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Thyroid (Expert Forum)
Neuro/Dr. Lupo
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 Dr. Mark Lupo. Topics covered include goiter, graves disease, Hashimoto's thyroiditis, hyperthyroid, hypothyroid, thyroid cancers, thyroiditis, and thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH).
Neuro/Dr. Lupo
by msfergy, Aug 27, 2007 08:46AM
Dr.Lupo
So would you address neuropathy problems with the thyroid? There are alot of us here on this forum with a thyroid issue and we all have neuro problems with nothing else being found. Also I was told I have thyroiditis is this the same as Hashimoto? And with Adrenal insuf. I have read on here there were people diag. with adrenal problems later after the thyroid was treated, have you had cases like that? And should a person be weaned down on the steroids for the adrenal later on or continue the 20mg morning and 10 mg night for the rest of there life? I just dont like that idea. I am waiting for my new test results so I can place them on here, it seems i have alot of hypo problems although I was told it is just thyroiditis although for the past 2 yrs i was told i was hypo with a virus showing on it and put on the med levothyroxine. And another would the thyroid make the back of the neck and head hurt as well? And I have heard of people drinking a toxin remover to get better would you rec. that? Sorry so many questions.
P.S. I use to live in Sarasota yrs ago I went to Riverview HS, to bad I am not there I could just come to the office for a visit, it is great you are doing this for everyone.
So would you address neuropathy problems with the thyroid? There are alot of us here on this forum with a thyroid issue and we all have neuro problems with nothing else being found. Also I was told I have thyroiditis is this the same as Hashimoto? And with Adrenal insuf. I have read on here there were people diag. with adrenal problems later after the thyroid was treated, have you had cases like that? And should a person be weaned down on the steroids for the adrenal later on or continue the 20mg morning and 10 mg night for the rest of there life? I just dont like that idea. I am waiting for my new test results so I can place them on here, it seems i have alot of hypo problems although I was told it is just thyroiditis although for the past 2 yrs i was told i was hypo with a virus showing on it and put on the med levothyroxine. And another would the thyroid make the back of the neck and head hurt as well? And I have heard of people drinking a toxin remover to get better would you rec. that? Sorry so many questions.
P.S. I use to live in Sarasota yrs ago I went to Riverview HS, to bad I am not there I could just come to the office for a visit, it is great you are doing this for everyone.
Doctor's Answer
by Mark Lupo, M.D., Aug 28, 2007 05:55AM
, Aug 28, 2007 05:55AM
Thyroiditis means inflammation of the thyroid -- if it is chronic inflammation due to an immune system attack, then it is called Hashimoto's. If it is from a possible virus then it is subacute (DeQuervain's) thyroiditis - this resolves on it's own. If it is painless thyroiditis (most common is post-partum) then it is autoimmune but starts with hyper then goes to hypo (and often stays hypo).
Thyroiditis can make the neck hurt sometimes, but usually there's another cause for neck pain.
Thyroid problems - hyper, but especially hypo can worsen nerve problems but usually will not cause them alone --- see other recent post on this (also asked by msfergy I believe).
Adrenal problems are not common. If it is true adrenal insufficiency - we use an ACTH stimulation test to diagnose this -- then we treat wth steroids like 20mg in am 10mg in PM of hydrocortisone -- sometimes the dose can be decreased a bit, but this is often life-long. Steroids have pros and cons -- this is why it is important to get an accurate diagnosis and not start steroids and increase the dose based on symptoms such as the treatment of "adrenal fatigue" -- this has some inherent dangers.
Thyroiditis can make the neck hurt sometimes, but usually there's another cause for neck pain.
Thyroid problems - hyper, but especially hypo can worsen nerve problems but usually will not cause them alone --- see other recent post on this (also asked by msfergy I believe).
Adrenal problems are not common. If it is true adrenal insufficiency - we use an ACTH stimulation test to diagnose this -- then we treat wth steroids like 20mg in am 10mg in PM of hydrocortisone -- sometimes the dose can be decreased a bit, but this is often life-long. Steroids have pros and cons -- this is why it is important to get an accurate diagnosis and not start steroids and increase the dose based on symptoms such as the treatment of "adrenal fatigue" -- this has some inherent dangers.
Member Comments (1)
by SUDHIR64, May 15, 2008 03:22PM
A related discussion, can hypothyriod lead to --mental illness was started.
