Quite Smoking and the Hyper thyroid

[bdazzled]

Does anyone know of a link between quite smoking and the onset of hyperthyroidism.  I noticed a few members mention this in there questions.  I also quite smoking then was diagnosed with hyperthyroidism

[goolarra]

The only thing I can say is that my endo feels strongly that stress can trigger autoimmune disease.  Quitting smoking IS stress, believe me, I know.

[Mellowscout]

Interesting question!  I myself quit smoking in March of 09 and in early July 09 was diagnosed extremely hyperthyroid.  In fact, at my dr. appointment I told him I was going to start smoking again because I was healthier when smoking!! { lol }  I don't know if quitting smoking causes thyroid disorders, or maybe when you are smoking you are suppressing your thyroid { not good either } but this would definitely be an interesting topic to keep exploring!

Mellowscout...joyful.

[dawnangela]

Mmmm....I quit in February and was so ill, dx Hypo in May....Dawn

[Smilerdeb]

I quit in the March that year and was diagnosed in the October.
Strange???

[kipland]

I TRIED to quit in November, and was diagnosed with hashimotos that following February.  I agree with bdazzled....I believe that the stress triggered it.  Very interesting post!

[dawnangela]

Yes and when i gave up smoking i got tonsillitis, i have never in my life had this either.. Dawn.

[Smilerdeb]

Mine is hereditary but would possiblky say that the stress factor in triggering it was...quitting smoking.
After smiking for 31 years a packet a day then cold turkey.....enough to shock anyones sytem lol.
But I dont regret giving up smoking.
It been 2 and half years now since I smoked.
The smell makes me feel sick now so doubt I would go back to it.

[dawnangela]

Yes mine is in the family, Mother and Aunts...but smoke free since Jan, i still crave them bad but know i would be a fool to take it up again....Dawn.

[Barb135]

I quit smoking in Aug '07 and was dx'd in Jun '08.  Only I'm hypO w/Hashi - I think most of you guys are/were hypER w/Graves -- wonder if THAT makes a difference??  

Only thing is: I think I've had the problem for many years - just that no one ever thought to check my thyroid, so it never got caught until I felt so bad, I literally BEGGED them to let me get tested....... voila.........

[dawnangela]

Mine is hypo/hashi and yes was 20yrs before they finally got it..it was Anxiety, depression ect..By then a goiter and a nodual now to be biopsied...Dam why dont they listen:)  Dawn..