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Re: Seasonal Dosing---thoughts on ADs and endocrine

Posted by Noa on May 13, 2000, at 13:35:22

In reply to Re: Seasonal Dosing---thoughts on ADs and endocrine, posted by Sherry on May 10, 2000, at 4:54:20

Abby,

The symptoms you mention do sound consistent with hypothyroid. I don't know how unstable and fluctuating thyroid can be, but it does seem possible. I believe it is also possible that for some people, even the tiniest increase or decrease in thyroid functioning can cause significant changes in how you feel.

I would definitely see an endocrinologist and look into it. If thyroid is a problem, get it balanced. Then, see if your depression follows the same patterns.

Yes, I take the same doses of cytomel and synthroid every day. However, I need to get my levels checked every six weeks. I imagine if I felt some hyperthyroid symptoms and my test numbers confirmed it, I would adjust the dose. And I imagine it is possible that some people have to adjust up and down at points in the year. I don't know, though.

I will also be tested for Cushings in addition to the adrenal hyperplasia. Apparently congenital adrenal hyperplasia, at least the type I will be tested for, is thought to be the most commonly occuring genetic disorder in humans (there is a rarer and far more serious type that is obvious from birth and causes ambiguous genitalia and can cause inability to retain salt, which can, of course, lead to death within the first month of life, if not treated).

Another thought---I suppose you could adjust AD doses by season, but it might help to just add a stimulant during the low seasons.


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