Thyroid & Ps-Is there a connection?

[Angel]

I have been on synthroid since I was 12 years old. Now I noticed that whenever my thyroid goes cocky, my ps worsens. I do have a family doc and a Derm which is a big hassle. First test my blood, balance my dose, see my derm, reeval my treatment, THEN nearly two months later starting over again with the same routine. Always changing and never curing. Been doing this for the past 2 years. REally tIREED! Anyone else doing this.

[kellyl]

Angel,
I just posted a message about always having a dry throat.I did see a doc and he suggested a thryroid test. I asked if he knew if there was a connection between p and thyroid. He wasn't sure. I'd like to learn more about this though. Kellyl

[goodolddon]

I am hypothyroid and also have P Both problems (at least in my case) are thought to be immjune system diseases. The hypothyroid is Hashimoto's disease where the body turns on itself and starts to destroy the thyroid. Significantly, one of the symptoms of hypothyroidism is dry skin.

I have also wondered if there is a connection betwween the two. I guess we will have to wait until one of the new immune system drugs for P is approved and then see if we also get a cure for our thyroid conditions as a bonus.

[LottieBay]

I have had P for over fifty years It was never bad, just a few spots. About a year and a half ago It flared and I was covered about 75%. That is also the same time that my Thyroid started to fail. Hummmmm! Sounds like a connection to me. This question has come up in the past. There are a lot of people here who have thyroid problems.

[vini68]

Hi
I went to a chinese chiropactor once.He said p was a thyreoid disfunction .
Not sure if he was right . They don't read exams or anything .
He told me to eat "miso" everyday . That's what asians did to clear skin
of radiation after nuclear bomb. But that "miso" thing tastes awful !
I know people with serious thyreoid problem and never had psoriasis.
Better to ask a doctor next time to see what they think.
Thanks
Vini

[slowe]

I've had P since I was 18 and my thyroid is fine. I have it tested every year just to make sure since I have no idea what my family medical history is because I'm adopted. My sister (also adopted) had/has an overactive thyroid and has some slight excema on her hands due to chemicals she works with as a hairdresser, but that's it.
Sue

[coachG]

I'm not sure about the connection, but I too have hypothyroid (I take 100mg of synthroid daily).

[GitOverIt]

I, too have Hashimoto's disease.....underactive thyroid.... was diagnosed again (after my original doc had me tested).......... second time was President Bush's doc...also Barbara and their dog had over active thyroid.... I think...anyway we shared the same doc.....my daughter also has under active with rosacea.
I was on synthroid but got switched to Armour thyroid after my doc suggested it and I talked to a pharmacist. He told me that with synthroid you get the one hormone....but with Armour thyroid you get the full spectrum of hormones....also it is natural whereas synthroid is a synthetic.....the pharmacist was more in favor of the Armour so I switched........

[Heide]

What you have here is the old auto-immune system gone hay-wire. It is all under the same banner ,, Arthritis, p, thyroid and all their types and I have been under a study called MAGDC or Multiple Autoimmune Disease Genetics Consortium!!!! How's that for a mouthful!!! I am over 70 and have had one or the other for as long as I can remember, but never as bad with the p as I am now. I am to start on Enbrel(I hope) next week but I know how this can make you depressed. These wonderful people have given me so much since I found this site I now have new hope. I have 2 daughters who both have Rhuemetoid arthritis and both have sons(grown and married) who have p, also 1daug and a grandson have thyroid problems. So the Uof M (minnesota) keeps our family in their study but it does not help us, maybe it will help someone else someday. JUST STAY WITH US ALL YOU NEWBIES You will get lots of good advice and lots of love. Thanks to everyone and Mike you are great. ElaineL :p

[infinity]

Hmm im not sure about this either, about 3 and half years ago i was diagnosed with an under active thyroid. then a little later the psoriasis came and since then has got considerably worse....

No one has suggested a connection though
although one of the symptons of the thyroid is dry skin, but i would label P as much more than 'dry skin', so again, im not too sure

[heatherf]

I too have Hashimoto's. I was doing well on my dose for quite a while but just recently started the rollercoaster of testing out dosages. Enbrel is keeping the P away but my big problem right now is losing hair. If your dosage is too high, you lose your hair. If your dosage is too low, you lose your hair. I wish my thyroid would stay one way or the other!

Any way, we had this discussion not too long ago so you might find it interesting to do a search here on thyroid and see everyone's comments.

[Ksayre]

I Was diagnosed with Hashimoto's when I was 21. I had two babies in diapers and did not feel like even getting out of bed. Since then My Brother was diagnosed when he was 28 and he to also has Psoriasis. We both have IBS. I have had ENdometreosis, had a hysterectomy for that. The truth is I feel like crap all of the time. I don't think they have ever gotten my Thyroid straight. Did you know it can cause heart disease, and other problems? As if Psoriasis were not enough.

[joellen]

Has anyone ever heard of Wilson's Syndrome? It has something to do with underactive thyroid and skin problems are a common symptom...

[bmc]

I've been diagnosed with hypothyroid for 10 yrs. and was just diagnosed with Ps this week, though I suspect I've had it a lot longer. I assumed it was connected to the hypothyroid because they both affect the immune system and ht can cause skin issues, but the dermatologist said it's not connected. I'm not sure how she knows this since the cause of Ps isn't determined so I don't really think she knows.

[RichJ]

hi bmc,
welcome to the p family. you have meet some of the wonderful people on here and will find alot of great info. welcome and nice to meet you.

try and have a good day all

richard