I have had no anxiety or racing thoughts until I started back taking Synthroid. This really concerns me. I know my body needs the thyroid replacement but I hate the way it makes me feel and worry it will trigger a mania. They started me back at my original dose of .075 Synthroid but I had an overdose reaction. This time they stated me at .025 and it is better than before but still much anxiety.
Any thoughts?
2007-09-14 04:41:45 · 9 answers · asked by Melissa 2 in Health ➔ Mental Health
I had one major manic episode 9 years ago. Afterwards I decided that I was not Bipolar eventhough I was diagnosed at that time. I recently became very depressed and my doctor said that because of that one episode 9 years ago, I am Bipolar. Looking back over the years, I did have some symptoms of mild manias but nothing like 9 years ago. He said more than likely I am Bipolar 2. I did not tell my doctor I am Bipolar, he told me. I told him I was not.
2007-09-14 05:06:43 · update #1
Not everyone that says they are Bipolar is looking for that diagnosis as an excuse for behavior or as if it is cool to be Bipolar. I don't want it and I am sure I am in denial. I want to be "normal". Maybe it is overdiagnosed these negative people that say "Oh everybody is bipolar these days" only fuel deniel.
2007-09-14 05:10:22 · update #2
There is an on line test that you try that gives you the possibility that you are bi polar or not as the case may be. If you are concerned that you have not been correctly diagnosed then a second opinion is a good idea.
The test is on: http://www.bipolar-lives.com/bipolar-tes...
There are boxes at the side of the page. Click on bi polar test. Then scroll down the page to, 'Best free test'. Then click on the purple highlighted 'Free on line bi polar test.
2007-09-14 07:46:15 · answer #1 · answered by Eye see! 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Actually, the first response is incorrect. Bipolar isn't extremely rare, it is more common than people realize actually. I work in social work, I'm bipolar and I speak at conferences and universities about this illness. ALWAYS seek a second opinion. I can't tell you what you have based on the limited information you have posted, but if you have had a manic episode before, that would be why you were diagnosed. Many people have few episodes over the years, they still have the illness. I haven't had a manic episode in 7 years, thus why I'm in grad school and working full time. But I'm still bipolar, the medications just keep everything under control.
This illness often goes undiagnosed or is misdiagnosed. ALWAYS get a 2nd opinion. Dont just take any medications a doctor gives you. Do you OWN research and take an ACTIVE role in your treatment plan. YOU know your body better than your doctor does and if you are taking something that isn't working, its time to SWTICH.
I hope this helps. Best wishes!
2007-09-14 05:12:53 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Synthroid is an artificial hormone. Hormones effect your emotional well-being in addition to causing physical symptoms. I suspect the dose is now incorrect and needs adjusting. Talk to your doctor about your reactions.
Regarding bipolar, there are varying degrees of it. There are mild cases, which hardly effect the individual, in between cases, and then there are extreme cases.
You probably fall into the mild case. Bipolar is nothing to be ashamed of. You're still 'normal'. The only difference is the existence of mood swings, sometimes barely noticeable, sometimes more. All can be treated successfully. And some cases require no treatment.
2007-09-14 05:19:32 · answer #3 · answered by Marguerite 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go see a psychiatrist for a bipolar evaluation. Your regular doctor probably isn't really qualified to make the diagnosis, and there's a good chance that it's just your thyroid mimicking a mood disorder. I'd also get a second opinion from another doctor on your thyroid simply because your doc s/b referring you to a psychiatrist for a bipolar eval, and then wanting to work with the pdoc on proper med coordination. It doesn't sound like you're receiving that type of attention.
2007-09-14 04:57:13 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i have a lot of anxiety whenever i start a new medication for simalar reasons as you. what you might want to do is express your concerns to your doc about the manias and the anxiety. but stick with it and quite possibly it could be you doing the anxiety and if it doesn't go away in a few days to a week then i would deffinatly consult your doc. and also keep in mind that it takes your body a few days or even a week get used to the new medication. hope that this helps
2007-09-14 04:52:35 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
How about trying a different thyroid medication. There are many diffeent ones, even a natural thyroid med.
2007-09-14 15:36:13 · answer #6 · answered by DNA 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tell your DR. Immediatly!!!!! and stop all intake of caffine! This may be the cause of your anxiety. Tell your Dr. you do not like how it makes you feel and refuse it till' you find something you like! Best of luck to you! Your Dr. works for you remember this always and if he/she doesn't like it finad another one!
2007-09-14 05:05:13 · answer #7 · answered by sophia_of_light 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Manic depression (aka BPD) is actually very rare. I don't understand why everyone thinks they have it. If you told your doctor you have it, without being diagnosed first, then you might have influenced his own diagnosis. Go find another doctor and don't mention the BPD, just the symptoms.
2007-09-14 04:52:13 · answer #8 · answered by Belzetot 5 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Could you try a walking program to reduce your anxiety ?
2007-09-14 04:57:12 · answer #9 · answered by Will 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