What is a normal thyroid level?

I SWEAR that I have a thyroid problem. My Ob/Gyn did a blood test and referred me to my doctor. She said that the # was abnormal. Everytime that my doctor checks it he says that it is normal. Last time it was 3.5. Is that normal? I have the following symptoms:
Cold hands and feet
A tendency to feel the cold
Depression
Tiredness especially in the morning
Headache
Constipation
Swollen eyelids especially in the morning
Loss of hair
Dry skin

The dry skin is particularly bothersome and I hate the hair loss. I am ALWAYS tired and seem to gain weight no matter what I do. How do I make my doctor listen to me? Should I see an endocrinologist even though my doc thinks that there is no problem? He has no explanation for my symptoms and tells me simply that my thyroid was normal at 3.5.

Why would my thyroid need to be checked?

I suffer from depression and social anxiety and recently my therapist suggested that I have my thyroid checked. Why would that be?

My doctor thinks its Just my thyroid but im sure its depression…?

Depression runs in my family literaly, every one and i mean every oe on my moms side of the family has depression of some kinds…sometimes if kids at school diss me or if im just thinking about anything(sometimes)i get this feeling in the pit of my stomach almost like when you have to yawn and it just wont come out or when your on the brink of an orgasm but you just wont Cum but it doesnt feel good and then i start thinking about how every one around me would be so much happier if i just keeled ofer and died…some times if my dad is scolding me or just giving me critisism i begin to cry and i feel like the whole world hates me and i should just die. some times i even pray to god to just kill me make me go away, every one will be happy then. I doubt any one would even go to my funeral if i died ya know? then i feel life is hopless…Im not Emo or anything i dont cut myself or anything like that its just a feeling of hopelesness and pain my body actually hurts and I feel fatigued:help?

Lots of symptoms of hypothyroid issues, but blood work came back that thyroid is fine. Any ideas?

My symptoms: tired all the time,
get cold very easily,
memory problems,
hair loss,
can’t lose weight,
depression.

I was sure this was hypothyroid but the tests came back all fine. I’m trying to find an answer because I just don’t feel healthy anymore. I looked up Wilson’s syndrome, but it seems many doctor’s don’t believe in Wilson’s. Does anyone have any idea of what I can do to feel better? I do not take any supplements at this time, and eat a fairly well balanced diet, mostly organic vegetables, etc. I’d appreciate any ideas for supplements or nutrition changes or anything that will help. Thanks!

What are some medical causes of depression and panic attacks?

I’m not asking for the antidepressant run through that talks about a chemical imbalance in the brain, but what are some non-psychological disorders/illnesses that would cause depression and panic attacks? As in, what are some alternative diagnosis? eg. thyroid problems

Can being off synthroid medicine for three days cause sudden depression and overeating?

I haven’t had depression since taking my thyroid medicine, but I forgot to take my prescription home over the weekend and now I’ve been three days’ with out. I feel really, really down and I’ve been eating a lot. Will this get better once I get back on my thyroid medicine?

Can depakote interfere with your thyroid blood tests?

I have the understanding that Depakote is not only to treat depression but is said to help those with thyroid symptoms and
people who get migraines. If a person has all the symptoms of hyperthyroid and a nodule is found on their thyroid but they have been on depakote because it was thought they were manic depressive. Then when they go in for their thyroid tests their
thyroid tests come back normal. Could the depakote be interfering with their thyroid test results?

Got a physical and my doc thinks I may have sleep apnea, thyroid problems, and depression… ugh!?

I gained 30 lbs in two years and it seems like no matter how hard I try, I can’t lose weight. I sleep for crap and snore and wake up gasping for air… I’m also very depressed most of the time. Now I’m going to have a lot of extra medical expenses most likely….. and that will only add to the depression. Why does all this stuff have to be going wrong? I’m only 25!

Thyroid Symptoms…but no thyroid.. and did the doctor miss T3?

Went to a doctor…he took my blood and sent to pathlab…thing shows I dont have thyroid…but i have most of the symptoms of thyroid….BUT from the report…I only see T4 and TSH…did the doctor miss T3?

I have:
Fatigue-Weakness ( I have very low stamina)
Heat Intolerance ( Even at night…while not moving like lying down…if there’s no fan I sweat even the weather it is not hot)
A little bit of Depression
Constipation (mine is infrequent)
Nervousness and Tremors (I hate this)

thyroid disorder or depression ??

When weather is around 12 (C) degree
my body temp is 35(C) in the morning,
cold intolerance and need to wear alot… of clothes.
bluish Fingernails and will be better after lunch/dinner or shower.
I cannot concentrate on my work and feel tired all the time.
And I have depression and dry skin, all seems to be thyroid disorder.

Will I get thyroid disorder because I have depression?
or I get depression because I have thyoid discorder
or it is something else?

I will check with my doctor, but can you give me some advice? thanks.

if I am showing signs of thyroid problems should I go to an er? if I dont have health benefits?

signs I have shown in the past several months;fatigue all the time skin problems weight gain;depression;inability to concentrate

Depression and Thyroid and Diabetes all linked?

