RE: Question about organ damage from untreated hypothyroidism

[Guest guest]

Since the thyroid gland is the master gland in the body and controls all the

other organ systems in the body- damage could occur in all organs. It can

also cause coma and death.

As far as recovery- it depends on the length of time left untreated' the

specific organ system; other co-morbid health problems; and how much thyroid

hormone you are taking- that is if you are taking enough to control your

hypo T symptoms.

-- Question about organ damage from untreated

hypothyroidism

Chuck & others have mentioned possible organ damage caused by untreated

hypothyroidism. I was wondering if Chuck or anyone could tell me what organs

or body parts this could damage in particular. I went undiagnosed for many

years, my TSH was 97 when I was finally diagnosed. I still have health

issues, although I have been treated for 3 years and I am wondering if it is

just permanent damage I have to live with. Example, my eyes have never

returned to normal. I used to read for hours, now I can only read for a

short time before they ache. Thanks,

[Guest guest]

,

Damage from hypoT depends on individual strengths and which organs you are using

while hypoT. Things that would normally not hurt your kidneys or liver could

cause problems while you are hypoT. The symptoms of myxedema coma are probably

a good indication of susceptible systems.

However, the body is highly adaptable and can work around permanent damage, if

euthyroid status is returned and there is time to heal.

Chuck

> Chuck & others have mentioned possible organ damage caused by untreated

hypothyroidism. I was wondering if Chuck or anyone could tell me what organs or

body parts this could damage in particular. I went undiagnosed for many years,

my TSH was 97 when I was finally diagnosed. I still have health issues,

although I have been treated for 3 years and I am wondering if it is just

permanent damage I have to live with. Example, my eyes have never returned to

normal. I used to read for hours, now I can only read for a short time before

they ache. Thanks,

[Guest guest]

,

Damage from hypoT depends on individual strengths and which organs you are using

while hypoT. Things that would normally not hurt your kidneys or liver could

cause problems while you are hypoT. The symptoms of myxedema coma are probably

a good indication of susceptible systems.

However, the body is highly adaptable and can work around permanent damage, if

euthyroid status is returned and there is time to heal.

Chuck

> Chuck & others have mentioned possible organ damage caused by untreated

hypothyroidism. I was wondering if Chuck or anyone could tell me what organs or

body parts this could damage in particular. I went undiagnosed for many years,

my TSH was 97 when I was finally diagnosed. I still have health issues,

although I have been treated for 3 years and I am wondering if it is just

permanent damage I have to live with. Example, my eyes have never returned to

normal. I used to read for hours, now I can only read for a short time before

they ache. Thanks,

[Guest guest]

,

Damage from hypoT depends on individual strengths and which organs you are using

while hypoT. Things that would normally not hurt your kidneys or liver could

cause problems while you are hypoT. The symptoms of myxedema coma are probably

a good indication of susceptible systems.

However, the body is highly adaptable and can work around permanent damage, if

euthyroid status is returned and there is time to heal.

Chuck

> Chuck & others have mentioned possible organ damage caused by untreated

hypothyroidism. I was wondering if Chuck or anyone could tell me what organs or

body parts this could damage in particular. I went undiagnosed for many years,

my TSH was 97 when I was finally diagnosed. I still have health issues,

although I have been treated for 3 years and I am wondering if it is just

permanent damage I have to live with. Example, my eyes have never returned to

normal. I used to read for hours, now I can only read for a short time before

they ache. Thanks,

[Guest guest]

,

Damage from hypoT depends on individual strengths and which organs you are using

while hypoT. Things that would normally not hurt your kidneys or liver could

cause problems while you are hypoT. The symptoms of myxedema coma are probably

a good indication of susceptible systems.

However, the body is highly adaptable and can work around permanent damage, if

euthyroid status is returned and there is time to heal.

Chuck

> Chuck & others have mentioned possible organ damage caused by untreated

hypothyroidism. I was wondering if Chuck or anyone could tell me what organs or

body parts this could damage in particular. I went undiagnosed for many years,

my TSH was 97 when I was finally diagnosed. I still have health issues,

although I have been treated for 3 years and I am wondering if it is just

permanent damage I have to live with. Example, my eyes have never returned to

normal. I used to read for hours, now I can only read for a short time before

they ache. Thanks,

[Guest guest]

I don't doubt it for a minute. However, I [and I believe you too] have

speculated that there is at least a possibility that some of the horror

cases we hear from time to time may have their origin in the damage

caused by either inadequate early treatment, or no early treatment at

all. Some of these patients seem to have tried about every thing under

the sun for relief without success. Do you in fact feel that to be a

likely scenario?

> ,

>

> Damage from hypoT depends on individual strengths and which organs you

> are using while hypoT. Things that would normally not hurt your

> kidneys or liver could cause problems while you are hypoT. The

> symptoms of myxedema coma are probably a good indication of

> susceptible systems.

>

> However, the body is highly adaptable and can work around permanent

> damage, if euthyroid status is returned and there is time to heal.

>

> Chuck

[Guest guest]

,

You wrote:

>

> ...Some of these patients seem to have tried about every thing under

> the sun for relief without success. Do you in fact feel that to be a

> likely scenario?

About what I wrote:

> > However, the body is highly adaptable and can work around permanent

> > damage, if euthyroid status is returned and there is time to heal.

> >

Sure, the time required for healing may be much longer than the patient

has left.

Chuck

[Guest guest]

Hi ~

You may want to read Dr. Starr's book: www.type2hypothyroidism.com for many

of the ways hypoT can affect the body and its organs.

take care,

~

-----Original Message-----

Chuck & others have mentioned possible organ damage caused by untreated

hypothyroidism. I was wondering if Chuck or anyone could tell me what

organs or body parts this could damage in particular. I went undiagnosed

for many years, my TSH was 97 when I was finally diagnosed. I still have

health issues, although I have been treated for 3 years and I am wondering

if it is just permanent damage I have to live with. Example, my eyes have

never returned to normal. I used to read for hours, now I can only read for

a short time before they ache. Thanks,

[Guest guest]

your generation is much healthier than the ones that come after. there are

several women where I work that have untreated thyroid probs, not to mention the

residents. one woman is opting for RAI next week! and has been so sick for

years. another woman had RAI--NO THYROID MEDS--but is now Dxed with many

" other " diseases. pay attention--docs are killing ppl.

Gracia

I don't doubt it for a minute. However, I [and I believe you too] have

speculated that there is at least a possibility that some of the horror

cases we hear from time to time may have their origin in the damage

caused by either inadequate early treatment, or no early treatment at

all. Some of these patients seem to have tried about every thing under

the sun for relief without success. Do you in fact feel that to be a

likely scenario?

> ,

>

> Damage from hypoT depends on individual strengths and which organs you

> are using while hypoT. Things that would normally not hurt your

> kidneys or liver could cause problems while you are hypoT. The

> symptoms of myxedema coma are probably a good indication of

> susceptible systems.

>

> However, the body is highly adaptable and can work around permanent

> damage, if euthyroid status is returned and there is time to heal.

>

> Chuck

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