Autoimmune and Hypothyroidism/IGA NEphropthy

[Qbear]

Is there anyone else out there with these diagnosis? I am 15 and have Hypothyroidism (age of 7)and IGA Nephropothy (Bergers Disease)9Age of 14) I am told that these things were caused by an autoimmune disorder but no one can tell me what the disorder is. my last blood work now shows my sugar  to be high....what next?

[matilda587]

I have had hypothyroidism since I was 21..Im now 45.i is when your thyroid gland which controls all you glands,and hormones,stops workin.Thank goodness all we have to do is take a pill!Many things happen to your body-weight gain,dry skin,dry hair fatique-but that will all subside somewhat.hope Ive helped you.

[karajo]

Hi and welcome to MedHelp.

I did a little researching the IgA Nephropathy.  It sounds like what my nephew had when he was about 10.  He had Nephritis for many years and the doctors told my sister that he would eventually need dialysis.  

What I found out was...

Immunoglobulin A (IgA) is an antibody that plays a key role in your immune system by attacking invading pathogens. But in IgA nephropathy, this antibody collects in the glomeruli, affecting their filtering ability.

Researchers don't know exactly what causes IgA deposits in the kidneys, although IgA nephropathy appears to have a genetic component in some people.

IgA nephropathy is also sometimes associated with other conditions, including:

>Cirrhosis, a condition in which scar tissue replaces normal tissue within the liver

>Celiac disease, a digestive condition triggered by eating gluten, a protein found in most grains

>Dermatitis herpetiformis, an itchy, blistering skin disease that stems from gluten intolerance

>Infections, including HIV infection and bacterial infections

>Henoch-Schonlein purpura, a condition that results from inflammation of the small blood vessels of the skin, joints, intestine and kidneys

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/iga-nephropathy/DS00856/DSECTION=causes

Hope this helps.  Praying for you.  God bless, Kara

[FancyPantsandMe]

I was diagnoses with HYPOthyroidism about 10 years ago..however since I've been changing my lifestyle, changing what I eat..yes I said changing what i eat..I've been able to reduce my medication as my thyroid is beginning to heal and repair on it's own ( with the right foods your body can and will heal on so many different levels).  I was on 120 mg..now on 60..also my Hashimoto's autoimmune numbers have steadily been declining over the last 2 years..so my hope is that is on it's way out as well.  We'll see.

I would recommend you emerse yourself in anything by Dr. Fuhrman M.D.  his site is www.drfuhrman.com and some of his books are Eat To Live, Fasting and Eating for Health.

Be well and know that the knowledge is out there to reverse most diseases, you just have to be looking in the right places.  Will everyone heal? that is the question...depends on so many factors but Dr. Fuhrman has had over 10,000 patients and his track record of reversing disease is phenominal!

Eat well, live well, be well.
~Amy~