Posted by SLS on June 2, 2000, at 10:03:30
In reply to Re: Thyroid Values - To Noa, posted by Kath on June 2, 2000, at 9:37:10
> Hi Noa - I've just read & tried to understand all this thyroid info. I'm having trouble understanding it. When my psych (is that what I see being called pdoc?) suggested Celexa I forgot to mention the following in the health history that I gave him: About 3 years ago I went to an irridologist who said there was something happening with my thyroid & to have my doctor check it. The blood work showed no TSH being produced (no Thyroid Stimulating Hormone being produced by my pituitary). Further tests by a specialist showed that my thyroid was overactive - hyperthyroid & suggested irradiation therapy (basically killing my thyroid with radiation & taking thyroid medicine from then on). I decided 'no, not yet' & my own doctor monitored me with blood tests while I worked with a naturopathic doctor, using various herbs, etc. My TSH got back within normal. I'm feeling nervous after reading all this stuff about T3/T4 etc. I forgot about having had a thyroid problem & am now wondering if I should have had thyroid tests before beginning Celexa.
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> Might thyroid problems have been contributing to my anxiety/worrying/weepiness/obsessiveness?
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> Does hyperthyroid contribute to depression, do you know?
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> Would Celexa affect thyroid levels?
> Any info would be very welcome. Thanks
> Kath
I Kath.You asked the right questions. I don't think I'm qualified to answer them, but I know that other people are.
I have some questions for you.
What was the specific diagnoses of your thyroid problem?
What herbs have you been taking?
Have you lost any hair?
Thanks for answering any of my questions should you feel like it. I'll still love you if you don't. :-)You'll get some answers here, don't worry. However, I wouldn't lose faith in all doctors.
- Scott
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