hyperthyroid....tests normal feel depressed??

[rachs79]

hi...I was treated for being for hyperthyroidism...on block replace...I was due to have the ria treatment but docs said tests were normal...I was taken off medication....was ok for 3 months then last 3 weeks I have felt terrible anexity and depression I am extremely worried...is this normal?? any advice please

[Nanaedake]

The symptoms of thyroid imbalance can lag behind. In addition, the overactivity of your thyroid may have depleted your nutrient levels. Get vitamin levels checked, vitamin D, folate, ferritin, B12 and take some vitamin C. When unwell I take 1000 mg vitamin C a day. I also take a little selenium and magnesium as minerals can get depleted too.

[rachs79 in reply to Nanaedake]

did you feel anxious and depressed aswell?...

[Nanaedake in reply to rachs79]

Yes, my thyroid condition was a different one but I got very overdosed on Levothyroixine for complex reasons, poor quality levo and manufacturing faults. And yes, I felt absolutely awful as a result of being overactive and then underactive. Lost most of my friends as a result of not being able to socialise due to anxiety. Anxiety carried on for quite a while even after I got thyroid levels balanced but I'm fine now. Do everything that is calming. Gentle exercise, hypnotherapy, yoga but not too vigorous and rest, lots and lots of rest and be kind to yourself. You will get back to normal eventually.

[rachs79 in reply to Nanaedake]

thankyou... I'm going to the doctors again next week....he's put me on a lose dose beta blocker said it will help with my anexity...I'm worried and reluctant to ask or be prescribed antidepressants

[Nanaedake in reply to rachs79]

Antidepressants are not a quick fix as they take at least a month to work and they too can have side effects. They don't correct thyroid imbalance.

Betablockers can help temporarily but if you don't feel well on the betablockers go back to your doctor and tell them as there are other varieties. Read the patient information leaflet carefully for side effects. It's hard to tell thyroid symptoms apart from side effects of medicines so keep a diary of doses of meds and symptoms. In the meantime ask the doctor to check vitamin levels as you will feel ill if they are low.

[Nanaedake]

Post your thyroid blood test results here as even though doc says they're normal, they might not be. 'Normal' can be anywhere in range.

[Clutter]

Rachs79,

Remission may have failed. Have you had a thyroid function blood test?

[rachs79]

hi..Yes I've had one doc said my levels are in the normal range and although a little low would not put me back on any treatment