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Posted by cramx2 on April 4, 2001, at 21:02:19
I recently discovered that my mother had thyroid problems before and after
my birth.
The doctor that delivered me prescribed her thyroid pills because she
thought it would help her
concieve. After 20 years of taking the thyroid pills (not sure exactly what
they were)
a new Dr said her thyroid was in terrible shape, and put her on Synthroid
and improved
her condition. I'm a serious victim of major depression and am trying to
understand
what the possible roots are. I have began to research on thyroid
complication as it relates to
depression. I have not yet taken any tests and just had regular blood tests
for a checkup.
Would a normal blood test show thyroid malfunction? The real question i
wanted to ask is
it possible that my Mothers use of thyroid pills might have caused Brain
abnormalities or
problems with my thyroid that i have not yet investigated. I believe that my
depression is beyond
major symptons. I have been in so many modes of dysfunction, meaning my head
has experienced
so many types of unusual experiences, it turns off in certain ways, too many
ways too remember or describe. I have a serious personality
conflict/disorder and have never been able to retain thoughts
that keep me grounded. My thinking is always shifting in to new areas that
go back and fourth.
I have been on and again taking Nardil/ mao inhibitor. I know i'm not Manic
depressed/ bipolar
and do not her voices. I just came out of a serious traumatic depression and
while beginning
Nardil again, dealt with serious backlash of my historical personality
discomforts. I'm actually doing well but the medication has slowed down and
i'm reflecting on all that has happened and what may continue to in
different ways. Ther are reasons to believe that there is something wrong
with me despite
childhood experience, all my past severe depressions/ chemical imbalances,
and my fathers holocaust background.
Any info you can give me would be so much apperciated. One more thing. Since i'm feeling better/ even each day, is it possible that the Nardil would fix any thyroid imbalance? Therfore not discovering any thyroid abnormalities.
thank youapologies for the line sloppy line breaks
Posted by SalArmy4me on April 5, 2001, at 2:16:58
In reply to thyroid and depression, posted by cramx2 on April 4, 2001, at 21:02:19
10% of depression sufferers are having their depression exacerbated by hypothyroidism. Most of these people are women. But the addition of Synthroid to your antidepressant in order to create a semi-hyperthyroidism can be very beneficial for depression. But I would only recommend that one fool around with thyroid hormone after the usual augmentation strategies have been tried: Lithium, buspirone, PINDOLOL (my favorite), and stimulant augmentation. See this: http://www.med.nyu.edu/Psych/aug/
All in all: I highly doubt that thyroid hormone will benefit you greatly though, and your doctor will confirm this.
Posted by pandora on April 5, 2001, at 5:12:03
In reply to thyroid and depression, posted by cramx2 on April 4, 2001, at 21:02:19
I too recently investigated thyroid imbalance as a cause for my depression. I was directed by people on this board to check out the link at the top of the page regarding thyroid and depression and found a lot of useful information. The one major thing I learned is that having "normal" test results (as defined by the laboratory's hi/lo normal range) does not necessarily mean that thyroid isn't still a problem.
There are lots of people here who are much more knowledgeable on this subject than i am (Noa, for one), so if you don't find the answers you're looking for, be sure to keep posting! I just happen to have insomnia tonight so you're getting stuck with my two cents first : )
Erin
Posted by jrw on April 5, 2001, at 11:36:42
In reply to Re: thyroid and depression » cramx2, posted by pandora on April 5, 2001, at 5:12:03
I've been wondering if thyroid, or other endocrine
problems, influences my depression. What are the
signs that thyroid might be involved? Erin, you
mentioned a Noa...perhaps he or she could shed
some light?Anyone here struggled with depression and been
helped once diagnosed and treated for thyroid
problems?Thanks and best wishes,
John
> I too recently investigated thyroid imbalance as a cause for my depression. I was directed by people on this board to check out the link at the top of the page regarding thyroid and depression and found a lot of useful information. The one major thing I learned is that having "normal" test results (as defined by the laboratory's hi/lo normal range) does not necessarily mean that thyroid isn't still a problem.
>
> There are lots of people here who are much more knowledgeable on this subject than i am (Noa, for one), so if you don't find the answers you're looking for, be sure to keep posting! I just happen to have insomnia tonight so you're getting stuck with my two cents first : )
>
> Erin
Posted by pandora on April 5, 2001, at 18:38:00
In reply to Re: thyroid and depression, posted by jrw on April 5, 2001, at 11:36:42
Noa is a regular poster here and a lot of good info from her (and others) can be found by going to the thyroid/depression link at the top of the page... also, a book titled "the Thyroid Solution" by Ridah Arem was very informative.
> I've been wondering if thyroid, or other endocrine
> problems, influences my depression. What are the
> signs that thyroid might be involved? Erin, you
> mentioned a Noa...perhaps he or she could shed
> some light?
>
> Anyone here struggled with depression and been
> helped once diagnosed and treated for thyroid
> problems?
>
> Thanks and best wishes,
>
> John
>
Posted by Noa on April 9, 2001, at 10:32:55
In reply to Re: thyroid and depression » jrw, posted by pandora on April 5, 2001, at 18:38:00
Cramx, I don't know if your exposure to your mother's thyroid problems in utero could have an effect on your depression, but I do know that thyroid problems often run in families, so it is a good idea to get that checked.
Do check out the "thyroid and depression" folder first, though, to read up on what tests to get and on how sometimes "normal" results can miss a thyroid problem.
The book Erin mentioned is a good one. So is Mary Shomon's "Living Well with Hypothyroidism" as well as Elizabeth Lee Vliet's "Screaming To Be Heard", which covers lots of hormonal issues for women. (I think all three books are listed on Dr. Bob's books page".
Good luck and keep us posted.
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