Re: Thyroid mentioned on TV

[Guest guest]

Hi Han - see the following:

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http://www.endocrine-abstracts.org/ea/0012/ea0012p124.htm

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http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1979038/

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http://journals.cambridge.org/download.php?file=%2FJLO%2FJLO77_05%2FS0022215100060795a.pdf & code=ce52c8af398b44d53592b187924f0996

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http://www.parkhurstexchange.com/endocrinology/2004-09-20

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http://adc.bmj.com/content/58/6/419.abstract

Hypothyroid associated deafness

DM Comer & EM McConnell

Department of Diabetes and Endocrinology, Craigavon Hospital,

Craigavon, Ireland

A 49 year old man presented with a 6 month history of new onset

truncal ataxia and vertigo. Further enquiry revealed a 6 year history of

erectile dysfunction, low energy levels, depression, significant weight loss

and a 3 year history of sensorineuronal deafness confirmed by audiometry. His

past medical history included ulcerative colitis requiring a colectomy 11 years

previously. On clinical examination he was a thin and well tanned patient with

relative hypotension (98/40 mmHg).

Endocrine testing revealed a testosterone 6.9 nmol/l, FSH

<0.5 U/l, LH <0.5 U/l, Prolactin <40 mU/l, IGF1 5.0 nmol/l, growth

hormone <0.2, free thyroxine 3.2 pmol/l and TSH 1.27 mU/l. A synacthen test

showed a suboptimal response to ACTH (Cortisol 1.9 nmol/l pre ACTH, 18.6 nmol/l

30 minutes post ACTH). An insulin tolerance test for growth hormone reserve is

awaited. An MRI scan of his pituitary gland was normal. After commencing

hormonal replacement his mood improved, with higher energy levels, weight gain

and resolution of his impotence. Interestingly, his requirement for his hearing

aid diminished. He reported being able to manage with only one hearing aid,

instead of two, during conversation. A lower volume was adequate for daily

tasks and overall he felt that overall his deafness was less severe, concordant

with an improvement on repeat audiometry.

Bircher was the first to describe the association of hearing

impairment in patients suffering from a goitre, only later to be recognised by

the myxedematous Committee of the Clinical Society of London in 1888 in a study

of 69 hypothyroid patients, 38 of which were deaf. Since then a series of

authors have provided reports of improvement in the hearing defect on

correction of the hypometabolic state. This case illustrates the need for

vigilance in assessing cases presenting with sensorineuronal deafness for systemic

disease.

From: thyroid treatment

[mailto:thyroid treatment ] On Behalf Of ainne70

Sent: 31 March 2011 16:13

thyroid treatment

Subject: Thyroid mentioned on TV

Did anyone see Rula Lenska on the Alan

Titchmarsh show yesterday 30th. She was talking about her hearing loss and how

it happened at the same time her thyroid became under active! Just wondering if

there is a connection?

Han

[Guest guest]

Hi Han,

Yes I am deaf in my right ear and general deafness was quite bad before I went on meds - and my mother has the same and I have noticed other people with thyroid disease have hearing issues - so I would say they are linked - not in every case of thyroid disease perhaps but certainly in some.

best wishes

Mandy

[Guest guest]

>

> Hi Han,

>

> Yes I am deaf in my right ear and general deafness was quite bad before I

> went on meds - and my mother has the same and I have noticed other people

>

Hi Han same goes for my Mother and Father

Debbie x

[Guest guest]

My hearing was extremely bad before being diagnosed as hypo (TSH 150). Went for

a hearing test, and I had virtually no high frequency hearing. Hubby used to go

mad as I had the telly turned up so high. Better since being on Levo but still

not right.

Cheers

a

[Guest guest]

Funny you should say that.    I got a hearing aid on NHS because I was getting deaf - and looking back it was about the same time as I was having all the other problems due to lack of T3.After being on T3 for several years, my hearing has improved somewhat.  I would say from 45% hearing to 80%.    I never even thought about the connection.

