Posted by Ritch on September 5, 2002, at 0:39:16
In reply to more info » Ritch, posted by amber_spirit on September 4, 2002, at 16:48:45
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> If you are asking me how the synthroid chemically
> interacts with my other meds - I don't really
> know. I had many signs of hypothyroidism but my
> blood tests always came back within the "normal"
> range of 0.5-5.0. However, some drs now think
> that for some people the range may be much reduced
> (like 1.0-2.0). Other clinical research I've seen
> has looked at using thyroid augmentation to
> improve response to anti-depressants (and may use
> blood levels between 1.0-1.5 or even below 1.0).
> I noticed a improvement in my fatigue, weight
> gain, pain, and water retention with synthroid.
> I'm not sure what effect it is having on the
> depression itself.
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Thanks for responding! I have been taking 500mg of L-tyrosine in the morning on an empty stomach (thanks for that idea Fuscia), and recently discovered that L-tyrosine is the precursor to making thyroid hormone. I have definitely felt better taking the L-tyrosine. I have had thyroid surgery for a tumor (this runs in my family-my Mom had thyroid cancer and epilepsy), and I currently have only half a thyroid left. I understand that Synthroid is also used to shrink thyroid tumors. The bottom line-would I be better off taking Synthroid instead of antidepressants or stimulants? My bipolar depressions are marked by fatigue and tiredness. I have been on stimulants previously, and they have eliminated the fatigue and resulting depression, but tend to make me uptight and panicky. I have read that *hypo*-thyroidism is associated with an increased incidence of panic symptoms. Just wondering if Synthroid augmentation would *solve* the fatigue during bipolar depression. IF the fatigue is solved, I wouldn't be depressed. IF I was more hyperthyroid, I should be *less* prone to panic- based on that logic.any further comments appreciated,
Mitch
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