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Thyroid Cancer, Nodules & Hyperthyroidism (Expert Forum)
Autoimmune disease after TT?????
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.
Autoimmune disease after TT?????
by SuzieQTT, Jul 12, 2007 12:00AM
I am 2 weeks post op for TT and biopsy was all clear and Hashimoto's Thyroiditis was confirmed...thyroid was very large with multiple nodules. I was wondering if I am at risk for any other autoimmune diseases? What happens now that the thyroid is gone? How does the body react in regard to the immune system?
Suzie
Suzie
Doctor's Answer
by Mark Lupo, M.D., Jul 15, 2007 12:00AM
, Jul 15, 2007 12:00AM
There is a minimal risk of other autoimmune disease, but most of my hashi patients only have hashi. The immune system's ability to fight infection is generally not impaired.
Member Comments (3)
by rohit_786, Jul 13, 2007 12:00AM
Well if one has one Autoimmune disease that means he /she vulnerable to get other auto immune disease. Stay clam and try to stay away from stress also.
by cosmicsoul, Jul 14, 2007 12:00AM
You will take some form of thyroid hormone replacelemt medicine for life as you have no thyroid to produce this very important hormone that your body needs. It is not certain that you will end up with another autoimmune disease. Focus on living well after your TT as that should be plenty of challange. There is a lot of resources and info out there to learn from, also lots of good books. Good luck!
