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Thyroid Cancer, Nodules & Hyperthyroidism (Expert Forum)
Am I suseptable to other autoimmune
Answered by
Mark Lupo, M.D. - Thyroid Nodules, Thyroid Cancer, hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism, Thyroid Ultrasound
Thyroid & Endocrine Center of Florida
Sarasota - FL
Questions in the Thyroid forum are answered by Mark Lupo, MD. Topics covered include Goiter, Graves Disease, Hyperthyroid, Parathyroid/Calcium Problems, Thyroid Cancer, Thyroid Nodules/Cysts, Thyroiditis, Thyroid & Pregnancy, Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH), Thyroid Tests, and Thyroid Surgery.
Am I suseptable to other autoimmune
by AppleJacs, Apr 10, 2007 12:00AM
Hello I am Aj.
I am very new to this thyroid stuff. I had my second child 6 months ago. I had a new Dr. for that pregnancy.
Long story so I will get to the short one. I thought I would mention to her how I have tendency to drop things a lot or it takes a few tries to grab something. So she decided to run some blood tests.
They said my thyriod came back a little off, and sent me for another. The only thing I remember her saying from the was my TSH was 10.6, she said it was suppose to be around 1. or so, she said I was Hypo. Then she took more blood and they wrote on paper, antibodies are abnormal and is refering me to an endocrinlogist. I don't know what it means, my follow up with her isn't for another 8 weeks. I can wait no rush.
She started me on Levothyroxine I have been on it a week. I know it takes 6-8 weeks for it to kick in. I have been reading a lot about thyriod diseases.
Funny thing is I never experienced any of the symptoms of thyriod disease lol, it was a funny catch. I am not concerned I know this is a controlable disease. I am just curious, if it turns out it is autoimmune am I at risk of other autoimmune diseases? Does it follow any sort of pattern?
ThxAj
I am very new to this thyroid stuff. I had my second child 6 months ago. I had a new Dr. for that pregnancy.
Long story so I will get to the short one. I thought I would mention to her how I have tendency to drop things a lot or it takes a few tries to grab something. So she decided to run some blood tests.
They said my thyriod came back a little off, and sent me for another. The only thing I remember her saying from the was my TSH was 10.6, she said it was suppose to be around 1. or so, she said I was Hypo. Then she took more blood and they wrote on paper, antibodies are abnormal and is refering me to an endocrinlogist. I don't know what it means, my follow up with her isn't for another 8 weeks. I can wait no rush.
She started me on Levothyroxine I have been on it a week. I know it takes 6-8 weeks for it to kick in. I have been reading a lot about thyriod diseases.
Funny thing is I never experienced any of the symptoms of thyriod disease lol, it was a funny catch. I am not concerned I know this is a controlable disease. I am just curious, if it turns out it is autoimmune am I at risk of other autoimmune diseases? Does it follow any sort of pattern?
ThxAj
Doctor's Answer
by Mark Lupo, M.D., Apr 14, 2007 12:00AM
, Apr 14, 2007 12:00AM
You have hypothyroidism due to Hashimoto's -- the most common cause of hypo -- ie, the immune system attacks the thyroid. There is a slight inc'd chance of developing other autoimmune disease, but most don't.
Most likely, this was brought about by the pregnancy -- post-partum period is one of the most common times to develop hypothyroidism. It is important to get it under control before the next pregnancy.
Most likely, this was brought about by the pregnancy -- post-partum period is one of the most common times to develop hypothyroidism. It is important to get it under control before the next pregnancy.
Probably would have to see your dr about the carpal. I have worn splints (available in most pharmacy/ dept stores) at bedtime off and on for yrs since I also have carpal tunnel. Recently I was diagnosed hypothyroid (Hashimoto's) and am hoping the carpal tunnel will improve with Synthroid treatment and whatever else my doc prescrbes.