Autoimmune Bone Loss: How Graves’ Disease and Hashimoto’s Can Affect Bone Health

In this episode, Dr. Eric Osansky explores how the autoimmune component of Graves’ disease and Hashimoto’s thyroiditis may contribute to bone loss, even when thyroid hormone levels are well controlled. While hyperthyroidism is known to increase bone turnover and the risk of osteoporosis, Dr. Eric explains why thyroid autoimmunity itself deserves attention. He also shares his personal experience of discovering low bone density on a DEXA scan in 2024, years after achieving remission from Graves...