Related Physical Conditions
Thyroid diseases can exist co-morbidly (occur at the same time) with other illnesses and conditions. They can also lead to the development of other related diseases, including autoimmune ones.
Basic Facts about Goiters 
When you have a goiter, this means you are experiencing swelling in your thyroid gland. Goiters can be mild to severe and can have multiple causes including thyroid autoimmunity (Graves' & Hashimoto's) and iodine deficiency. Some goiters also have thyroid nodules associated with them. Basics about Mitral Valve Prolapse
Learn about MVPS or Mitral Value Prolapse and how it affects Thyroid Patients. As many as 1 in 5 Americans (20%) are affected by this common heart murmur and the symptoms it sometimes causes. It can also have an affect on the involuntary nervous system (dysautonomia). Epstein-Barr Virus a Cause of Hashimoto’s?
Reputable research published by medical groups including PubMed (National Institutes of Health), associate the development of autoimmune diseases, including Hashimoto's thyroiditis, with the "Epstein-Barr Virus". I believe that EBV is the cause of thyroid disease in my own case. Read more. Fibromyalgia and CFS Site
Veronica Easterling Thomas is a writer/coach/ and direct sales consultant from Bossier City, Louisiana. As a Fibromyalgia patient, Veronica Thomas knows first hand of the pain and change of daily activity. Because of a decrease in work due to this illness and the rising medical costs of fibromyalgia treatment, Veronica has developed her own line of natural, personal care products, B´Veja Botantica´.
Hashimoto’s and Rheumatic Symptoms
Patients with Hashimoto's Autoimmune Hypothyroidism, often list joint & muscle aches as one of their major symptoms. Some patients do not see complete relief of these symptoms with thyroid hormone replacement therapy. How To Know If You Have Chronic Fatigue Syndrome  [offsite link]
Article by Jim Lowrance: When hypothyroid patients do not see relief of severe, chronic fatigue, with thyroid hormone replacement, they may need to be evaluated for the possibility of having co-morbid CFS. How To Know if You Have Fibromyalgia [offsite link]
Article by Jim Lowrance: Patients with hypothyroidism, are often diagnosed with co-morbid fibromyalgia. Many see improvement or complete relief with thyroid hormone therapy. Read about the signs and symptoms of fibromyalgia. How To Know if You Have Mitral Valve Prolapse Syndrome [offsite link]
Article by Jim Lowrance: Mitral Valve Proplapse is a common heart murmur and many people do not experience symptoms from it. Those who do have MVP-Syndrome. Learn about the symptoms this usually benign heart condtion can cause. How To Learn About Rheumatoid Arthritis [offsite link]
Article by Jim Lowrance: Rheumatoid Arthritis is an autoimmune disease that causes destruction of the joints in the body. If you have ongoing severe joint problems with thyroid disease, you may want to rule out this arthritic disease as the cause. How To Recognize and Treat Pernicious Anemia [offsite link]
Article by Jim Lowrance: As with other autoimmune conditions, thyroid autoimmunity, puts a patient at risk for also developing autoimmune anemia. Pernicious Anemia is the autoimmune type that causes loss of the vitamin B-12 level in the body. How To Recognize, Diagnose and Treat Addison´s Disease [offsite link]
Article by Jim Lowrance: Patients with autoimmune thyroid disease, are at increased risk for developing Addisons´ Disease. The most common cause of Addisons´ is autoimmune adrenalitis. How To Treat Sjogren´s Syndrome [offsite link]
Article by Jim Lowrance: Sjogren´s Syndrome, is an autoimmune disease that causes areas of the body to dry out. Commonly, the eyes and mouth are the first to be affected. This disease is also common in thyroid patients. Hypothyroid Therapy & SSRI Antidepressants
SSRI antidepressants are wonderful and helpful drugs, for the right people who are in need of them. I feel it is important however, for a hypothyroid patient undergoing hormone replacement therapy, to make sure unresolved symptoms are not due to thyroid under-treatment, rather than emotions. Hypothyroidism and Rheumatoid Arthritis
Joint and muscle pain and stiffness are common hypothyroid symptoms that usually improve with thyroid hormone replacement therapy. Some patients may not see significant imrovement and need to be tested for Rheumatoid Arthritis and other types that can be co-morbid to autoimmune thyroid disease. Hypothyroidism and Unresolved Joint/Muscle Pain
Some patients being treated for hypothyroidism, do not see the expected relief from joint/muscle pain. When this happens, it is important to make sure their thyroid hormone replacement therapy has been optimized the best possible before looking for other causes.
Is Dysautonomia Common in Thyroid Patients?
The term "Dysautonomia", refers to abnormalities in the involuntary nervous system. Both hypothyroid and hyperthyroid patients report experiencing the symptoms of this disorder. Thyroid Autoimmunity and Hives-Rash
A case of severe hives/rash, also known as "chronic uticaria", can be a signal indicating development of autoimmune thyroid disease. Published medical research concludes the need to blood test patients with the onset of uticaria, for thyroid function and antibodies that cause thyroid disease. Thyroid Disease & Orthostatic Hypotension
Have you ever stood up from seated or lying down, only to experience a strange sensation of lightheadness, dizzyness and as if you might possibly faint? If you have, you are not alone. This phenomenon called "Othostatic Hypotention" is common, in people with endocrine disorders (e.i. thyroid). Thyroid Disease and Diminished Libido
In this article I discuss the sometimes hard to address subject of libido (sex dive) and the effect thyroid disease can have on this area of a patient's life. Deecreased libido can be concerning and depressing to a thyroid patient. Fortunately thyroid hormone therapy & other treatments can help! Thyroid Disease and Hair Loss
Hair loss is one of those symptoms that can be of special concern to thyroid patients. No one wants to believe they are losing all of their hair. This symptom can be one of many intial symptoms indicating thyroid disease but it can also be a temporary side effect of thyroid hormone therapy. Thyroid Disease and Peripheral Neuropathy
Peripheral Neuropathy, is a condition affecting nerves in the body. The cause of this disorder, can be endocrine disorders, such as thyroid disease and diabetes but can also originate from neurological disorders in the brain. What symptoms of this disorder do thyroid patients report experiencing? Treament for Mitral Valve Prolapse
In the article "Basics about Mitral Valve Prolapse" I discussed the signs and symptoms of this common heart murmur that affects many thyroid patients. In this article I discuss lifestyle changes and supplements that can help control the symptoms (syndrome) it can cause. Links marked with the [offsite link] designation point to websites not associated with BellaOnline.com. BellaOnline.com is not responsible for the material found there.
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