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Thyroid Cancer, Nodules & Hyperthyroidism (Expert Forum)
anxiety
Answered by
Mark Lupo, M.D. - Thyroid Nodules, Thyroid Cancer, hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism, Thyroid Ultrasound
Thyroid & Endocrine Center of Florida
Sarasota - FL
Questions in the Thyroid forum are answered by Mark Lupo, MD. Topics covered include Goiter, Graves Disease, Hyperthyroid, Parathyroid/Calcium Problems, Thyroid Cancer, Thyroid Nodules/Cysts, Thyroiditis, Thyroid & Pregnancy, Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH), Thyroid Tests, and Thyroid Surgery.
anxiety
by Mattv34, May 01, 2006 12:00AM
I have had anxiety most of my life. Just recently my doctor tested my tsh and the first time it came out at 6.94 2nd time at 4.55. If I start a antidepressant will I still respond to it with a tsh of 6.94 or 4.55? With a tsh of 6.94 can that cause me to have anxiety or depression? Should I go see a endo?
Doctor's Answer
by Mark Lupo, M.D., May 01, 2006 12:00AM
, May 01, 2006 12:00AM
I would treat the thyroid first before considering an antidepressant. You have borderline hypothyroid and in many patients thyroid hormone may be all you need. If you are considering hurting yourself or others then more aggressive treatment for depression is also indicated.
YES! A good one...but that's a challenge. If you can, go to the website, 'Stop the thyroid madness.com', it has a big section on anxiety/depression, and how the thyroid can create these symptoms. It has many articles under one of the headings on the side, but I can't remember specifically which one. The point is that sometimes (often) anxiety and depression can be treated w/just making your chemistry right w/proper diagnosis/dosing of thyroid meds. Please begin the process of educating yourself, it's critical you understand this condition! good luck to you.