Posted by Niniva on September 19, 2008, at 10:15:44
In reply to Survey Of Hypo or hyper throidism and Ana level fo, posted by Phillipa on September 17, 2008, at 0:34:55
My TSH is high normal, but I've not had an ANA panel or other thyroid tests. (Despite my thyroid paranoia.)
I have this insane theory that bipolar "burn's out" the thyroid through the constant ups and downs and a less insane theory that says worsening thyroid disease can cause depression before other symptoms become noticeable.
A warning to my fellow thyroid worriers: Drastic low-calorie diets (like the thousand-calorie test-your-thyroid diet) can cause hypothyroid symptoms simply because you CAN'T create energy fast enough from fat. You will get cold.
Some docs have used thyroid meds to boost antidepressants with good results, but thyroid meds are inherently dangerous to your heart. (It reminds me of engine longevity - cool running engines last longer than hot ones.) If life were unbearable otherwise, I'd definitely try that thyroid boost, though.
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