What is Sarcoidosis

Sarcoidosis is an immune system disorder characterised by non-necrotising granulomas (small inflammatory nodules). Virtually any organ can be affected, however, granulomas most oft...

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I have had low thyroid for over ten years and sarcoid for ? years. It was diagnosed in April. Does anyone else have hypothyroid? I am wondering if they are related. I believe everything in your body is related to everything else, of course. I have seen some suggestions that many disorders are caused by inflammation. Certainly sarcoid is. I am wondering if hypothyroid could be also. In that case, it is inflammation that needs to be addressed.
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Reply #1 - 09/29/09  3:17pm
" I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism about the same time I was diagnosed with sarc. I definately think there is a connection since sarc can go everywhere. I think I've also read that sarc cna effect the thyroid. I am on Armour but am still very low. I am seeing an endochronologist in a few months to see if there is anything else to do. "

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