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Thyroid Cancer, Nodules & Hyperthyroidism (Expert Forum)
raynards and hashimoto
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.
raynards and hashimoto
by shastaw, Nov 11, 2007 10:21AM
I have had Raynards(sp) for years.A few months ago I dx with hashimotos I have a large goiter that is getting bigger. My question is since I have now two autoimmune disease am i at risk for getting more? If so what should I be doing to protect myself.
I am having surgery on my goiter in May will I still be at risk for autoimmune disease after that is done.
Thank you
I am having surgery on my goiter in May will I still be at risk for autoimmune disease after that is done.
Thank you
Doctor's Answer
by Mark Lupo, M.D., Nov 14, 2007 10:25PM
, Nov 14, 2007 10:25PM
You may be at slightly higher risk for more. Removing the goiter, won't change the risk of non-thyroid autoimmune disease.
Member Comments (2)
by Snowpetal, Nov 23, 2007 05:53AM
To: anyone out there........
Hi ...why and how is this possible:? I am just confused...how does having one autoimmune disease set you up for more???:( are they all related somehow??
