Anxiety

[dodge1979]

Hi all

I don’t have a thyroid now and take 125mg T4 and 20mg T3 daily

Why do I have such a problem with anxiety

Is it normal

I was was in the military for years

I have never in my life has this issue untill they thyroid was removed

Endo is all good with my bloods and I am too

[NWA6]

🤷‍♀️ Maybr post you latest bloods?

[shaws Administrator]

I am sorry you have lost your thyroid gland and still having symptoms.

The Endo may be happy with your blood tests (as you are too) but the fact is that we are only 'recovered' if we have no clinical symptoms at all.

The aim is a TSH of 1 or lower with both Free T4 and Free T3 in the upper part of the ranges. The following link may also be helpful. This doctor only took one blood test for the initial diagnosis and thereafter it was small dose either of NDT or T3 alone (if patient was thyroid hormone resistant).

web.archive.org/web/2010112...

hormonerestoration.com/ (halfway down page)

Vitamins/minerals need to be optimum too?

thyroiduk.org.uk/tuk/about_...

Always get a print-out of your results, with the ranges. Ranges are important as labs differ in their machines and results may differ.

All blood tests have to be at the very earliest, fasting (you can drink water) and allow a gap of 24 hours between last dose and test and take afterwards. The TSH drops throughout the day.

[greygoose]

Just because your endo is happy with your results does not mean they are right for you. Optimal is the way you feel, not a number on a blood test. And, you obviously don't feel good. Anxiety can be a symptom of both over and under-medication. But, we won't know which is your case until you post your results - with the ranges.

[Saltwater]

I am sorry to hear you are having issues with anxiety. I don't know very much about this but can assume that your body will struggle for a while to adjust after the thyroid removal. How long has it been? I read that it can take 6 to 8 weeks to settle down. I expect your hormone levels will fluctuate a fair bit following surgery and could explain why you are feeling anxiety. It is quite a shock to the system, having the thyroid removed and can cause upheaval and it may be harder to get your doses right following this change. You will need careful monitoring.

The removal can also trigger insomnia and depression as well as anxiety so speak with your doctor if you feel you need to.

Hope you soon feel better. You have been through a lot and it may take time for things to settle down. Just because your bloods are fine doesn't mean you are at your best. Bloods don't tell the whole story. Take it easy and eat well and exercise when you can to boost your mood and make sure you get good follow up care and regular blood tests.

[Buddy195 Administrator]

Hi Dodge 1979, I totally understand what it’s like to have anxiety with thyroid issues. I’d definitely get your vitamins checked (I use Medichecks), post results on the forum and follow advice given from those more experienced than I. I’ve definitely found upping D3/K2 , B complex and magnesium have all helped with anxiety symptoms.

[Hidden]

Consider the solution that worked for me in your situation for 8 years - Natural Desiccated Thyroid. I never took combined T3/T4 but some on forum suggest that this is nowhere near as good as NDT if thyroid absent.

Suggest you stay well clear of antidepressants as they may worsen your condition.

[adin]

Maybe you need to reduce T4 a litlle.