Posted by flyingdreams on July 27, 2004, at 15:28:30
Turns out my withdrawal symptoms that I still have after 7 months off the SSRI are from my thyroid being hypoactive. My doctor read my test results and said they were normal, NOT! I got the numbers myself and found out he was wrong! Get your blood test numbers yourself and compare them to this chart:
http://thyroid.about.com/cs/newsinfo/l/bltest_values.htm
Sadly, doctors make this mistake often! Anyone who has depression should have their thyroid tested EVERY year! A simple blood test done at your family doctor is all that is necessary. Even if your blood work comes back normal, if you have all the symptoms some doctors will prescribe the inexpensive pill "Synthroid". I went through years of misery due to this misdiagnosis at least 7 yrs, possibly 14-18 years! Common symptoms are but not limited to: fatigue (drowsiness), depression, feeling cold, constipation (or IBS), headache, PMS increased, weight gain, anxiety, memory problems, hair loss and dry hair, joint and muscle pain, and dry skin. Some say twitching eye lid, blurry vision and ear ringing also. Also postpartum depression can be caused by this and may be temporary. IBS (irritable bowel syndrome) is also often misdiagnosed and is in fact hypoactive thyroid. Remember often depression is a SYMPTOM and not a diagnosis! Depression can often be easily and quickly cured when you find out what is wrong with your body! Don't let your doctor push these antidepressants on you without looking at the rest of your symptoms! Don't be ignored and mistreated as I have been. Stand up for yourself. Find another doctor if yours wont listen! Unfortunately, everyone has to be their own doctor and only use their doctor for prescription writing. So research every drug you are prescribed and every symptom you have. Find your own diagnosis as I have.
Wishing you good health,
Wendy
http://peacemanor.50megs.com/depression.html
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