Can Thyroid problems cause Spondylythesis

[tango1]

Had X-ray and confirmed I have got Sponylythesis

[Marz]

....I was diagnosed with spondylolithesis about 40 years ago. I am now 67 and have had back problems all my life. I do not think thyroid causes the problem as the L4 can slip over the L5 as you swivel out of the birth canal - or is it the L5 slipping over the L4 I have also had back surgery for stenosis.

From teaching and studying yoga - I do know that the biggest muscles, tendons etc. are situated in and around the lumbar spine and as thyroid hormones - in particular T3 - are involved in muscles and their metabolism then it does seem possible that the thyroid is involved. I recently learnt from another poster here about Hypo Tailbone - and its pain. I certainly suffered that for years and did not realise its cause. Could only sit in the car for half an hour at a time. Had not even realised it had gone away until the other lady mentioned it.....lots of other back pain to deal with - but the tailbone is definitely more comfy. Think it appears on the website of Stop the Thyroid Madness....

Maybe this is helpful - maybe it's not.....

[Marz]

If you have any links or information - I would be interested in learning more.... Have always thought peoples neck problems could be linked to inflammation from the thyroid - so close when you look. Have read about the Buffalo hump at the top of the spine - an indication of Adrenal issues I believe.....

[TSH110 in reply to Marz]

This is quite interesting: ghr.nlm.nih.gov/geneFamily/hla

I was diagnosed with spondylitis of the neck and spine in my 30's and had my first symptoms at 23 but no medico could work out what it was. However, I am not sure if this condition is related to spondylythesis. I later got chronic Achilles tendonitis. I have read both are precursors to developing hypothyroidism later in life.

[roslin]

i dont think there is a direct link but if you have predisposition such as previous injury, excess wear and tear or skeletal abnormalities and on top of that are low on T3, you will probably have a higher risk of this happening. So it stands to reason that it could be a risk factor in developement in spondilolysthesis.

Roslin