nodules/lupus

[dch1234]

Does anyone in this forum have a connection of Lupus and thyroid nodules?  Any connection to taking methotrexate for extended period of time?  Or prednisone use?  All of these apply to me and have been wondering if these things added to having the nodules.  Don't know yet if they ae malignant or benign.  Should find out tomorrow if Dr will return my call.

[goolarra]

Lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, fibromyalgia and Hashi's are all auto-immune conditions.  Having one auto-immune disease makes you more susceptible to the others. Oh, what fun!

[Lupimom]

Starting on methotrexate was the best thing. I feel 80% better during the week, except for the night of and the next day after taking them but it is worth it!

[pam491]

ihave been diagnosed with fibro mialga. lupus. and rumatoid arth. ihave been on plaquinel for a while also take muscle relaxers at n ight .and take 10 mgs.of steriods a day.am feeling good a little stiffness once in a while . now i gotta go see a kidney specialist for kidneys .always something. dr wants to put me on methotrexate      but not yet thank god.

[selmaS]

this seems to have been a very good question....I am dx'd with hashimoto's thyroiditis and have nodules.....also tested for lupus.....not conclusive and will be retested......


I would like to know if there is a connection btwn the 2!!

"selma"

[Linny55]

I, too have Lupus and my doctor just found 2 right and one left thyroid nodules.  I was wondering myself if it's connected.  I take Plaquenil for my Lupus symptoms.  

[calicatty]

i have been told i have multiple calcified nodules all over my body and one attached to my thyroid.the nodules are under my skin and i am noticing more everyday...my dr is trying to figure out what to do next...and am seeing a specialist about my thyroid nodule but am scared...can anyone help me please???Thanks....barbara......i have sle,fibro,raynauds,RA

[dch1234]

Not that I know of.  When the Drs were trying to dx Lupus, they took a lot of tests, but haven't heard of that one.  Yes, I am hoarse and have a dry cough, I feel a tickle about midway down the trachea and it makes me cough and cough and cough.  Don't know if it is caused by the nodules or not.  Thanks for your post, Donna

[junie7]

Did you happen to get a blood test done that is called immoglobulin G? Mine is low & when I searched I did find some connection to lupus, but I go tomorrow so I'm not sure if i have nodules or not...do you suffer from hoarseness also? God Bless!!