Lilian

 

Yes I am deaf in my right ear and general deafness was quite bad before I went on meds - 

 

[Guest guest]

My family has a history of deafness - I was the youngest to start realising I

couldn't hear as well as others - when I was a teenagaer - and it has declined

ever since. Now I am on this learning curve I shouldn't be surprised if we

aren't all lacking in thyroid function even if I am the only one alive so far to

be diagnosed (I think a grandmother was diagnosed hypothyroid some years ago).

I have a feeling that the " hum " I work hard at ignoring is diminishing now I am

on supplements. Its kind of the same pitch as a washing machine on spin and

sometimes almost as loud but no help from the hearing aid clinic. Luckily I

wasn't surprised as I know Tinnitus is more or less untreatable so I just

concentrate on something else. It would be good if thyroid supplements help I

must say.

Pippa

>

> Hi Han,

>

> Yes I am deaf in my right ear and general deafness was quite bad before I

> went on meds - and my mother has the same and I have noticed other people

> with thyroid disease have hearing issues - so I would say they are linked -

> not in every case of thyroid disease perhaps but certainly in some.

>

> best wishes

>

> Mandy

>

[Guest guest]

Pippa, have you considered B12 can help with Tinnitus. Take

1000mgs sublingual caplets daily for as long as it takes with high doses

vitamin C.

Luv - Sheila

From: thyroid treatment

[mailto:thyroid treatment ] On Behalf Of PippaH

Sent: 01 April 2011 17:27

thyroid treatment

Subject: Re: Thyroid mentioned on TV

My family has a history of deafness - I was the

youngest to start realising I couldn't hear as well as others - when I was a teenagaer

- and it has declined ever since. Now I am on this learning curve I shouldn't

be surprised if we aren't all lacking in thyroid function even if I am the only

one alive so far to be diagnosed (I think a grandmother was diagnosed

hypothyroid some years ago). I have a feeling that the " hum " I work

hard at ignoring is diminishing now I am on supplements. Its kind of the same

pitch as a washing machine on spin and sometimes almost as loud but no help

from the hearing aid clinic. Luckily I wasn't surprised as I know Tinnitus is

more or less untreatable so I just concentrate on something else. It would be

good if thyroid supplements help I must say.

Pippa

>

> Hi Han,

>

> Yes I am deaf in my right ear and general deafness was quite bad before I

> went on meds - and my mother has the same and I have noticed other people

> with thyroid disease have hearing issues - so I would say they are linked

-

> not in every case of thyroid disease perhaps but certainly in some.

>

> best wishes

>

> Mandy

>

[Guest guest]

Tinnitus is often associated with magnesium deficiency....how are your levels of

mag? I'd try 800 mgs for a few days to see if you get any change in the

tinnitus...

Cheers,

JOT

[Guest guest]

Hi Jot, I've had tinnitus for years,and and have been taking magensium supplements for a few months. I hadn't thought much about it, but stopped the mag when I went on holiday- didn't want to take too many bottles of pills through customs!!. My tinnitus is now noticeably worse, so the mag must have helped reduce the volume of the noise- I'm now back taking the magnesium! > thyroid treatment > From: jitterjotter@...> Date: Fri, 1 Apr 2011 22:29:51 +0000> Subject: Re: Thyroid mentioned on TV> > > Tinnitus is often associated with magnesium deficiency....how are your levels of mag? I'd try 800 mgs for a few days to see if you get any change in the tinnitus...> > Cheers,> JOT> > > > > > ------------------------------------> > TPA is not medically qualified. Consult with a qualified medical practitioner before changing medication.> >

[Guest guest]

Hi :

I learned about Tinnitus and magnesium a long time ago and magnesium has always

seemed to help. I'm a big supporter of magnesium and I feel it is just another

nutrient that is overlooked much of the time, to my dismay. I'm going to pass

this link along and put it up on the site because I think it's very

informative.....

I hope you're tinnitus will lessen soon !! :0)

http://www.mgwater.com/benes.shtml

Cheers,

JOT

My tinnitus is now noticeably worse, so the mag must have helped reduce the

volume of the noise- I'm now back taking the magnesium!

> > Tinnitus is often associated with magnesium deficiency....how are your

levels of mag? I'd try 800 mgs for a few days to see if you get any change in

the tinnitus...

> >

> > Cheers,

> > JOT