Lupus is a connective tissue disease of autoimmune origin that can affect many different systems in the body. Studies have shown that there is no significant association between lupus and thyroid disease; however, people with lupus are more prone to have subclinical hypothyroidism and thyroid antibodies in their bodies.
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Oh yes, I have been on synthroid for a while now. I take 100 one day and 88 they other day. Unfortunately it’s a part of lupus. You will feel better when you are on medication, I did.
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Good morning. I have underactive thyroid for the past 20 years but only got diagnosed with lupus last year so I am not sure if they are connected.. I also like to know iif there is any connection with the both.

@A MyLupusTeam Member I would go get a second opinion especially about the mass on your thyroid. You have a lot going on. Sometimes when there is a lot, the doctors want to pull back on treatment options and wait because they don’t know what to do. Find someone who is willing to help you. Good luck!

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My thyroid was in the “normal “range but extremely low I luckily had a Doctor Who looked at all my symptoms and not just the numbers and put me on Synthroid it it made a difference for me. It was 10 years ago This was 10 years ago