Conditions Common in Thyroid Patients or Related to Thyroid Disease

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There are a number of conditions that are more common in thyroid patients,

or that are related to thyroid disease. From carpal tunnel syndrome, to mitral

valve prolapse, to depression, thyroid disease patient advocate Mary Shomon

has assembled information about conditions that may remain unresolved after

diagnosis, or may point to a thyroid condition. Find important information

about these related conditions.

 

 

_Fibromyalgia & CFS/CFIDS (7)_

(http://thyroid.about.com/od/fibromyalgiacfscfids/Fibromyalgia_Chronic_Fatigue_S\

yndrome_and_Thyroid_Disease_Connection.htm)

_Osteoporosis (2)_

(http://thyroid.about.com/od/osteoporosis/Osteoporosis_Bone_Density_and_the_Conn\

ection_to_Thyroi

d_Treatment.htm)

_Adrenal Conditions (9)_

(http://thyroid.about.com/od/adrenalconditions/Adrenal_Conditions_Addisons_Disea\

se_Cushings_Disease.htm)

_Boils/Hidradinitis (1)_

(http://thyroid.about.com/od/boilshidradinitis/Groin_Armpit_Boils_Hidradinitis_S\

uppurativa_Thyroid_Con

nection.htm)

_Fatigue / Low Energy (5)_

(http://thyroid.about.com/od/fatiguelowenergy/Fatigue_Energy_Problems_and_Soluti\

ons_for_Thyroid_Patients.htm)

_Heart Disease (13)_

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..htm)

_Depression/Anxiety (5)_

(http://thyroid.about.com/od/depressionanxiety/Depression_Anxiety_and_the_Connec\

tion_to_Thyroid_Disease.htm)

_Hair Loss (4)_

(http://thyroid.about.com/od/hairloss/Hair_Loss_Balding_and_Alopecia_Link_to_Thy\

roid_Disease.htm)

 

 

 

_Women's Thyroid Levels Linked to Risk of Alzheimer's Disease_

(http://thyroid.about.com/od/relatedconditions1/a/alzheimers.htm)

Researchers have discovered that women with low or high levels of the

hormone thyrotropin, also known as Thyroid Stimulating Hormone, or TSH, have an

increased risk of AlzheimerÂ’s disease. The findings were reported in the

July

28, 2008 issue of the Archives of Internal Medicine, and are explored here by

Mary Shomon, thyroid patient advocate.

 

 

_Cold Hands, Cold Feet, Sluggish Thyroid?_

(http://thyroid.about.com/od/relatedconditions1/a/raynauds.htm)

A feeling of cold in the hands and/or feet -- or sensitivity to the cold --

is a common complaint in people with hypothyroidism. But while thyroid

treatment resolves these symptoms in some patients, others should be evaluated

for

Raynaud's syndrome, in which blood flow to fingers and toes is blocked,

causing tingling, pain and other symptoms.

 

 

 

_Checklists You Can Take To Your Doctor_

(http://thyroid.about.com/od/relatedconditions1/a/checklists.htm)

Risks and symptoms checklists you can take to your doctor, including

checklists for thyroid disease, hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism, autoimmune

diseases, chronic fatigue syndrome, and fibromyalgia.

 

_Constipation: The Thyroid Symptom No One Wants to Talk About_

(http://thyroid.about.com/od/relatedconditions1/a/constipation.htm)

Constipation is a problem that can be particulary troublesome for people

with hypothyroidism -- an underactive thyroid. Hypothyroidism slows down many

of

the body's systems, including digestion and elimination. And unfortunately,

chronic constipation can result. Here is a look at conventional, alternative

and herbal approaches to constipation that can help thyroid patients.

 

_Hashimoto's Encephalopathy / Steroid-Responsive Encephalopathy Associated

w/Autoimmune Thyroiditis (SREAT)_

(http://thyroid.about.com/od/relatedconditions1/a/sreat.htm)

Latest information on Hashimoto's encephalopathy, also known as

steroid-responsive encephalopathy associated with autoimmune thyroiditis --

SREAT -- and

nonvasculitic autoimmune meningoencephalitis -- NAIM. These conditions all

feature steroid-responsive encephalopathy that is associated with autoimmune

thyroid problems and other autoimmune diseases.

 

_Hemochromatosis and Hypothyroidism: Identifying and Treating This Iron

Overload Condition_

(http://thyroid.about.com/od/relatedconditions1/a/hemachromatosis.htm)

Hemochromatosis -- also known as genetic iron poisoning or iron overload

disease -- is an inherited disorder that results from excessive iron absorption

from food, and is more common in hypothyroidism.

 

_Winterize Your Thyroid _

(http://thyroid.about.com/od/relatedconditions1/a/winterize.htm)

It's that time of year when much of the country is up to its neck in

freezing cold weather, and pockets of snow, ice, and cold have taken hold all

around

the nation. Surviving the cold weather season means it's time to pay

attention to some tips that can help you " winterize " your thyroid, and enjoy

better

health during these colder months.

