Wegeners and Graves Diseases

[Julbkwrm]

Good Afternoon Everybody.

Has anyone been been diagnosed with Graves disease (Hyperthyroidism) after being diagnosed with Wegeners? I am trying to get some information on medications and what to expect. I just had an ultasound on my thyroid, and my bloodwork is out of whack, so the thought is Graves, but I will not get a confirmation until the 18th.

[drz]

Thyroid problems must be pretty common since I have been evaluated to assess thyroid function several times.

[Al]

Graves disease might be not exactly rare, but much more common among women than men. I can't speak to it first hand, but it is worth noting that there seems to be a large genetic component. Also, there does seem to be a genetic propensity to autoimmune diseases in general, though not necessarily to a specific disease. Still, if you have one AI disease, you are somewhat more likely to have another (than the rest of the population).

Al

[Debbie C]

Graves disease might be not exactly rare, but much more common among women than men. I can't speak to it first hand, but it is worth noting that there seems to be a large genetic component. Also, there does seem to be a genetic propensity to autoimmune diseases in general, though not necessarily to a specific disease. Still, if you have one AI disease, you are somewhat more likely to have another (than the rest of the population).

Al

Thanks Al....thats great to know !!!!!

[Thakator]

Hi Jul,
As has been noted, it's not uncommon for AI folks to have more than one AI condition, such as Graves and Wegs. Personally, I had the Graves dx for five years before the Wegs dx (although I am quite certain that I had WG for years before the dx was made). Along the way, I learned about a drug that used to be the standard for Grave's and I made a posting about it entitled "Hyperthyroidism and WG: An Alert"; it's under the Medications section of past postings. Please take a moment to read it inasmuch as you are in the possible Grave's-Weg's boat. Good luck, Ron