Posted by Gothmog on February 15, 2004, at 4:45:11
In reply to Re: Reminder - Check that thyroid, posted by noa on February 14, 2004, at 16:06:53
> Yes, there seem to still be a lot of unanswered questions about all of this. And I've heard the question asked as to whether depression, like thyroid disease, might be an autoimmune disorder itself.
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> For me, there seems to be a kind of synergy between the depression, the hypothyroidism, and some reproductive issues, as well. And with the treatments. I didn't start responding sufficiently to antidepressants until my thyroid was treated adequately. It made a huge difference, but it's not like I can just drop the ADs now. I seem to need both ongoing.
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> BTW, with your depression onset at puberty, and thyroid illness, have you been checked out for other endocrine disorders?Depression an autoimmune disease? Interesting theory. I've heard that said about schizophrenia. I don't think I have had any tests done besides what is normally included in a check-up. I asked my family doc if there were any others I should have and he didn't think any more were necessary. Of course I should arrange to have more done.
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