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What is hypothyroidism or hashimotos thyroiditis? is it related ra as well ? and how can we avoid having it ?

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See details: You cannot avoid it. It is an autoimmune condition of the thyroid gland that usually causes an underactivity of the gland (hypothyroidism). It is often associated with other autoimmune diseases such as ra.

Answered 8/18/2017

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A member asked:

What is hypothyroidism or hashimotos thyroiditis? is it related ra as well ? and how can we avoid having it ?

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Dr. Ronald Krauser answered

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How does one rule out seronegative Hashimoto's and/or seronegative RA? Both run in my family. I currently have disabling symptoms yet "normal" labs.