So one day I had my first panic attack, and after that day I had almost constant anxiety and depression. It got slightly better and I was put on Prozac for a few months which did nothing, nor did xanax. Finally I had enough and went to the doctor and they actually did hormone testing and found out I had a large pituitary tumor (prolactinoma) and hypothyroidism. So now the tumor is out but my depression and, especially anxiety, has gotten stronger! Any help??
this sounds complex and beyond my very basic medical knowledge. however I can sympathise with your disabling anxiety and the impact it has on your ability to function. I have been receiving treatment for hypothyroidism for 3 years and once I reached a therapeutic dose I experienced freedom from anxiety for the first time in many years. I just wish I had known what I know now and I could have avoided a lot of stress, and excess drug and alcohol which I now feel was a form of self medication. untreated hypothyroidism wears you down and makes you feel hopeless and muddled and old beyond your years (as well as horribly amxious). just remember there is treatment - but you might have to fight to get your doctor to listen and tweak your treatment until it's right. good luck
Could your symptoms be linked to an adrenal problem? Have you had your cortisol levels checked? Have you had your TPO levels checked?
I'm suffering anxiety and depression since starting on my hypothyroid treatment (levo) so am unsure if its connected to hypo or treatment. There is a reason for you to be feeling the way you do. Don't get fobbed off by dr's. Change your dr if you feel he doesn't hear you. Taking meds for anxiety and depression will help that but won't go to the underlying cause. I think its important to check your body out and get blood tests done to ensure you can treat the whole problem. Hang in there!
Julien,Mary....
I was Put on Levy to treat hypothyroid....
All i can say is my anxiety on this medication was Hell!!!
I to am Now looking into adrenal failure...
Iv come off Levy ...my own choice,Changed my diet...am having to totally change my life style,.
Avoiding stress as much as possibile...
For now....im ok....
Good luck all x