Does anyone on here have an overactive thyroid? did medicine work?

Question

i think i have one.. i go to the doc on tuesday but im wondering if the the medicine they put you on helps with anxiety and depression. or do they have to put you on antidpressents.. i really would like to avoid those. i heard it was sometimes a problem after giving birth

Answer 1

I had an overactive thyroid.  Mine had to be removed due to the condition.  They didn't do surgery.  They used radiation.  If you are pregnant, I am not sure how they treat it because of the side-effects.  If you just have anxiety, fixing your thyroid may help but if you are depressed you may need anti-depressants to help.  Don't get to worried.  Try to relax until your appointment.

Answer 2

I did, and it does, but the medicine they give while pregnant only controls the thyroid. To fix the thyroid issue, the medication is alot stronger and cannot be taken whist pregnant. I had an overactive thyroid whist pregnant, and I have a healthy 3 year old.

Why are they putting you on anti-depressants/ Is that another cause?

I wouldn't take them, as when pregnant, hormones can make you depressed anyways, so wait and see how you are once the baby is born :) Good luck

Answer 3

Yeah, I had anxiety 2 and they put me on Zoloft. Then they found out I had thyroid's disease and they put me on something called Synthroid. I slowly came off the Zoloft and I've been fine since! So talk 2 ur doctor about Synthroid and c if he'll get u a blood test 2 c what amount of Synthroid u need, if he recommends it!

Answer 4

I have have a thyroid problem.  Medicine works but you will have to go on different medication for your depression.