hashimoto's thyroiditis

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I have a patient, 16 year old female, who has been diagnosed with

Hashimotos. She is currently taking thyroid replacement hormone

(Synthroid). She presents with fatigue, weight gain, lack of

appetite, mild depression. My question is, it OK to tonify the

Spleen in case of an autoimmune disease? In other words, if herbs

have an immune stimulating effect, will that cause the body to

attack the thyroid more? Does anyone have experience treating this

problem? Thanks.