Re: underactive thyroid
From: Ralph (rnwarner@optonline.net)
Mon Feb 18 18:29:14 2008
At Tue, 12 Feb 2008, Tonya wrote:
>
>I was wondering if anyone knows of a connection between adhesions and an
>underactive thyroid. I have had 6 surgeries for endometriosis and have
>adhesions, I know that the endo itself can cause them. Last year I
>broke my ankle and it had to be repaired surgically. Well, I got
>adhesions in my foot and had to go back in and have more surgery. So,
>now I think there is another reason for the adhesions. Hypothyroidism
>is the only thing I can think of. Thanks
Hi,
I have heard the Hypothyroidism can cause from small intestinal bacteria
overgrowth and that over time adhesions can form. Not sure if it's 100%
true but hope it helps.