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beachshore
beachshore

Has any one ever heard that hyperthyroid has symptoms of depression and Anxiety?  My Dr friend said I need a blood test to determine if this may be the results of my symptoms.  

AnxietyFreak40
AnxietyFreak40
yes, that can be...they usually rule that out before diagnosing anxiety/depressive disorders hugs
Community LeaderMid
Mid
Testing is done to rule out other issues, so yes.
itsraining
itsraining
Yes. They test me for it constantly as if it's the only possible explanation for my fatigue, depression, anxiety. It's a bit annoying actually as I pass out every time I get blood drawn and the test always come back normal.
Rockyhasanxiety
Rockyhasanxiety
Yes - I have been tested for this. Its an easy, quick-hitter to have some blood drawn and get tested and if this turns out to be the case, get put on meds to correct your physical issue, which is impacting the mental ones. I wish you luck either way.
Rockyhasanxiety
Rockyhasanxiety
Yes - I have been tested for this. Its an easy, quick-hitter to have some blood drawn and get tested and if this turns out to be the case, get put on meds to correct your physical issue, which is impacting the mental ones. I wish you luck either way.
Toad
Toad
I am actually currently at the doctors office waiting for my thyroid results because I have hypertension, anxiety and insomnia. I think it's more or less to rule that possibility out because I don't feel any symptoms of hyperthyroidism
beachshore
beachshore
My symptoms are Almost 90% of hyperthyroidism. Had a blood test today and will know tomorrow. I can't believe I feel this way. Does anyone else get scared with having anxiety and depression? Then worry that it's something physical? A Dr friend said to get it tested.
briggy1
briggy1
Of course we all worry if it's something serious. We know it's not. It does get better! I have seen a big difference from this summer versus last. Good luck!
Wildflower1233
Wildflower1233
I'm trying to make an appointment to have this checked as well. But I had a TSH test done with my regular doctor and my thyroid level was 1.13. So should I have this test done? Is it a waste of my time? I have severe anxiety and panic attacks constantly. I'm on medications but it seems like they don't work anymore.
Cayln
Cayln
Hi, i feel your pain, i am hyperthyroid and have graves disease. i've had anxiety for most of my life but its only been my adult years that its affected me most. (as a kid, i didnt think i'd live past 21, so i didnt need to care, as an adult, working and trying to keep my job, anxiety has been a major problem). i am still trying to find a solution for it. i've been to psychiatrists, psychologists, on meds, off meds - cause they made me worse, tried herbal remedies - not only weed, lol, and nothing has solved my anxiety. everything has worked for a short period, like 3 months at most, then it stops working, including the clonazepam i was on. so if someone has an answer for curing anxiety, please share!
losergal
losergal
I have had extensive thyroid tests; come back normal but I know my thyroid is depleted at age 68.
Mom used to ake Synthyroid ad it helped her. Will ask Dr. next week if she will try me on it. Also will look up natural thyroid enhancers.
biologyml6723
biologyml6723
I've heard of that before. If you get a blood test they are seeing if anything else may be causing symptoms of anxiety and depression, such as deficiencies of certain vitamins or minerals. Sometimes problems with thyroids can cause those symptoms.
beachshore
beachshore
My iron was Low end and thyroid is at low end of normal.
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