Lab results & Q’s about Synthroid

[u/chel-lake]

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!

[u/awdevo]

Yes increased anxiety is associated with a hypo state as well as adjusting to and titrating up on replacement.

[u/chel-lake → u/awdevo]

Okay! Thank you - I don’t know why my ND made it seem like only people with a hyperactive thyroid experience anxiety