I donât know of any research studies which confirm that Lyme Disease can lead to a thyroid or autoimmune thyroid condition. However, this disease can affect the endocrine system, as well as other systems of the body, and I know some people with Lyme Disease who developed thyroid conditions.But whether they would have developed problems with the thyroid gland even if they didnât become infected with B. burgdorferi is unknown.With regards to autoimmune thyroid conditions such as Gravesâ Disease and Hashimotoâs Thyroiditis, it is possible that Lyme Disease can trigger an autoimmune response.But as you know, other factors can also lead to an autoimmune condition.ut whether they would have developed problems with the thyroid gland even if they didnât become infected with B. burgdorferi is unknown. With regards to autoimmune thyroid conditions such as Gravesâ Disease and Hashimotoâs Thyroiditis, it is possible that Lyme Disease can trigger an autoimmune response.
Flip Saunders dies at age 60 (2:51) Minnesota Timberwolves coach and president of basketball operations Flip Saunders has passed away at age 60 after battling Hodgkin lymphoma. Saunders had a 35-year coaching career that was highlighted by his time with the Timberwolves and Pistons.
Aged 38, November 13, 2005. An autopsy revealed that Guerrero died as a result of acute heart failure, caused by undiagnosed arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease. Although Guerrero had not taken alcohol or illicit drugs for nearly four years, his past excesses contributed to his heart failure. Source(s): Wikipedia.