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Thyroid connection

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sandra01720
sandra01720

My doctor is checking my thyroid again. Have a swollen thyroid. Have any of you with thyroid issues along with LS had swollen thyroid? I'm so stressed about this all.

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  • kimmiesue
    kimmiesue sandra01720

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    So this is all interesting. I had my thyroid tested right about the time I was diagnosed with LS and my levels were off I guess but within a range that my Dr said she doesn't normally treat. Also, I get that throat clicking you are talking about but didn't think to mention it and wouldn't have known how to describe it but I know EXACTLY what you are talking about!
    • sandra01720
      sandra01720 kimmiesue

      Posted

      This is very interesting. I also had levels that they were watching a year or two ago but they went to a range doc was comfortable with so they stopped checking it. I've often wondered if I have under active thyroid. I have at least two aunts with thyroid issues and possibly an uncle. Also a cousin was seriously affected by hers till she got treated. My aunt says it's hard to get a proper diagnosis. Apparently Canada's threshold for treatment is such that it needs to be quite significant before they treat it! sad

      How long have you had the clicking in your throat? I think mines been a half year or so.

    • susan99000
      susan99000 sandra01720

      Posted

      Sandra,i have underactive thyroid and was asked by my Gp if anyone in the family has it,my sister and 2 maternal aunts have it.
    • joannah
      joannah kimmiesue

      Posted

      A naturopath may be able to help with thyroid situations that are "within normal levels "

  • susan99000
    susan99000 sandra01720

    Posted

    i have an under active thyroid for which i take meds daily for the rest of my life,also have arthritus and exzema and was told by my GP that LS is sometimes diagnosed by having auto immune deseases .whever i`m stressed out my exzema flares up,and i know the LS will flare up a couple of days later

     

  • judy10572
    judy10572 sandra01720

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    Well this is interesting, I also have nodules on my thyroid gland, at the moment they are not affecting my thyroid levels, I am beginning to  wonder if  this condition is connected to an overactive. Immune system. I love having these discussions it's amazing what similarities in general health conditions we all have, I had my gall bladder removed 5 years ago, so I know your gall bladder secretes bile which breaks down the food you eat , maybe this could be relevant to the diet issues, I had stomach troubles for years ( until they found a gall stone) have taken proton pump inhibitor tablets for years ( Lanzoprasol) , still on them because of a haitus hernia, to stop acid reflux. Who knows ! All these things may be relevant, let us all keep making comparisons ( doing the research our consultants should be doing)

     

    • sandra01720
      sandra01720 judy10572

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      I don't feel so alone anymore! Will let you know when I get my blood test results back. Do the nodules bother you? Did you also need an ultrasound?
  • j02359
    j02359 sandra01720

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    My understanding is that there is a research proven link between LS and thyroid problems - a significant proportion of people, if they have one also have the other.  My specialist for LS made sure I had blood tests for TPO antibodies - thankfully came back ok but it shows that there are strong links between all these auto-immune conditions.  Every best wish.
    • sandra01720
      sandra01720 j02359

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      They are checking my antibody levels also

      Will be interesting to see what that shows.

    • cynthia40883
      cynthia40883 j02359

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      Yes, I have had antibody elevations off and on. Some have been quite high.I only got LS in the last two years.Have had autoimmune thyroid disorder for 30.I will talk to my endocrinologist about too test, specifically thx
  • sandra01720
    sandra01720

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    How can I tell you how much your kind words mean! I am and was so stressed, no surprise my LS, which was doing better is flaring some today.

    Good day to do something relaxing I think.

  • hanny32508
    hanny32508 sandra01720

    Posted

    Sandra, I have a thyroid problem as well.  Started in my thirties, was originally a hyper and after RAI (Radio Active Iodine) treatment it became hypo.  At present there is more good knowledge available than thirty years ago and for the better.  I would encourage you to do some research.  A name to follow is for instance Mary Shoman (not sure about the spelling of her last name)  on her website you can find a lot of good info regarding  thyroid problems.
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