Posted by jannbeau on July 5, 2002, at 15:43:21
In reply to Re: New to Effexor, posted by Christina333 on July 3, 2002, at 23:19:59
> Christina, first, let me tell you that I am NOT a physician, so anything that I suggest is just a layman's thoughts. Anxiety, insomnia, and labile emotions (mood swings?) can certainly be linked to hyperthyroidism. However, in addition to the anxiety and depression, people with hyperthyroidism usually display many physical symptoms/signs, including, but not limited to, the following: fine tremor, especially in the hands; fatigue (often described as tired from the neck down) even after a night's sleep; insomnia; increased sweating; weight loss; warm, dry "velvety" soft skin; goiter (swelling of thyroid-in neck-not invariable); sometimes, but not always, a patient will have "bulging" eyes-the eyes become more prominent than usual and sometimes an observer can see "white of the eye" all around the iris, not just at the sides--, gritty eyes, painful eyes; red, injected conjunctiva. The hyperthyroidism with eye signs are due to a condition called Graves" Disease, but you do NOT have to have Graves Disease to be hyperthyroid. A family history of thyroid disorders (not only hyperthyroidism) may be present.
Have you discussed this possibility with your internist or family practice physician? You may wish to do so as hyperthyroidism cam be a serious medical problem.
Hi Lynn. The 150mg has taken care of most anxiety also. I haven't had any anxiety attacks. Like you said, the depression is still there. I do have to see a counselor in order to see the doctor. I go to a clinic that goes by your income. I'm sure it can't hurt. I read that sometimes depression symptoms like anxiety, insomnia, and mood swings can be linked to your thyroid. Have you heard of that?
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