I had part of my thyroid removed over 30 years ago. Do I need to take hormones?

Question

During the past 30 years, I have been treated for various forms of depression.

Answer 1

Are you really planning on taking the advice of a bunch of unknown schmucks? You need to talk to a doctor.

Answer 2

What are your present Thyroxine levels? A T3, T4 and TSH test will tell you whether you need thyroxine supplementation. Depression is caused by chemical imbalances in brain and those also are caused by the deeper underlying emotional problems, which are not treated by the antidepressants etc. Even the Thyroxine supplements don't treat the underlying causes of thyroid malfunction. The thyroid is controlled by the pituitary which in turn is governed by the hypothalamus. The feed-back from the body affects the mind and the mind in turn affects the body. So, try to understand the origin of the problem and if possible, treat it. Best wishes.

Answer 3

When you ask about taking hormones, I assume that you are asking about taking thyroid hormone as a replacement???
Without knowing more information it is hard to answer this question.
If you had part of your thyroid removed for a benign condition that long ago AND if your thyroid function tests such as TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone) are normal now then the answer is "probably not." However this is something you really need to ask you doctor about since he/she should have complete information, has done a physical exam on you and knows what medications you are receiving for your depression and any other conditions you may have. Talk to your doctor.

Answer 4

You need to see a doctor and have a simple blood test done to see if your partial thyroid still produces enough thyroid hormones.

An underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism) can cause depression among other symptoms. Synthetic and natural thyroid hormones are available with aprescription and help many people with hypothyroidism.

Answer 5

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Answer 6

really, and truly, only you and your doctor can answer this.
we don't know your whole medical profile and anything that we could offer would be just by our own experiences, which
are all different as far as this condition is. go see the doctor, and get well,and tell him/her what you are going through, they don't know unless you tell them. bless ya, and good luck.