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Oral Infection and Thyroid Function Not Connected

For the entire year of 2008, I had an oral infection in my mouth from a cracked tooth. After four sets of X-rays during that time, neither the dentist nor the endodontist could see any cracks, so they did a re-work of a 10-year-old root canal with a crown. The pain did not subside, and the tooth was pulled in March. That's when the crack was revealed.

After saying all this, now my TSH and T4 are quite elevated, my T3 is low, and I am losing weight. Before the oral infection, I could not lose any weight. My endocrinologist tested my adrenal gland function, which was normal. I have asked the endocrinologist if there is a correlation between the infection that I had and the symptoms I am now experiencing with my thyroid. He said no, but is this true?

Donna D.

Your endocrinologist is correct: An oral infection will not adversely affect your thyroid function. The thyroid gland is in your neck, and dental issues will not affect it.TSH elevation usually reflects depression of thyroid function.

However , dental problems can definitely affect your overall health.  …Ask Dr. Hibberd

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Your Thyroid Might Be the Culprit

Katie, age 54, suffered from severe fatigue for six years. "I go to bed tired, and I wake up tired," she lamented. Also Katie complained of other symptoms of hypothyroidism. She said, "I can't believe how I look. I feel like someone took a bicycle pump and blew up my face. Also, my hair is falling out and my skin is extremely dry no matter what I do to it." Katie's blood tests revealed significantly elevated TSH and a very low T3 level, indicating a hypothyroid condition. Within two months of treatment many of Katie's symptoms were markedly better.

Even my friends were commenting how much better I looked. They all noticed that I looked like I had lost weight. I did lose a few pounds, but I think they were noticing the difference in my face. It no longer looks swollen," she reported.

Katie also reported a return of her energy level when the hypothyroidism was appropriately treated. This is an after photo; the picture of  her face 'before and after' thyroid treatment was amazing, no more puffiness of her face. If you are just not getting better, you may be suffering from hypothyroidism.