Posted by noa on June 30, 2000, at 14:36:11
In reply to Re: atypical depression treatment?, posted by Andre Allard on June 30, 2000, at 5:27:34
Question: have you had your thyroid functions tested?
If so, what were the results? If you only got the results in terms of "within normal limits", find out what the actual numbers were. Many docs rely too heavily on the usual statistical cut-offs, thus overlooking many cases of hypothyroidism.
If not, it is a good idea. Subclinical hypothyroidism is frequently not diagnosed but it can cause a lot of devastating symptoms.
Some of the symptoms of refractory atypical depression are the same as hypothyroidism.For more info, see
www.thyroid-info.com
Good books: The Thyroid Solution by Dr. Ridha Arem, and Living Well with Hypothyroidism by Mary Shomon.
Treating my hypothyroidism has made a HUGE difference in my response to antidepressants. I had such a rough few years, with this past year the worst, but since aggressive treatment with thyroid meds, under the care of a great endocrinologist, I am finally feeling better.
poster:noa
thread:38809
URL: http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/20000630/msgs/38868.html