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Posted by jrw on January 8, 2001, at 19:26:41
how much chance is there that thyroid insufficiency
could be part of depression? i had a thyroid test a few
months ago because i was always tired, couldn't get
out of bed, but it came back normal.how about adrenals? can that also play a part?
thanks in advance for any input.
Posted by Pandora on January 8, 2001, at 20:14:04
In reply to thyroid and depression, posted by jrw on January 8, 2001, at 19:26:41
> how much chance is there that thyroid insufficiency
> could be part of depression? i had a thyroid test a few
> months ago because i was always tired, couldn't get
> out of bed, but it came back normal.
>
> how about adrenals? can that also play a part?
>
> thanks in advance for any input.
I'm looking into the same connection between thyriod and depression. Earlier on this board, someone pointed out that there's a link at the top of the page that sends you to info about thyriod/ depression. I found some interesting stuff there. it's a good place to start.
Posted by Bill L on January 9, 2001, at 8:55:59
In reply to thyroid and depression, posted by jrw on January 8, 2001, at 19:26:41
Did you have a complete exam? I know that some people get a lot more energy with B12 injections. Psychiatrists will give thyroid supplements to people with "normal" thyroid blood tests to take in combination with antidepressants. When given throid supplements alone however without antidepressants, patients with normal thyroid blood levels generally don't get much relief from depression although they may feel a little more energy.
> how much chance is there that thyroid insufficiency
> could be part of depression? i had a thyroid test a few
> months ago because i was always tired, couldn't get
> out of bed, but it came back normal.
>
> how about adrenals? can that also play a part?
>
> thanks in advance for any input.
Posted by Noa on January 9, 2001, at 9:45:08
In reply to Re: thyroid and depression, posted by Bill L on January 9, 2001, at 8:55:59
Yes, there can be a connection.
As Bill mentioned, psychiatrists do use thyroid meds to augment ADs, and this can work, even with people who are not hypothyroid.
My depression did not start to remit until my hypothyroidism was addressed sufficiently. I had been taking thryoid meds for a few years, but apparently not enough. I then read a book called: "Living Well with Hypothyroidism" by Mary Shomon (also owner of the website www.thyroid-info.com and moderator of the about.com thyroid site) and a book by Dr. Ridha Arem, called "The Thyroid Solution". I recommend both.
The thyroid and depression folder has more info, including articles on issues such as hypothyroid symptoms when your test results are "normal".
"Normal" is a statistical norm, but it doesn't mean that you personally feel right if your results fall in that range. The thing is, many docs are not up to date enough on this, or are too cautious about it. I found a great endocrinologist who confirmed that I was hypothyroid and needed more thyroid hormone to fully treat my symptoms. I was lucky to find this doctor. I found him through Mary Shomon's website, on a page where people recommend doctors.
If you can get your actual lab results, you can get feedback here from people on this board.
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