Guest guest Posted March 10, 2008 Report Share Posted March 10, 2008 I'm lucky enough to have two major diseases - RA and thyca. Actually the RA is what causes most of the symptoms but thyca is more dangerous. I'm currently taking 10 mg of Prednisone daily. What I thought might be interesting to this group is the link between thyroid hormone and RA symptoms. I have no thyroid so I have to take thyroid hormone replacement. Currently I've been taken off of thyroid hormone and my RA has gotten much worse. I wonder if there is any correlation between thyroid hormone levels and RA symptoms for other people whose thryoid are not producing enough hormone but they don't realize it? Anyone had there thyroid hormone levels checked? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 11, 2008 Report Share Posted March 11, 2008 Wow! This is the first time I have heard anyone like the two. I also have RA and have had my thyroid removed due to cancer. I actually never connected the two but who knows with any kind of immune problem. I do know that if I am removed from my synthroid that I get REAL tired but I don't ever remember my RA symptoms ever getting worse. Thanks for bringing up your thought of a like, Skip --------------------------------- Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Search. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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