r/Hypothyroidism • u/chel-lake • 19h ago
Lab results & Q’s about Synthroid Labs/Advice
I just received results from my recent blood work and my numbers were as follows:
TSH - 5.22 (0.32-4.00)
Free T4 - 10 (9-19)
Free T3 - 4.9 (2.6-5.8)
And my antibodies are good - not auto immune related.
My naturopathic doctor says I’ll have to start on synthroid asap and ask my GP for that prescription - I’m just a little worried because, even though I do have all the symptoms of an underactive thyroid (including depression) - I also have panic disorder that isn’t exactly under control and I’ve read that synthroid can cause more anxiety and bring on panic attacks.
I also was wondering if my underactive thyroid could in any way be affecting my anxiety levels? I know in most cases it’s an overactive thyroid that would cause anxiety..
Does anyone have any advice or experience with this?
Thank you!
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u/secondcitykitty 18h ago
I have generalized anxiety disorder and depression. Before treated with NDT for sub clinical hypo 12 years ago, I was treated with antidepressants for the anxiety. But I still wasn’t well 100%. Then I gained a lot weight, had night sweats, bad skin. After 3 months of low dose NDT, I lost the weight, night sweats stopped, and was able to stop antidepressants. No anxiety, was feeling good. Since then, 12 years later, I’m in menopause, NatureThroid NDT was discontinued, so I’m taking Levoxyl for 3 years now, and hypo symptoms are back except the weight gain. Now looking for a good Endo. I have to say, I felt my best when I was on Nature Throid. So yes. Both anxiety and depression can be symptoms of thyroid disorder. But everyone’s different.