You are more likely to have other autoimmune diseases if you have one. Are you taking anything for your thyroid disorder?
I have hypothyroidism, which was diagnosed before the MS. If you're hypothyroid, you'll notice a major improvement in how you feel once you've been on medication for a while. It takes a while, however.
Long before my MS diagnosis, I was also diagnosed with fibromyalgia, a diagnosis that my neurologist says was completely bogus. Who knows. However, I will say that untreated thyroid problems causes many problems, if it's really out of whack like mine was.
I hope you're feeling better. Keep in touch. We'd love to hear from you.
Deb
I am sorry to hear about your thyroid and inability to sleep. Do you know if you are hyper thyroid or hypo thyroid?
I would like to recommend a book called "Fat Fuzzy and Frazzled" by Richard Shames MD. He is a doctor that has spent his entire career treating just thyroid disease. He gives alot of suggestions and information. He also has a website with the same title with info. I hope your local library has the book.
Elaine