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Welcome to The Q&A with Elaine Moore. Registered members are invited to ask any question of Elaine Moore on autoimmune diseases, Graves' disease, other thyroid diseases and subconditions, laboratory work, traditional and complementary medicine, triggers and environmental influences, thyroid and immune disorders in pets and animals, and other relevant areas of inquiry.

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 3/5/2012 6:14 PM
 
Kris
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Hello. My son, age 10, was diagnosed with Graves in December. He is on methimazole. His T4 is now back to normal and his T4 is 5 (needs to be below 3). My question: My son started wetting the bed nearly everynight shortly before diagnosis. His endocrinologist told me today that he didn't think bedwetting was related to Graves. Really? Just coincidental? I'm looking for anyone who may have experience with this in children. Thanks!

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 3/6/2012 3:03 PM
 
Elaine
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 Modified By Elaine on 3/6/2012 4:05:43 PM

Hi Kris,

There is a link and it has to do with food allergies. Kids who wet the bed are likely to have various food allergies, especially to dairy. Allergic reactions, which raise levels of immunoglobulin E, are a trigger for autoimmune thyroid disease because over time they weaken the immune system, causing an erratic, ineffective response.

The highest initial levels of thyroid antibodies and thyroid hormone levels are typically seen in patients with the highest IgE levels.

Did you mean to see that his TSH is 5? This indicates hypothyroidism. During treatment the TSH typically stays low unless the mmi dose is too high. Treatment is based on the FT4 level, and it should be at least at mid-range. Best, elaine
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