Re: Re: Long term ATD use -- rare danger-To Redhen

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Hi Granny,

Because antiphospholip syndrome (the major cause of deep vein thrombosis) is

another autoimmune disorder that may occur in conjunction with autoimmune

thyroid disease, I think a full work-up for antiphospholipid antibodies,

anticardiolipin antibodies, DVVT, Factor V Leiden mutation, etc (a full

work-up) are needed before anyone can definitively attribute the ATD to the

problem. Granted, she did have the positive P-ANCA and symptoms of vasculitis

at one time, but I'm not certain that this is related to the pulmonary

problems.

For anyone who is interested antiphospholipid syndrome is a hot topic right

now. This year we added 6 new coagulation tests for diagnosing it. I know of

several people on this board who have this syndrome along with their GD. This

syndrome is the number one cause of miscarriages and strokes in young women.

It also causes pulmonary emboli. A search on www.google.com for

antiphospholipid syndrome offers some worthwhile reading.