Posted by Dr Goodchild on November 6, 2003, at 12:01:36
In reply to Anxiety or Hyperthyroidism ?, posted by GLYN on October 12, 2000, at 19:13:34
The trithching that you are getting is hyper-reflexia and whilst this is associated with an overactive thyroid - is is not indicative.
if you had the disease which someone else has suggested via post then your eyes would almost certainly "buldge" so i think that can be dismissed.
you must bear in mind that there are many symptoms to hyperthyroidism as throxine (T4) controls basal metabolic rate which is concenerned with the bodies entire metabolic activity. BUT, and this is a big but, the over riding sympom would be weight loss and since you havent experienced this then it is highly unlikely that you have an overactive thyroid. However, i think that you should DEFINATLY see your GP for further tests.
Anxiety is the most common form of psychological complaint and it can easily be treated. the best treatment will need to be decided by you doctor but i hope i have helped.
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