Guest guest Posted May 23, 2004 Report Share Posted May 23, 2004 In a message dated 5/23/2004 9:48:21 PM Eastern Standard Time, LestatL382@... writes: > (There is a rare > version of hashi's where the antibodies attack more than the thyroid. > One of the symptoms is memory loss. I've never heard of this...do you have any more info or references? Cindi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 23, 2004 Report Share Posted May 23, 2004 Wow, Louise. Is that the first time you've had raised antibodies?? And I don't blame you for hesitating to see an Endo!! LOL. If worse comes to worse, you can drive down to Colorado Springs and see Jeutersonke's NP Judith. Congrats on your " siting " . LOL Janie > I posted my lab results a few days ago. My thyroid antibodies are > elevated (>70 range <2.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 24, 2004 Report Share Posted May 24, 2004 Hi Janie, Actually I've never had an antibodies test, period. The PA was kinda surprised that I hadn't had one before. I would drive to the Springs but guess who doesn't drive on the highway!!!!! I dunno - maybe I can go to an endo, have them diagnose Hashi's, than ask oh can my regular Dr treat me?!!?! Hopefully they'll say yes. Or maybe I'll ask my neuro what he thinks. I feel fine so why " bother " and endo. Louise - sigh > Wow, Louise. Is that the first time you've had raised antibodies?? > And I don't blame you for hesitating to see an Endo!! LOL. If worse > comes to worse, you can drive down to Colorado Springs and see > Jeutersonke's NP Judith. > > Congrats on your " siting " . LOL > > Janie > > > I posted my lab results a few days ago. My thyroid antibodies are > > elevated (>70 range <2.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 24, 2004 Report Share Posted May 24, 2004 Here is the link and brief article from about.com. They probably have more info: http://thyroid.about.com/cs/hashimotos/a/encephalopathy.htm Hashimoto's Encephalopathy: A Brief Introduction From Shomon,Your Guide to Thyroid Disease. by Shomon Hashimoto's Thyroiditis is the autoimmune thyroid disease that is the most common cause of hypothyroidism, an underactive thyroid. A very rare condition associated with Hashimoto's Thyroiditis is Hashimoto's Encephalopathy, a neuroendocrine disorder. Much like the antibodies in Hashimoto's Thyroiditis attack the thyroid, in Hashimoto's Encephalopathy, antibodies attack neurons in the brain. While Hashimoto's Encephalopathy is quite rare (there may only be several dozen diagnosed patients in the U.S.) it is also likely that there are many more undiagnosed sufferers. Because it is little known and its symptoms are primarily neurological, it is easy to misdiagnosis or overlook and the symptoms frequently lead to mistaken neurological diagnoses. Some of the most common symptoms of Hashimoto's Encephalopathy include: disorientation, psychosis, tremors, concentration and memory problems, jerks in the muscles and lack of coordination, headaches, partial paralysis on the right side, and speech problems. Sometimes, patients are mistakenly diagnosed as having had a stroke, or having Alzeimer's. Typically, Hashimoto's antibodies levels will be high, and the patient may also have a diagnosable case of Hashiomoto's Thyroiditis, but TSH levels may also be normal. The condition can also appear in adolescents, but is even more likely to be overlooked. The symptoms in adolescents, unlike adults, frequently include seizures, confusion and hallucinations. A drop in school performance is also a common symptom, along with progressive cognitive decline. Thyroid autoantibody levels should be evaluated in these adolescents with these symptoms, even when thyroid function tests are normal. (Distinct Pediatric Manifestations of Hashimoto's Encephalopathy Described) The primary treatment for Hashimoto's Encephalopathy is oral corticosteroid drugs - for example, Prednisone. While Hashimoto's Encephalopathy is a relapsing condition, the use of oral corticosteroid can keep the condition manageable for many patients. HELPS: The Hashimoto's Encephalopathy Loved Ones & Patients Support Group, Founded by Beverly Seminara Beverly Seminara, a writer and Hashimoto's Encephalopathy patient, has created HELPS: The Hashimoto's Encephalopathy Loved Ones & Patients Support Group, for her fellow patients. Beverly has also written the internet's only detailed patient-oriented overview of Hashimoto's Encephalopathy, and assembled some key journal references on the condition. She has researched the subject extensively on her own behalf, and has put her information together into the article, Hashimoto's Encephalopathy: A Neuroendocrine Disorder. Beverly is also available to help other Hashimoto's Encephalopathy patients. Visit the HELPS website now. > In a message dated 5/23/2004 9:48:21 PM Eastern Standard Time, > LestatL382@y... writes: > > > (There is a rare > > version of hashi's where the antibodies attack more than the thyroid. > > One of the symptoms is memory loss. > > I've never heard of this...do you have any more info or references? > Cindi > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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