Posted by Greg A. on February 26, 2001, at 11:08:52
In reply to Thyroid Question for Noa (and anyone else), posted by Pandora on February 25, 2001, at 20:42:31
Thyroid – I have some questions about thyroid replacement therapy and depression. Years ago I was treated for hyperthyroidism and very shortly thereafter was diagnosed as hypothyroid. I have been on 0.15 mgs of synthroid aver since. I have also been depressed off and on (mostly ‘on’) since the onset of hypothyroidism. I had read about Wilson’s Syndrome and last winter decided to see a naturopath about treatment. I phased out my AD’s and supplemented my synthroid with the natural thyroid hormone the naturopath supplied. In four months I was so depressed I was almost non-functional. I resumed my AD’s and have stabilized somewhat.
I have always thought that the onset of my depression was at the time I was hypothyroid and for a long time I was sure I was not being treated correctly with replacement hormone. I have tried cytomel (briefly) with little beneficial effect and have pretty well given up on this course. Any other thoughts on treating depression when you are on thyroid replacement? My pdoc assures me that all my thyroid tests are normal and there is no way that there is a problem there.
Thanks.Greg A.
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