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Could I be hypothyroid? Something else?
I am 260 lbs, 5'7'', 18 years old, female. I have severe depression and anxiety. I was diagnosed with PCOS (Poly-cystic Ovarian Syndrome) when I was 15. My mom is hypothyroid.
I switched to a new psychiatrist and he thought I should look into if I had a thyroid problem because of my symptoms, PCOS, and mom's history. I told him doctors always check my thyroid when I get blood work done and it always comes back normal. He asked if it was "low normal" and I didn't know....so I got a new lab draw.
TSH= 1.92 range .34 - 4.82
FT$= .61 range .59 - 1.80
I sent the results to the psychiatrist and have not seen him yet. What do you think? I am hoping this could be the answer to my strange never ending depression because I have been dealing with it since I was 14 and it really came out of nowhere. Have been on 20+ different mood stabilizers and antidepressants. Could I be hypothyroid?
Thanks.
I switched to a new psychiatrist and he thought I should look into if I had a thyroid problem because of my symptoms, PCOS, and mom's history. I told him doctors always check my thyroid when I get blood work done and it always comes back normal. He asked if it was "low normal" and I didn't know....so I got a new lab draw.
TSH= 1.92 range .34 - 4.82
FT$= .61 range .59 - 1.80
I sent the results to the psychiatrist and have not seen him yet. What do you think? I am hoping this could be the answer to my strange never ending depression because I have been dealing with it since I was 14 and it really came out of nowhere. Have been on 20+ different mood stabilizers and antidepressants. Could I be hypothyroid?
Thanks.
Good Morning!
First, I am not a clinician or physician. However, I suffered from undiagnosed thyroid disorder for most of my life. It all came to a screeching halt when anxiety grew into panic attacks & escalated even further when I was prescribed "Ativan" & a low dose thyroid medication.
Landed me in the hospital. It was a blessing for me.
What I have learned through this experience...kinda like the chicken & the egg story. Which came first in my case. Depression suppresses the thyroid gland. A lack of balance with the thyroid causes depression.
Your thyroid has a great deal to do with all of your other organs & their optimum or lack thereof regarding performance.
Have a heart to heart with yourself first. Make a small change every week & make it "stick." Diet, exercise, break your routine, keep a journal. Particularly at this time of year food banks are desperate for volunteers. A few hours a week could be of tremendous help to Salvation Army.
See if this helps...even a little with your mood. Look to improve your own life with clarity & forethought. Give it 30 days.
Go back to your primary care physician & request another battery of tests. Request your psychiatrist either write a letter and?or call your medical doc. Get support.
I wish you well. You are ahead of most young people...you are asking questions! Keep it up. YOU are your own BEST advocate.
kindest regards,
Elliot777
First, I am not a clinician or physician. However, I suffered from undiagnosed thyroid disorder for most of my life. It all came to a screeching halt when anxiety grew into panic attacks & escalated even further when I was prescribed "Ativan" & a low dose thyroid medication.
Landed me in the hospital. It was a blessing for me.
What I have learned through this experience...kinda like the chicken & the egg story. Which came first in my case. Depression suppresses the thyroid gland. A lack of balance with the thyroid causes depression.
Your thyroid has a great deal to do with all of your other organs & their optimum or lack thereof regarding performance.
Have a heart to heart with yourself first. Make a small change every week & make it "stick." Diet, exercise, break your routine, keep a journal. Particularly at this time of year food banks are desperate for volunteers. A few hours a week could be of tremendous help to Salvation Army.
See if this helps...even a little with your mood. Look to improve your own life with clarity & forethought. Give it 30 days.
Go back to your primary care physician & request another battery of tests. Request your psychiatrist either write a letter and?or call your medical doc. Get support.
I wish you well. You are ahead of most young people...you are asking questions! Keep it up. YOU are your own BEST advocate.
kindest regards,
Elliot777
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Your doctor should also be testing FT3. T3 is the "active" form of the thyroid hormones, the only form your cells can use, so FT3 level is very important.
If I were you, I'd ask my doctor for a trial dose of thyroid meds to see if it helps your depression...bet it would.