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Thyroid Cancer, Nodules & Hyperthyroidism (Expert Forum)
What causes Hypothyroidism
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.
What causes Hypothyroidism
by Bella68, Jun 29, 2009 12:09PM
When my doctor told me I had Myxoedema (Hypothyroidism) She just said youve had your fair share of stress. I have has stress and depression for some years. No one in my family has this condition, on visiting a different doctor as there are many in my surgery I asked if stress can cause this condition, she said no it just one of those things. Could you tell me if it may be due to stress or indeed is just one of those things?
Thank you.
Kind regards. Bella
Thank you.
Kind regards. Bella
Doctor's Answer
by Mark Lupo, M.D., Jul 03, 2009 05:56PM
, Jul 03, 2009 05:56PM
Most hypothyroidism is due to hashimoto's - an autoimmune attack on the thyroid. This can be aggravated by stress but stress alone would not cause thyroid failure.
Is there a special diet- foods I should keep from eatting?
As with Bella 68 I have had huge amounts of stress being a elderly caregiver and having 4 kiddos (oldest 17 youngest 3).
I was just put on Armor medication, is it true to wait 20 min before eatting drinking anything after taking medication. Not having coffee is killing me for that long. uuuuggghhh..
Any additional info you could give me on how to slow down and keep everything in check would be great.