[rainboteers]

Went to the dr. and found out I have hypothyroidism and hypoglyciemia (no idea how to spell those.) Could this be the problem or do I now just have even more problems?! :?

 

[Monkeydust]

It could very well be the problem; I'm pretty sure hyperthroidism causes anxiety.

Even if it's not the source of everything, I'm sure it's making your symptoms worse. The good news is that, as far as I know, these conditions are much more straightforward to treat than anxiety and DP/DR.

 

[Guest]

Not trying to sound like a know it all but in this case I am LOL. Usually hyperthyroidism causes anxiety type symptoms not hypothyroidism. Hypothyroidism usually causes fatigue and weight gain. Hypoglycemia, however, can cause a boatload of symptoms that may resemble DP/DR. Try eating when you have these attacks and see if your symptoms let up. Best of luck.
Katie

 

[rainboteers]

I am tired all of the time and depressed, but I am also anxious a lot. Who knows, I am a mess!

 

[Sojourner]

Rain,

Sounds like you're going to be feeling better soon! Please keep us informed.

 

[bright23]

Congrats Rain on your diagnosis. My girlfriend had HYPERthyroidism, and was just recently taken off her meds by her doctor after 2 years. She's been symtom free. Good luck.

 

[QUIETTHEMIND]

Rain,

It is very important that you know that anxiety most definately IS a symptom of HYPOTHYROIDISM, not just HYPER. I hope you read this, because its really important you know that it is one of the BIGGEST symptoms.. also, your brain fog, confusion, inability to concentrate and exhaustion will also naturally cause ANXIETY - which all stems from hypothyroidism - are you on medication now? please note it can take 6 months to a year for the brain fog or 'depersonalization' to lift after starting meds.. also if the normal synthroid meds don't work you may respond to a natural dissected thyroid - or need something to help you absorb your synthroid meds.. Also, if your hyothyroid, which you are, the following are ways you can help your meds work effectively..

1. Take them every day at the same time on a completely empty tummy, no eating for an hour

2. Take B12 vitamin D, vitamin E daily

3. Avoid Gluten if possible, CUT WAY DOWN ON SUGAR, kill caffeine and monitor alcohol consumption.

Now here are the tests you absolutely must get:

TSH

Free T3

Free T4

Reverse T3 (Not all practitioners test this, ask)

For Hashimoto's disease - Thyroid Peroxidase Antibodies (TPOAb), Thyroglobulin Antibodies (TgAb)

For Graves' disease - Thyroid Receptor Antibodies (TRAb), Thyroid Stimulating Immunoglobulins (TSI)

Iron

Ferritin

TIBC (Total Iron Binding Capacity)

Iron Sat

Vit D

Vit B12

Adrenals (8-9 AM serum cortisol test at the minimum - 4-5pm testing is helpful also, as it gives an idea of what your cortisol output is in the morning, and then later in the afternoon/evening,- 24 hr. saliva cortisol test at best)

Reproductive Hormones (If you are a woman who is still menstruating, the reproductive hormones should be tested 19 to 21 days past the first day of your last period)

**If your iron, ferritin, Vit D, Vit B12 are too low, you may have trouble with thyroid hormone replacement. They need to be in optimal ranges for your body to tolerate and utilize thyroid hormone properly. Low or high cortisol (adrenal hormone) can present a problem as well. Cortisol levels should be at the highest when you wake in the morning and gradually come down throughout the day, with the lowest level between 10 and midnight. An 8-9am and 4-5pm serum cortisol test is recommended. A 24 hour saliva cortisol test is even better. Reproductive hormones also need to be balanced. Thyroid, Adrenal and Reproductive hormones all go hand in hand. When one is out of balance, it can throw the others out of balance.**

I know because I have been through this. Much love and good luck your way!