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Link to hyperthyroid or Iraq?
Posted: Tue Jun 22, 2010 9:06 am
by bebebjc
I have hyperthroidism and was just diagnosed with HP. I also have a severe case of acid reflux. The medication seems to be helping but i'm only on day 5. Will this be an ongoing issue for me? Also, is their a link with military in Iraq for HP? My symptoms started shortly after I got back from my second trip over and I leave in August again.
Re: Link to hyperthyroid or Iraq?
Posted: Sat Jul 31, 2010 2:37 pm
by barjammar
About 15% of soldiers get Hp after travelling to IRAQ. It is hard to say if it is the water over there (quite likely) or if you can just catch it off other military personel (also likely). But it sounds like you are on the correct treatment. There would be a 30% chance that you already had Hp. A few papers exist on this subject. I suggest that you have a test for Hp every year or so untill you have been back in USA permanently.
