Posted by tizza on March 25, 2006, at 17:01:04
In reply to Re: My Own Theory on Possible Causes of Depression, posted by Tony P on March 25, 2006, at 2:08:02
> Absolutely agree. One of the first things my GP did when I presented with depression was get a thyroid test done (I was normal). Later on he did DHEA and testosterone and I was WAY low -- prepubertal. I felt significantly better with DHEA supplementation, not to speak of the cheering effect of being able to have a normal sex life.
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> Unfortunately the Canadian government has gone paranoid on DHEA, classing it as a danger somewhere between heroin and crystal meth, and the special access program is either totally swamped or they're not approving anyone as a stalling tactic. But that's off topic.
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> <Rant successfully cut short>
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> TonyMy doc checked my thyroid first thing too and I've had it checked again since. It's fine
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