I have lupus, hoshimoto's thyroiditis, and
fibromyalgia. I am often very tired and
have gained about 10 pounds since I was
diagnosed. I am on a lot of medication
for each of the conditions. Each time
the thyroid is tested they have told me
that it is normal. I see a
rheumatologist not an endocrinologist.
Should I see an endocrinologist in order
to see if something has not been
discovered in the thyroid that is causing
the weight gain?
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AlisBaby
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 17 Aug 2004 Posts: 19 Location: Virginia
Klb Posted: 12-08-04 13:05pm
Are you taking steroids for the lupus?
If so, that could be the culprit.
Just taking a wild stab here... I've
heard many lupies say that their treatment
drugs cause weight gain.
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davmo
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Joined: 12 Dec 2004 Posts: 6 Location: Richmond
Hashimotos Posted: 12-18-04 16:43pm
I have hasimotos & fibromyalgia as
well. They believe I lupus but that it
has not fully formed yet so still
undiagnosed. I know with my hashimotos
my weight was constantly fluctuating.
The thyroid gland is kind of the bodies
control center regulating everything from
ovaries to brain chemicals. I also had
swelling and small nodules in the gland
and was oh so thrilled to have it removed.
I had to finally see an endocrinologist
to resolve the issue. After many years
of battle I finally realized that the at
large medical community is not equipped to
handle extensive (hasimotos)
diagnoses/following of the thyroid gland,
it is definitely a speciality.
Fibromyalgia's main symptom is fatigue.
What meds are you taking for the fibro,
just curious I can't seem to get one that
works and with all the vioxx/celebrex
scandals.....Ugh
