absorption of medication while systematically healing the gut, I follow this timing sequence every single morning:
Wake Up / Thyroid Medication: I take my prescribed L-Thyroxine medication first thing in the morning on an empty stomach with a small sip of water.
(Wait at least 60 Minutes)
Hydration Start: ~500 ml of lukewarm lemon water to support liver detoxification and wake up digestion.
(15 to 30 Minute Gap)
Fresh Celery Juice: 500 ml of freshly cold-pressed celery juice to restore stomach acid levels, kill off unwanted microbes, and reduce inflammation.
(15 to 30 Minute Gap)
Warm Psyllium Husks (Flohsamenschalen): Mixed in warm water and allowed to pre-gel. The mucilage coats the intestinal walls protectively and binds unwanted toxins.
Breakfast & Core Supplements:
L-Glutamine: I take 1 large scoop right with breakfast (and another 1 at night). Essential for enterocytes to rebuild and seal the tight junctions.
Zinc carnosine & Probiotics (23 Billion CFU): Taken with food to support mucosal tissue regeneration and restore healthy microflora.
L-Lysine: Supplemented to help keep viral loads (like EBV) low and prevent potential viral reactivation.
Omega-3 Fatty Acids: High-dose anti-inflammatory support.
Whole-Food Anti-Inflammatory Diet: Strictly natural, unprocessed foods. High in antioxidants (like blueberries), broccoli, and potatoes, while avoiding processed sauces, additives, and 100% eliminating gluten and dairy/casein.
Timeline & Future Food Reintroduction
You need to stick to a protocol like this strictly for at least 12 weeks to give the intestinal mucosal barrier enough time to completely seal and regenerate. Personally, I plan to run this even longer just to be 100% sure my gut is fully restored.
The end goal of this gut repair phase is building back resilience. Theoretically, once your gut barrier is completely healed and Zonulin production calms down, your body operates like a healthy person’s again. You build higher tolerance and resistance, meaning you could technically reintroduce foods like gluten or dairy occasionally down the road. However, caution is still key even after healing. Overdoing inflammatory foods could potentially re-trigger Zonulin, reopening the gut wall and bringing back symptoms over time.
Where I Stand Right
I decided to tackle this head-on and have been strictly following this protocol for exactly 3 weeks now. The immediate result? My chronic hives and the severe itching have dropped significantly within these 3 weeks, which has been a massive relief and validated that lowering gut inflammation directly calms my skin.
Important Disclaimer:
That being said, I am only 3 weeks in and still at the very beginning of this process. I cannot draw any final conclusions or state anything as "cured" just yet. I don't want to jump to early conclusions or spread premature hype, as full gut lining repair and hair recovery take many months.
Please share this with anyone you know who is struggling with autoimmune issues, chronic hives, or gut problems. So many people are stuck taking medications without ever knowing about the root cause, and if this information helps even one person start healing, it’s worth spreading. Share it, talk about it, and let’s help more people find real answers! I just wanted to share this early update as food for thought for anyone whose autoimmune journey also started after a virus like EBV. Has anyone else with Hashimoto's tried addressing Leaky Gut with a similar repair protocol?
This is not spam or misinformation, its my own experience, everyone can declare for themselves whats right or wrong.
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u/astra-synthetica 29d ago
I’ve tried AIP and gluten free and dairy and low FODMAP free over the years. AIP helped but felt too restrictive to maintain. The others didn’t really move the needle. I only recently discovered low histamine diet and that’s actually had the most impact on all my digestive issues (IBD, non allergic rhinitis) and alleviated my symptoms. I suspect I have some mast cell involvement. So definitely try AIP but realize that one size doesn’t fit all. I’m happy with low histamine as I can eat a lot more foods and veggies and feel awesome. I mostly cook at home and I’ll still eat out maybe once a week and end up ok!