Thyroid disease and Uveitis
Posted: Tue Dec 11, 2007 7:03 am
HI everyone
Since my uveitis appeared bilatterally on two occasioins, the doctors involved are concerned there may be an underlying disease process. To date they cannot find any and all the usual tests yield nothing. Good ANA, clean chest xrays and negative HLAB2. However in talking with my mother it seems that there is a long history of Thryoid disease in my family on my mothers side. My Grandfather has it, My Aunt and my mother. My eyes have been pretty good for the most part lately, but I have felt tired and achy all over. Could be depression, or the cold but this would explain many of my symtoms and I was wondering if anyone has any experience with Iritis linked to Thryroid issues. Sadly, my other concern is MS, seems like the symptoms that I am having may well be lilnked to it as well. Though Thyroid condition seems serious, it would seem less so then the ms and more treatable. Plus, the strong family connection, makes it more likely.
Thanks for your help
Steve
Since my uveitis appeared bilatterally on two occasioins, the doctors involved are concerned there may be an underlying disease process. To date they cannot find any and all the usual tests yield nothing. Good ANA, clean chest xrays and negative HLAB2. However in talking with my mother it seems that there is a long history of Thryoid disease in my family on my mothers side. My Grandfather has it, My Aunt and my mother. My eyes have been pretty good for the most part lately, but I have felt tired and achy all over. Could be depression, or the cold but this would explain many of my symtoms and I was wondering if anyone has any experience with Iritis linked to Thryroid issues. Sadly, my other concern is MS, seems like the symptoms that I am having may well be lilnked to it as well. Though Thyroid condition seems serious, it would seem less so then the ms and more treatable. Plus, the strong family connection, makes it more likely.
Thanks for your help
Steve