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Thyroid Cancer, Nodules & Hyperthyroidism (Expert Forum)
a small thyroid gland
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.
a small thyroid gland
by Amanda-Jayne, Mar 03, 2006 12:00AM
I have had a scan on my thyroid and have been told that it is very small, only about a quarter of the normal size. My TSH levels have been very high and I am being perscribed Levothyroxine. My first TSH test = 150, but is now down to 43 with taking 125ug drug.
I aslo suffer with mild Lupus, and take 200mg twice daily. Could there be any connection between the two?
What could have caued this and what is the treatment likely to be?
I aslo suffer with mild Lupus, and take 200mg twice daily. Could there be any connection between the two?
What could have caued this and what is the treatment likely to be?
Doctor's Answer
by Mark Lupo, M.D., Mar 04, 2006 12:00AM
, Mar 04, 2006 12:00AM
Most hypothyroidism is autoimmune, as is the lupus -- thus the connection is not uncommon. I would titrate the thyroid med to target a TSH around 1.0.
Member Comments (1)
by Janet507, Jun 12, 2008 10:00AM
A related discussion, Very small thyroid? was started.
