Re: .RA and Hypothyroidism or Hyperthyroidism or Goiter

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Hi

Yes I am one of the ones with RA 9 yrs, and have hypo-hper thyroid. Actually it

is both

because of a multi-nodular goiter that was diagnosed in jan 99' and they are

just getting

around to performing a total or perhaps sub-total thyroidectomy on the 29th of

this month.

Bless the speed of our medical system in Canada.(she says sarcastically)

The removal is being done because " atypical " cells were found on biopsy.

Gwen

MAATIQ@... wrote:

> From: MAATIQ@...

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> Theresa B.

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> You had asked if anyone else has thyroid problems with RA. I have

> hypothyroidism since Jan.1980 and was diagnosed with RA Jan. 1985. I had

> presymptoms of both since 1978. I have talked to many RA patients who are on

> thyroid replacement theraphy. Is the two disorders related? Could be. I do

> know the past 4 or 5 years My thyroid tests go from over active to

> underactive so I'm always having labs done to keep up with the right dosage.

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> A.

> RA: 14 yrs. AP: 11 yrs

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