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She should wait for the thyroid test results. Thyroid being out is common cause of depression and treatment is thyroid meds NOT antideppressants.
I am a 50 old female with a 17 yr old daughter. Have suffered from depression and anxiety in the past. Prozac and Wellbutrin have worked in the past. As my depression has recurred - drugs aren't helping much. Anxiety very high, shaky hands, cold, cold, cold, tired, lethargic. Experiencing panic attacks which I use to have in my 20's. Also have restless leg syndrome. Tests for menopause come out normal but very low normal.
In my opinion the very best way to treat a thyroid patient is to test and adjust levels of the actual biologically active thyroid hormones (free T3 and free T4) with whatever type of medication is necessary to relieve symptoms, without being constrained by resultant TSH levels. Symptom relief should be all important. Many members report that symptom relief for them required that FT3 was adjusted into the upper part of its reference range and FT4 adjusted to at least midpoint of its range.
What is the reference range for the Free T4? Reference ranges vary lab to lab and have to come from his own report.
If he's over medicated, the medication could make him feel this way. Does he have other symptoms of over medication, such as sudden weight loss, diarrhea, hand tremors, rapid heart rate, etc?
Does he also have a Free T3 result?
Now that there are tests for the Free T3 and Free T4, some doctors are beginning to test for those as well as going back to treating by symptoms.
Another thing you should do right away is get your doctor to test thyroid antibodies, Thyroid Peroxidase Antibodies (TPOab) and Thyroglobulin Antibodies (TgAb) to determine if you have Hashimoto's Thyroiditis. Hashimoto's is an autoimmune disease in which the body sees the thyroid as foreign and produces antibodies to destroy it.
I suppose it is remotely possible that it could be temporary, but I'd most likely think it's only going to get worse. But --- is TSH the ONLY test they ran? How about Free T4 or Free T3? Those are the actual thyroid hormones and are most indicative of what's going on with your thyroid. TSH is actually a pituitary hormone, but unfortunately some doctors determine and treat hypothyroidism based strictly on the TSH level. By the way - the new level for TSH is 0.3 - 3.0, so your 4.
The TSH test, itself, is a very accurate test... the problem is that it doesn't always tell you what you need to know, when it comes to thyroid, because TSH is a pituitary hormone, not a thyroid hormone.
When testing for thyroid conditions, you always need to test Free T3 and Free T4, which are the actual thyroid hormones, along with the TSH and many doctors, either don't know this or don't think it necessary. They think TSH is adequate.
I just got back with a "visit" with another doctor (an endocrinologist). I have had my TSH tested (2.06) and Ft4 (0.97) and that's all they will test. I asked why they won't test Ft3 and she said that's a JUNK test! Huh? I've gained 50 pounds in the last 3 years! I track everything with my fitbit - don't eat more than 1200 calories a day! Was prescribed an anit-depressent and sent home! Junk test? What should I do?
Have you been on any thyroid medication for your hypothyroidism? If so, you may need to change the dose. If not, have you had other tests done to show you are truly hypo? You'd need Free T3, Free T4 and antibodies.
Often with clinical depression it becomes a chicken and egg case. Does the depression show hypo or does being hypo bring on depression. Something I have been struggling with myself!
TSH alone is not the whole answer to finding out what to do.
Your TSH looks good -- the actual range for TSH is 0.3-3.0, even though some labs use different ranges -- they are outdated. What is the lab's reference range for the FT4? There are different ranges depending on the method used for running the test. Did you have a Free T3 test? I don't see a result or reference range for it.
Also did you have any antibody tests done to see if you have an autoimmune issue?
I am current taking 25mcg Cytomel daily in attempt to help with my depression, I had blood taken from my OBGYN this week b/c I was complaining of constant hot flashes and sweating so she wanted to check my hormone levels...my T4 free was 0.32, she has referred me to an endocrinologist. I tried telling her med tech that I was on Cytomel and asked if that would be why it was low but I was just told to see the specialist. I placed a call to my psychiatrist to ask him and still have not heard back.
also, i find this forum here very useful and the people around here are going through or have gone through similar things to you...feel free to talk to me if you wish, I have had depression for a while now...I'll listen and when I can offer my advice. But I think the best way would be to ring the hotlines and talk to someone about it.
Good luck!!
Additionally, I have suffered from depression for some length of time. Upon the worsening of my depression, my doc ordered thyroid tests. These are the results:
TSH: 0.82; Free T4: 0.69; T3 Total Serum: 89ng/dl; T3 Free Serum: 2.9 pg/ml.
The internist says those are normal results. The nurse practitioner I see for depression meds says they are low. From what I've read, none of this makes sense, but am starting to wonder about pituitary involvement.
s something else going on so we have test after test and see Dr after Dr only to find nothing physically wrong.
I'm a little confused about whether you've tried medication or not. For me, it's a lifesaver and pretty much keeps the anxiety and panic attacks under control.
Do you know what may have triggered the panic attack 5 weeks ago?
Thyroid Function Test rpt -3m (Note slightly elevated TSH
Serum TSH level Hi 5.98 mu/l (0.35-5.50) sr
Serum Free T4 level 17pmol/l (10-24) sr
Serum Ferritin (AH) normal 17 ug/l (10-220)
3rd Test: Free T3 hyperthyroidism needs referring to specialist
Serum Free triodothyronine level hi 10.6 pmol/l (3.5-6.5) sr
Serum TSH level lo <0.10/mu/l (0.35-5.50) sr
Serum Free T4 level hi 39pmol/l (10-24) sr
4th Test: Thyroid Function Test normal, results consistent with euthyroidism
Serum TSH level 1.
At the same time, I could make a case that your free T4 and free t3, while within their reference range, may not be optimal for alleviating symptoms such as you mention. We are all aware of the change to the TSH reference range that was recommended by the AACE over 6 years ago. The rationale for that change was that apparently there were a lot of people with hypothyroid problems that were previously included in the data base that was the basis for the old range of .5-5.0.
I have slowly tapered off of Zoloft, and have been depression med free and depression free for a few weeks now.
free T3 free T4, T3 uptake and thyroid antibody's.i had also noticed the lymph node gland in my groin area felt swollen.i'am just tired of feeling like this,and would like anyone's advice on what i should do.i dont have health insuarance so iam hoping the free health clinic can do the testing.thanks your help.
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