her thyroid functions have all been within "normal" ranges. i have researched enough to know that one persons normal is not for another person. there is a very strong family history of thryoid (hasimoto) dysfunctin on both sides of the family. her previous therapist who she spent alot of time with swears its a hormonal problem. i don't want to put her on lithium if it can be avoided but she needs something.
Raising the T3 in thyroid patients sometimes can help with symptoms.
HAve you been tested on all your levels? If you doctor is thinking about adding the T3 - you may want to take them up on that and see how you do.
I took cytomel for 10 day to help with my symptoms of hypothyroidism when my TSH was at 56. I felt great on it and my anxiety was gone. My doctor had me stop after ten days because she said I could only us it for a short time. I felt good for a week off it and then I went down hill fast. Anxiety and depression have come back. I'm now taking Lexapro with my Synthroid and I dont think it's helping. I asked my Endo if she could put me back on Cytomel but she said I would feel good for a few months and thn not so great.
I'm going to see a new endo thought so I would not take her word for it.
I hope that helps a little