Originally Posted by ger715

I was diagnosed with Graves Disease about 15 years ago. Had no idea I had it; but had a general blood test with my GP and was unaware she had also tested the thyroid. She called me and informed my that I had Graves Disease; but never mentioned any having problems associated with the Disease. Went to an endocronoligist I was treated for a couple of years with tapozole. Then went into remission for a few years.

Once you have had thryoid disease, the blood work should be done at least every 4 -6 months. About 5 or 6 years later became Hypothroid and will be needing Synthroid for the rest of my life and continual blood test as well.

I know the immune system is compromised; but didn't get PN until Spine fusion surgery about 5 years ago. So, while throid may be a factor; in my case, the disease was not the cause of my PN.