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Posted by anneL on April 23, 2005, at 14:25:07
In reply to Hashimoto's and antidepres.. Input please!, posted by florence on April 21, 2005, at 18:17:25
Hi Florence,
Hashimoto's Thyroiditis is an autoimmune disease that affects the thyroid gland. My thyroid disease was discoverd within 6 to 9 months after the birth of my first child. She is now turning 21! I had a thyroid scan to rule out any other problems and have been taking thyroid replacement
(Levothyroxine - a generic T4 replacement) ever since. I have been stable at 0.15 mg. (150 mcg) daily for the last 10 years. I get a thyroid panel T3, T-uptake, T4 and TSH twice a year. My antibody levels are well over 900 which my endocrinologist indicates that my autoimmune process is still very much active. Thankfully, I have been stable. I don't know much about Armour thyroid except that it is a natural product (dessicated pig's thyroid glands?), but that it is difficult to get the right dosing down. Some people do well with T3 (Cytomel) and T4 (Levothyroxine, Synthroid - all synthetics).Important thing to know is that most women feel best with a TSH below 2.0, even though high-normal is considered to be 5.55. I felt like a slug with levels greater than 3.5 It is a common disorder, particularly in women, the cause is unknown, other than it is autoimmune (Hashimoto's Thyroiditis)process. Diligence, proper follow-up and taking your medication every single morning on an empty stomach and never taking your thyroid replacement with soy products (at the same time) are essential. Soy products bind T4 and reduce your T4 levels. I take my med first thing in the morning with my coffee then have my breakfast an hour later. So far, so good. Take Care, anneL
Posted by Cybele on April 24, 2005, at 11:53:57
In reply to Re: Hashimoto's and antidepres.. Input please! » florence, posted by anneL on April 22, 2005, at 2:03:36
I agree with Annel... TSH needs to be as close to 1 as possible. Many old school doctors will not increase your Synthroid as long as you are below 5, but the upper limit for normal has recently been changed to 3. Women with depression issues should try to stay as close to 1 as possible. HTH...
Posted by chili on April 26, 2005, at 22:59:56
In reply to Re: Hashimoto's and antidepres.. Input please! » florence, posted by anneL on April 22, 2005, at 2:03:36
I have Hypothyroidism, and manic depression, for the past year, all i have done is lay in bed most of the time so a couple of months ago had thyroid levels taken t4= 12.6, and tsh=.130, im still laying in bed, i have no energy, doctor has me only on synthroid 200mcg on even days, and 225mcg on odd days, i know it takes about 2 months to see if the new dose starts kicking in, what am i supposed to do in the mean time? Should i ask for that cytomel your talking about, i have nevre seen a endo, just the regular gp dr.?
Posted by tom_traubert on May 3, 2005, at 13:37:19
In reply to Re: Hashimoto's and antidepres.. Input please!, posted by chili on April 26, 2005, at 22:59:56
may I ask if your hypothyroidism affects your bipolar is any specific ways?
I recently heard that low thyroid may increase risk for rapid cycling, but I'm not sure.
I have hashimoto's and hypothyoidism but I'm not sure if i am bipolar. I'm just looking for any new info
thanks,
tom
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