Hypothyroidism can cause high cholesterol, too. Mine came down to normal and healthy once my hypothyroidism was treated.
Also, my "inexplicable" weight gain came to a screeching halt once my thyroid levels were normal on medication. Because of the RA, I haven't been able to exercise enough to lose much, but I've stopped gaining.
Once you start talking about thyroid levels, make sure the doctor gives you numbers for T3, T4, and TSH, not just "high" or "low" or "normal". And if you want, check out thyroid. :)
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Date: 2004-04-07 09:49 am (UTC)Also, my "inexplicable" weight gain came to a screeching halt once my thyroid levels were normal on medication. Because of the RA, I haven't been able to exercise enough to lose much, but I've stopped gaining.
Once you start talking about thyroid levels, make sure the doctor gives you numbers for T3, T4, and TSH, not just "high" or "low" or "normal". And if you want, check out