 

_Winter Blues_

(http://thyroid.about.com/od/relatedconditions1/a/winterblues.htm)

What do you suggest to beat the " Winter Blues? " . Winter begins the mood

swings, the hibernation effect and the lack of everything. I try really hard to

be upbeat and positive but I slowly fall into the abyss... Mind-body columnist

C. Geraghty explores some thoughts.

 

_Thyroid Hormone May Treat Multiple Sclerosis _

(http://thyroid.about.com/od/relatedconditions1/a/msthyroid.htm)

In a study published the Nov 16, 2004 issue of the Proceedings of the

National Academy of Sciences, researchers reported on studies that looked at

use of

thyroid hormone as a potential treatment for multiple sclerosis.

 

_Hair Loss With Thyroid Disease_

(http://thyroid.about.com/cs/symptomsproblems/a/hairloss.htm)

Some inside tips on how to overcome hair loss as a symptom or side effect of

thyroid disease and its treatments.

 

_Celiac/Autoimmune Thyroid Connection: A Major Breakthrough_

(http://thyroid.about.com/cs/latestresearch/a/celiac.htm)

Major new research! Medical journal reports on major connection between the

intestinal condition known as celiac disease/gluten-intolerance, and discover

how diet can eliminate antithyroid antibodies in celiac/thyroid patients.

 

_Do You Have an Autoimmune Condition? _

(http://thyroid.about.com/cs/endocrinology/a/autoimmune.htm)

Find out whether your symptoms such as fatigue, weight changes, and

depression are pointing to an undiagnosed autoimmune condition, including the

Autoimmune Disease Symptoms Checklist, a handy tool to bring to the doctor to

aid in

getting diagnosed.

 

_Endocrine Disease Information Center_

(http://thyroid.about.com/cs/endocrinology/a/endoinfocenter.htm)

Comprehensive information about common diseases of the endocrine glands,

including: Addison's Disease, Cushing's Syndrome, and endocrinology

organizations, support groups and resources.

 

_Hashimoto's Encephalopathy/HE_

(http://thyroid.about.com/cs/hashimotos/a/encephalopathy.htm)

Hashimoto's Encephalopathy is a very rare condition associated with

Hashimoto's Thyroiditis, and is frequently associated with neurological

symptoms, and

may even be misdiagnosed as dementia, Alzheimer's, stroke, or mental

illness. Find out more about this underdiagnosed condition.

 

_Hypothyroidism is Heart Attack Risk for Older Women_

(http://thyroid.about.com/cs/symptomsproblems/a/heartrisk.htm)

New research finds that older women with subclinical hypothyroidism are

almost twice as likely as women without this condition to have blockages in the

aorta and twice as likely to have had heart attacks.

 

_High Cholesterol & Thyroid Disease_

(http://thyroid.about.com/cs/symptomsproblems/a/cholesterol.htm)

How undiagnosed thyroid disease may be the real reason behind your high

cholesterol.

 

_Hypothyroidism and Iron: Anemia and Hemachromatosis_

(http://thyroid.about.com/cs/symptomsproblems/a/iron.htm)

A look at the connection between conditions of iron imbalance iron

deficiency anemia and hemachromatosis (iron overload) and hypothyroidism.

 

_Smoking and Thyroid Disease_

(http://thyroid.about.com/cs/latestresearch/a/smoking.htm)

An in-depth look at the relationship between smoking and thyroid disease,

including a look at whether smoking triggers or worsens thyroid problems

 

_Interview: Alan Cohen, MD on Depression & Thyroid Disease_

(http://thyroid.about.com/cs/depression/a/alancohen.htm)

Alan Cohen, M.D. talks about the relationship between depression and

hypothyroidism, the need for T3, treatment for hypothyroid patients with

depression,

and more.

 

_Thyroid Disease and Sexual Dysfunction_

(http://thyroid.about.com/cs/symptomsproblems/a/sexdrive.htm)

A look at the prevalence of sexual dysfunction in the U.S., and the link to

undertreated or untreated hypothyroidism.

 

_Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and Hypothyroidism_

(http://thyroid.about.com/cs/symptomsproblems/a/carpal.htm)

The latest findings re: the relationship between the painful

wrist/forearm/hand nerve compression problem known as carpal tunnel syndrome

and

hypothyroidism.

 

_Depression and Thyroid Disease_

(http://thyroid.about.com/cs/depression/a/overview.htm)

A look at the relationship between depression and thyroid disease, and

conventional and alternative treatments to help.

 

_Chronic Fatigue, Fibromyalgia & Autoimmune Thyroid Disease_

(http://thyroid.about.com/cs/fibromyalgiacfs/a/cfsfibrothyroid.htm)

A look at the strong relationships among chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS),

fibromylagia and autoimmune thyroid disease. Looks at diagnostic methods beyond

TSH tests, and treatments including T3, nutritional, and other therapies

being used.

 

_Heart Palpitations? It Might Be Mitral Valve Prolapse!_

(http://thyroid.about.com/cs/symptomsproblems/a/mitralvalve.htm)

Do you still have fatigue, low tolerance for exercise, intestinal problems,

and shortness of breath? You may have mitral valve prolapse (MVP) syndrome, a

heart valve defect more prevalent in people with autoimmune thyroid disease.

 

_Candidiasis (Yeast), Allergies, & Thyroid Disease_

(http://thyroid.about.com/cs/relatedconditions/a/candida.htm)

Irritable bowel, inability to lose weight, and brain fog can be symptoms of

candidiasis (yeast overgrowth) or allergic responses. In this article, I

discuss my own experience with what was apparently a candida problem, and how I

resolved it.