anxiety and thyroid disease

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goldy3 Regular Member Date Joined Feb 2009 Total Posts : 139	Posted 4/27/2009 2:10 PM (GMT -6)
	I have hypothyroidism and whenever my thryoid is out of control I end up with horrible anxiety...does anyone else have this problem? 42 year old woman diagnosed with UC 1991, Jpouch surgery 1992, Crohn's diagnosis 2009 Current meds: 800mg xifaxin, 6mg entocort, Humira (started 3/23/09), synthroid, aciphex Back to Top

Nanners Elite Member Date Joined Apr 2005 Total Posts : 14995	Posted 4/27/2009 2:16 PM (GMT -6)
	I was hyperthyroid at one time and I do remember having increased anxiety when it was really high. So yes, I do believe high or low when your thyroid is out of whack it can cause increased anxiety symptoms. Good luck! GailNanners Co-Moderator for Anxiety/Panic Forum Been living with Crohn's Disease for 33 years. Currently on Asacol, Prilosec, Estrace, Prinivil, Diltiazem, Percoset prn for pain, Zofran, Phenergan, Probiotics, and Calcium and Xanax as needed. Resections in 2002 and 2005. Also diagnosed with Fibromyalgia and Osteoarthritis and Anxiety. Currently my Crohns is in remission. *Every tomorrow has two handles. We can take hold of it by the handle of anxiety, or by the handle of faith"* ^~^{http://www.healingwell.com/donate}^~ Back to Top

Aries8 Veteran Member Date Joined Dec 2008 Total Posts : 1015	Posted 4/27/2009 2:17 PM (GMT -6)
	Hello! I've been tested for thyroid problems because the symptoms mimic those of anxiety disorders. I don't have the disease but I'm sure if you ask your doctor, he/she will reassure you that it is normal. Hopefully, someone else will come along with more information. I sure hope you feel better! Anxiety Disorder/Mitral Valve Prolapse 50 mg. Lopressor, 40 mg. Prozac, Ativan as needed. Back to Top

Georgie Girl Regular Member Date Joined May 2008 Total Posts : 319	Posted 4/27/2009 2:32 PM (GMT -6)
	My thyroid is okay but two times when my anxiety has flared up my doctor has done a full thyroid evaluation to make sure the anxiety wasn't resulting from thyroid issues. Back to Top

goldy3 Regular Member Date Joined Feb 2009 Total Posts : 139	Posted 4/27/2009 2:37 PM (GMT -6)
	I've gone thru this before when my numbers were off...my TSH went from normal (2.0) to 6.3 to 16 to .2 to now .1....and this was all in the last 8 weeks!!!!...now I'm feeling this uncontrollable anxiety requiring xanax until I can get on celexa to stabilize...this feeling is awful... 42 year old woman diagnosed with UC 1991, Jpouch surgery 1992, Crohn's diagnosis 2009 Current meds: 800mg xifaxin, 6mg entocort, Humira (started 3/23/09), synthroid, aciphex Back to Top

Aries8 Veteran Member Date Joined Dec 2008 Total Posts : 1015	Posted 4/27/2009 2:45 PM (GMT -6)
	The Xanax should be helping. Ask your doctor if you can increase the Xanax until the Celexa kicks in. If you're new to Celexa, you may be experiencing side effects from that. Remember side effects can last a few weeks and may cause anxiety. Also, be very careful when weaning off the Xanax. Make sure your doctor helps you through the process. Good luck! Anxiety Disorder/Mitral Valve Prolapse 50 mg. Lopressor, 40 mg. Prozac, Ativan as needed. Back to Top

goldy3 Regular Member Date Joined Feb 2009 Total Posts : 139	Posted 4/27/2009 2:52 PM (GMT -6)
	I actually experienced this anxiety due to the thyroid two years ago and went on celexa to help me thru...I also used the xanax at that time as well when needed....I realize xanax is addicting so I slowly weaned off of it at that time...also did the same when I got off celexa...I'm currently titrating up on the celexa slowly as I don't tolerate meds well...so I just started on 5mg and will go up to 10 on celexa in a week...I have a great psych nurse who helps me with this...it just sucks that I have to deal with this b/c my thryoid won't stay stable... 42 year old woman diagnosed with UC 1991, Jpouch surgery 1992, Crohn's diagnosis 2009 Current meds: 800mg xifaxin, 6mg entocort, Humira (started 3/23/09), synthroid, aciphex Back to Top

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