Posted by Noa on June 2, 2000, at 13:11:19
In reply to Re: Thyroid Values - To Noa, posted by Kath on June 2, 2000, at 10:45:02
Thyroid problems are sensitive to stress, so it is possible for them to flair up when you are under more stress. This is especially true for people whose thyroid problems are a result of an autoimmune disorder, like Grave's Disease.
Celexa probably won't affect thyroid levels, other than to relieve some of the stress of depression, which could, theoretically be contributing to thyroid imbalance.
I think hyperthyroid can cause symptoms of anxiety, insomnia, obsessions, panic, etc. I do not know about depression, although I know that when I get very anxious, depression is never far behind to sort of shut off the anxiety valve.
Try reading Dr. Arem's book, The Thyroid Solution. It might give you the info you need on what tests you should possibly get, etc., and symptoms of hyperthyroid.
I agree that going to radioactive iodine treatment is not the first course of action. There are drugs that suppress the thyroid that are used effectively for hyperthyroid. My mother took something of this kind for a couple of years when she had a major flair up of hyperthyroid, and it worked for her.
(After radioactive treatment, there is a good chance of becoming hypothyroid and needing ongoing thyroid hormone replacement---this isn't such a terrible thing, but obviously other, less invasive steps should be tried first, IMHO).
Another good book for basic thyroid info is Sara Rosenthal's The Thyroid Sourcebook.
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