If doctors have found all 3 types of disporders linking together why not just look at it as thyroid disorder, plenty of articles so far ive read today lead directly to bad diagnoses of patients with thyroid problems, if loss of energy and depression are only treated for depression shouldnt docs be more focused these days to make damn sure its not a thyroid disorder. For the past couple of years myself ive been having the exact symptons, the response from the doctors has so far been are you training, i say no so that is the problem straight away, forget the blood test patient, just get out there, so what if you pretty much are to tired and depressed to do training why dont they go heck lets check for thyroid, and my mom has diabetes she has all the signs of thyroid mulfunction so now shes been on diabetes meds, but thyroid is directly linked to how your body produces insulen or not enough of it aswell as loss of energy and therefore not enough sleep lack of concentration. What is wrong with these docs ill be pissed if my moms diabetes was wrongly diagnosed especially if its a problem with her thyroid, plus meds for diabetes are expensive maybe its about helping the parmaceutical companies to profit more but thats just sick.

Whats your point of view on this.

I have depression and waiting on the thyroid test result should I…?

I have randam pains from what is thought to be depression, I am currently waiting on results of my thyroid scan, should I go and play in a soccer game? I am not sure if it is best to wait for my results or not?

Thyroid gland and depression?

Do you have any expiriences?

I’m being treated for depression (zoloft) and I was told to examine my thyroid gland since it’s function has some effects on our mental state, i.e. can cause depression, or cause fast paced heart rate (which is common in panick atacks I guess..)…

Tomorrow I’m going to take the tests, and discuss them with my therapist probably the next week. So I’d like some feedback… I know those two are connected since thyroid is a gland and it’s hormons effect us in many ways, but I’d like to know some more specific information. What were your symptoms before you took the tests, what did you do if your tests for thyroid disfunction were positive, did the therapy improve your state etc…

Tnx!

Anyone with thyroid disfunction and depression?

I’ve tested my thyroid gland hormones and done a histological examination (where your tryroid is punctured for a tissue example) ’cause my therapist told me to do it (I’m being treated for depression). Anyone else with the same expirience? Can you tell me what were your examination results like? Like what supstances were high or low etc…? I’ve got the results, but I’m going to see my doc in a week or so, so I’d like a bit info a bit sooner.

Tnx!

I have almost every thyroid symptoms..but why does report shows negative?

Went to a doctor…he took my blood and sent to pathlab…thing shows I dont have thyroid…but i have most of the symptoms of thyroid..

I have:
Fatigue-Weakness ( I have very low stamina)
Heat Intolerance ( Even at night…while not moving like lying down…if there’s no fan I sweat even the weather it is not hot)
A little bit of Depression
Constipation (mine is infrequent)
Nervousness and Tremors (I hate this)

What age to thyroid problems appear?

I am 19 and have been diabetic for 1 year. The past 3 weeks I have had several panic attacks, and felt some fatigue every once in a while. Also a couple of times I have felt really cold hands and feet, but not constantly. Does this sound like a thyroid problem to you, or just stress, depression, etc.?

I’ve got low thyroid levels which causes depression, what can I do for it?

My parents don’t believe me when I tell them I feel depressed and I looked online and low thyroid levells (what I have) can cause it.
I’m working on my thyroid level but what can I do about depression?

Can hypothyroidism cause anxiety as well as depression?

I know hypothyroidism can cause depression (I’ve had it before for a short period of time but it was only mild) but I was wondering if it can cause anxiety too. It’s never listed in "symptoms" but I know anxiety & depression often go hand-in-hand so I was curious.

I believe I may have it again as I’ve had it in the past but I am experiencing anxiety too so I wonder if it is actually depression not hypothyroidism. I have an exam on 5/12 to find out but I was curious in advance.

I mean the thyroid causing depression even on meds.?

There are test for the thyroid and it can cause depression despite the normal values. Anyone who deals with it?

What’s the difference between clinical depression and the depression caused by an illness like hypothyroidism?

Can both be treated by anti-depressants or is the depression caused by hypothyroidism treated by an adjustment to thyroid medication. I’m curious about the connection.

Possibility of thyroid causing depression?

I was told that having children close together causes your thyroid to slow down. In turn you could suffer from depression.
What are the possibilities of your thyroid causing depression or hormone disorders in general?

does anyone know what thyroid problems can consist of exactly?

Recently I was told that I probably have thyroid problems however I thought these kinds of problems usually show up in older or heavy people? I’m not really sure if thyroid problems are linked to depression or what. Or how someone could even assume that I had thyroid issues. Would crying a lot or for little reasons be a dead give away?

Does the thyroid gland have anything to do with depression?

I’m getting a blood test tomorrow for my thyroid gland and my doctor decided this after he diagnosed that I had a slight form of depression. Just wondering if the thyroid gland has anything to do with depression.

Oh and before you say anything to encourage me about blood tests, i’ve done it before, nearly passed out, but this time i’ll do fine with it.

I have a lot of symptoms of a slow thyroid, but every test I take comes out negative. What do I do next?

I have a family history of slow thyroids and, frankly, thyroids that quit. My metabolism is SLOW. I’ve had depression and a lot of other symptoms. My mom’s thyroid just gave out and they’ve put her on replacement thyroid hormone. She’s lost a ton of weight and she’s much happier.

I’ve taken every blood test that I know to ask for. They agree my thyroid is on the sluggish side, but that’s it. Should I see an endocrinologist? What do I do next?

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