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Discussion Forums => Thalassemia Minor => Topic started by: Manal on August 14, 2007, 12:52:10 PM

Title: Thyroid gland
Post by: Manal on August 14, 2007, 12:52:10 PM

Hi

I find that many people in my family ( 3 cousins ) have problems with the thyroid glands ( protrusion in the eyes, gaining weight,....), soi want to check is this related to thal trait/minor  as it runs in the family or it is just something coincidence. Actually, one of the cousins is thal minor but the other two didn't test yet for thal

Manal

Title: Re: Thyroid gland
Post by: jzd24 on August 15, 2007, 01:50:46 AM

Hi Manal,
     My nephew has thal minor and he has to take thyroid medication. I think I've heard that thals may be more likely to have thyroid problems. That's all I know! Jean

Title: Re: Thyroid gland
Post by: Sharmin on August 15, 2007, 02:32:43 AM

My mom & I are both thal minor - and we both have hypothyroid - we were treated with synthroid promptly and did not have any of the negative effects.  I will have to keep an eye on my daughter (even though she is not thal minor). 

Title: Re: Thyroid gland
Post by: Manal on August 15, 2007, 11:37:03 AM

Thanks Jean and Sharmin for your replies, I guess one shouldmake thyroid functions at least once a year

Manal