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Does Any Body Know The Relation With Fibromyalgia And Hashimotos?

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Denton, TX

Does anyone know if there is a link between undiagnosed Hashimotos that you were diagnosed with fibromyalgia? Looking into it and starting to get curious ...

May 12, 2016
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A MyFibroTeam Member

Hi @A MyFibroTeam Member

There is a higher incidence of FM with autoimmune disease.

The newest theory on ME/SEID is a connection with the gut. As ME and FM are both central sensitivity illnesses it wouldn't surprise me at all if they have overlapping causes. Please see attached re the gut brain connection in ME

http://www.functionalmedicineuniversity.com/muc...

May 15, 2016
A MyFibroTeam Member

Yes! I have Hashimotos had thyroid cancer too. Even though I have no thyroid, I still have Hashi's (an auto immune disease) and I have fibro along with a host of other things.

May 12, 2016

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