Correlation Between Epilepsy And Thyroid Problems?

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Does anyone have any type of thyroid problems that they feel are contributing to their seizures. I feel that it is linked but the doctors say 'no' (unless you have thyroid cancer). I just had a thyroid tumor removed that was benign so I do not have cancer.

posted July 25, 2015

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thanks for the answer. I just got the dr for endocrologist to increase me to 90 mg thyroid meds cz I am low 3.9 on 60 mg I am feeling so much better in 1 week! . time to get rid of the seizures! yea keep in touch good luck

posted November 14, 2017

Yes, strong correlation between thyroid disorder and seizures..

posted September 23, 2015

I do. I'm hypothyroidism. There was a time when I would get irregular periods. & when I have the symptoms my aura's would kick in & get so bad, I remember a couple of times I couldn't go 2 school cause of it!!!

posted July 30, 2015

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