More thyroid information now, could save you a lot of heartache down the line


A thyroid information page like this was just what I needed in 1998/1999! ...

At the time I was led to believe I was suffering from anxiety and panic attacks.

If you're suffering from panic attacks or depression, and can't imagine why ... then I'm hoping this page will prompt you to have your thyroid gland checked.

Also, ... make 3 very important decisions:

1. Decide to trust your instincts about how you are feeling - once you have digested the information on these pages (and elsewhere) and if you have sufficient reason to believe that you have a thyroid problem, STICK TO YOUR GUNS! You are the best judge of what feels normal and healthy for you.
 
Don't allow yourself to be "brushed off" by your family doctor or "specialist".
 
Read my story about hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism and understand how easily (well meaning)doctors can endanger your health (possibly just because they don't have enough of the latest thyroid information).

2. Find a doctor who specialises in nutritional medicine...and who will listen to what you have to say ...they are out there...you just need to dig around a bit to find them.

3. "Interview" your prospective doctor before seeing him/her.

Find out if they are willing to entertain thyroid treatment if you are showing symptoms of hypothyroidism/hyperthyroidism, but your "TSH" tests fall within the laboratory "normal range". ...keep looking until you find the right doctor.

A thyroid function test is a simple blood test which, if correctly interpreted, could save you years of heartache and could prevent real panic attacks and depressive episodes from developing.

Understand that Heavy Metal Toxicity can cause thyroid problems (amongst other things).

Tissue mineral analysis (hair analysis)is the most sensitive test for Heavy Metal Toxicity.

Your silver(amalgam) fillings are a definite source of Heavy Metal Poisoning/Toxicity.

If you suspect that you may have thyroid problems,(which in turn may be causing your depression or anxiety) then this is also an avenue to start researching.
Heavy Metal Poisoning can in itself (even without thyroid issues) be a causitive factor in anxiety and depression disorders.

Thyroid information


Enjoy! ( and then come back here.... there's more to read!)

Here's a quick list of the symptoms of Hyperthyroidism (compare to panic attack symptoms on my other pages!)

Common Hyperthyroidism Symptoms & Signs:
Additional (less common) symptoms that may be associated with this disease:

Compare the thyroid information (above) with anxiety symptoms(below):
...and then go from this thyroid information page to my panic disorders page...and then again you'll see why it's SO important to rule out Hyperthyroidism!

Because the symptoms of hyperthyroidism can be so frightening...they can actually CAUSE you to fall into a cycle of panic attacks - panic disorder .

And.. once you have repeated something often enough.... well, you've read my page on Anchoring ...

it's fascinating how mind and body affect each other ....

Be sure to read about how being hypothyroid can make you feel depressed.

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