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I just had some blood work and my thyroid numbers are high. Is this related to MG?

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Ripley, TN
April 1
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A MGteam Member

Rodney Dangerfield once said I would never be a member of any club that would allow me as a member. I think.

April 1
A MGteam Member

Hi David
I hope you're doing well today.
I'm kind of guessing maybe they added another medication to your regimen. For hyperthyroidism.
I've had thyroid disease for years. As long as I can remember, I'm sure it's due to the mg as well. I am hypo thyroidism. I'm the opposite of you.
I take my pill everyday just like I'm supposed to, for me it's not any big deal. I don't feel any symptoms from it. I don't even know that I have it other than the blood work says I do.
And I take that pill everyday on an empty stomach first thing in the morning.
So should I say welcome to the club again LOL.
As we get older, we just keep joining all these different clubs that we don't want to belong to.
I wish you well, I hope your mg is in control and you have lots of good vision and body strength. You and your wife take care ❤️

April 1
MGteam

Are high thyroid numbers related to myasthenia gravis?

Yes, there's a connection. People with myasthenia gravis are more than twice as likely to develop thyroid disease compared to the general population. Between 5 to 10 percent of people with MG also have thyroid issues.

Both conditions are often autoimmune disorders Show Full Answer

Are high thyroid numbers related to myasthenia gravis?

Yes, there's a connection. People with myasthenia gravis are more than twice as likely to develop thyroid disease compared to the general population. Between 5 to 10 percent of people with MG also have thyroid issues.

Both conditions are often autoimmune disorders, meaning your immune system mistakenly attacks healthy tissue. Researchers believe people with MG and autoimmune thyroid disorders may share some genes in common, which could explain why they occur together.

High thyroid numbers typically indicate hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid). The most common thyroid condition that occurs with MG is Graves' disease, which causes your thyroid to produce too much hormone.

Symptoms of hyperthyroidism may include:
* Fatigue (which can overlap with MG fatigue)
* Nervousness or irritability
* Hand tremors
* Unintentional weight loss
* Heart palpitations
* Bulging eyes

A MGteam member with both conditions shared that their fatigue seemed more related to forgetting thyroid medication or schedule disruptions.

It's important to discuss these results with your medical team. They may recommend seeing an endocrinologist (hormone specialist) to help manage your thyroid condition alongside your MG. The good news is that thyroid disease is very treatable when caught early.

April 1

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