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Thyroid Cancer, Nodules & Hyperthyroidism (Expert Forum)
Will treatment for hypothyroid relieve psychiatric symptoms?
Answered by
Mark Lupo, M.D. - Thyroid Nodules, Thyroid Cancer, hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism, Thyroid Ultrasound
Thyroid & Endocrine Center of Florida
Sarasota - FL
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Will treatment for hypothyroid relieve psychiatric symptoms?
by RosieSweeney, Mar 25, 2006 12:00AM
I am being treated for panic attacks, anxiety and depression these last two years, though I have suffered for 10.
A few months back, my g.p. added a TSH test to my CBC. It came back 5.8. He said, however, it was not that high, and that I should not be concerned.
I decided to research its meaning anyway and discovered that hypothyroidism (even subclinical) can cause these and other symptoms. I don't kmow why I had not been tested ages ago when I complained to another g.p of what I see (now) as classic hypo symptoms ( tiredness, cold, hair falling out etc)
AND, I don't know why my thyroid status was not investigated before I began psych meds. I have since heard trhat it is standard to check thyroid in people with depression.
Unfortunatley, my g.p. does not see any reason to treat me unless I were a 10+TSH, which is old school, but I can't change him.
My question is: will the psych symptoms resolve themselves if I get treament for hypothyroidism? If so, I am determined to fight hard to find an M.D. (pref an endo) who will treat me for it.
Also, I have seen that there is a relatinship betweeen hasimoto's and anxiety, but I don't really know why. What is going on with my endocrine/brain chemisty?
A few months back, my g.p. added a TSH test to my CBC. It came back 5.8. He said, however, it was not that high, and that I should not be concerned.
I decided to research its meaning anyway and discovered that hypothyroidism (even subclinical) can cause these and other symptoms. I don't kmow why I had not been tested ages ago when I complained to another g.p of what I see (now) as classic hypo symptoms ( tiredness, cold, hair falling out etc)
AND, I don't know why my thyroid status was not investigated before I began psych meds. I have since heard trhat it is standard to check thyroid in people with depression.
Unfortunatley, my g.p. does not see any reason to treat me unless I were a 10+TSH, which is old school, but I can't change him.
My question is: will the psych symptoms resolve themselves if I get treament for hypothyroidism? If so, I am determined to fight hard to find an M.D. (pref an endo) who will treat me for it.
Also, I have seen that there is a relatinship betweeen hasimoto's and anxiety, but I don't really know why. What is going on with my endocrine/brain chemisty?
Doctor's Answer
by Mark Lupo, M.D., Mar 26, 2006 12:00AM
, Mar 26, 2006 12:00AM
May be subclinical HYPO -- repeat TSH and get antibodies. If still in same range a trial of meds may help. Thyroid imbalance can effect "brain chemistry" and in turn, mood and anxiety levels.
