Re: & Sandy- Hypothyroidism

[Guest guest]

lyn,

I also has hypo thyroid. I was told that too much thyroid hormone could cause

pancreatitis attacks so my Doctor checks mine every other month to make sure it

is okay.

Simi Valley, CA

[Guest guest]

lyn,

I'm not or Sandy, but it was discovered that I have a

hypothyroid condition when I had bloodwork done after release

from the hospital after my diabetic ketoacidosis shock last

March. I have since learned in my diabetic support group that

many diabetics also have this problem. Then further inquiries

on the PAI board revealed that there are several of us with CP

that also are hyypothyroid. So I do believe there is some kind of

connection, I just haven't researched enough to know what it is.

I started on Synthyroid last year and just had my dosage

increased to 0.1 at my last endocrinology visit. I exibit most of

the typical symptoms for hypothyroidism except for the weight

gain that some have. I really don't see that it contributes to my

pancreatic pain, since I am on medication for it and have not

seen any obvious increase or decrease of pain levels.

I hope this helps.

With hope and prayers,

Heidi

Heidi H. Griffeth

South Carolina

SC & SE Regional Rep.

PAI, Intl.

Note: All comments or advice are personal opinion only, and

should not be

substituted for professional medical consultation.

lyn wrote:

I am not sure who of each of you has which thryroid problem, but

just curious as to what thyroid problems you might have . My

Mother In-Law came across an article in the paper a few weeks

back asking about pancreatitis and thyroid problems.

I am curious since the thyroid regulates so much in a persons

body if it could be contributing to pancreatic problems/pain?

[Guest guest]

Heidi,

The thyroid thing will cause VERY VERY dry skin, too! Just FYI!

Simi Valley, CA