Question 1

i was diagnosed with hashimoto's thyroiditis 1.5 years ago. i am taking euthyrox (75mcg) for it. in the last week my thyroid has been extremely inflammed and i am struggling to breath and feel uncomforatable. what can i do to reduce this inflammation?

Accepted Answer

Go to your doc: If it is inflamed it may be a recurrence of the thyroiditis and you may need prescription meds to manage it. Contact your treating doc without delay &amp; follow their instructions.

Question 2

what percent of thyroid patients, develop iodine contrast-induced thyroid dysfunction? for example, i have diffusely enlarged thyroid/thyroiditis, but i am not being treated with medicine, what are my odds of having problems from iodine contrast?

Accepted Answer

: The incidence depends on the underlying abnormality with your thyroid (is it just a goiter that is not active? ie, a euthyroid goiter? or is it hyperactive still?  if so, this portends to higher risk of dysfunction. Number needed to harm: 23 for inciting hyperthyroidism. Pts with euthyroid goiter have almost 5x higher risk of ICM-induced TD than patients without thyroid nodules.

Question 3

hi doctors, , why hasimoto' s thyroiditis is painless, even there's a chronic inflammation, ? thanks

Accepted Answer

Inflammation : Inflammation does not always cause pain, particularly when you're referring to the thyroid and hashimoto's. Some thyroiditis can be painful, but most is not or the symptoms are very minor and thought to be a cold, flu or sore throat.

Question 4

in hashimoto thyroiditis why is there an initial increase in thyroid levels?

Accepted Answer

Great question: I looked up pathophysiology of hashimotos and it states that its poorly understood.  Maybe a pathologist can help answering this question.  My guess would be the thyroid gland tries to build more hormones to compensate for the loss.  At first it wins the battle, but eventualy theres too many antibodies so it gets "burnt out".

Question 5

hi, i have had swallowing issues for months just diagnosed with thyroiditis and high thyroid antiboddies, can this cause that?

Accepted Answer

Yes...: Most common presentation before overt hormone alteration related symptoms. Take aspirin when it hurts it will help.

Question 6

can a person have post partum thyroiditis if they do not have a thyroid? how long after a levo increase does it take for a person to feel better?

Accepted Answer

Thyroid: Everyone has a thyroid gland unless has been surgically removed.  Post partum thyroiditis indicates inflammation. Blood testing of thyroid hormone levels is important.  It takes about 10 days to feel better after a change in dose of levothyroxine.

Question 7

i have hashimoto's thyroiditis with 2 nodules on my thyroid and had a sudden drop in vitamin d- what's going on?

Accepted Answer

No need for panic: Small thyroid nodules is frequently encountered in people with hashimotos. These nodules seem to be small and of no clinical significance unless size is greater than 1 CM and/or worrisome findings per radiologist. Drop in vitamin d is not related but is certainltly of importance and i'm glad you were screened for. Your sun exposure is likely inadequate and depending on levels you may need suppleme.

Question 8

is thyroiditis (based on u/s that showed borderline thyroid enlargement /goiter) related to thyroid cancer? if no nodes were seen? have globus symptom

Accepted Answer

Globus: You started with a globus sensation which may be due to an anxiety disorder. You had a thyroid U/S done which sounds to be NORMAL. thyroiditis is not diagnosed on ultrasound, its based on hormone levels. You have no goiter or nodules. You have a normal exam. You need to address the globus. You can get an ENT exam with laryngopharyngoscopy and talk to your doctor about treating anxiety or OCD.

Question 9

i have a diffusely enlarged thyroid/nontoxic goiter with thyroiditis, i am not on medication for this as it is wait and watch currently. i need to know what my odds are of developing thyroid dysfunction after iodine contrast?

Accepted Answer

: Rare but need to know family history among other things.

Question 10

can cytomel 5mcg cause subacutr thyroiditis? sx: enlarged painful left side thyroid and fever. extreme tired. hashi. thyroid on synthroid (thyroxine) & cytomel.

Accepted Answer

No: Hi. No, therapy with Cytomel (liothyronine) (T3) cannot cause subacute thyroiditis.

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I was diagnosed with hashimoto's thyroiditis 1.5 years ago. i am taking euthyrox (75mcg) for it. in the last week my thyroid has been extremely inflammed and i am struggling to breath and feel uncomforatable. what can i do to reduce this inflammation?

A member asked:

What percent of thyroid patients, develop iodine contrast-induced thyroid dysfunction? for example, i have diffusely enlarged thyroid/thyroiditis, but i am not being treated with medicine, what are my odds of having problems from iodine contrast?

A member asked:

Hi doctors, , why hasimoto' s thyroiditis is painless, even there's a chronic inflammation, ? thanks

A member asked:

In hashimoto thyroiditis why is there an initial increase in thyroid levels?

A member asked:

Hi, i have had swallowing issues for months just diagnosed with thyroiditis and high thyroid antiboddies, can this cause that?

A member asked:

Can a person have post partum thyroiditis if they do not have a thyroid? how long after a levo increase does it take for a person to feel better?

A member asked:

I have hashimoto's thyroiditis with 2 nodules on my thyroid and had a sudden drop in vitamin d- what's going on?

A member asked:

Is thyroiditis (based on u/s that showed borderline thyroid enlargement /goiter) related to thyroid cancer? if no nodes were seen? have globus symptom

A member asked:

I have a diffusely enlarged thyroid/nontoxic goiter with thyroiditis, i am not on medication for this as it is wait and watch currently. i need to know what my odds are of developing thyroid dysfunction after iodine contrast?

A member asked:

Can cytomel 5mcg cause subacutr thyroiditis? sx: enlarged painful left side thyroid and fever. extreme tired. hashi. thyroid on synthroid (thyroxine) & cytomel.

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