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Posted 10/6/2015 11:23 PM (GMT 0)
So I had a test done last week and it was awful. The dr was not the nicest and I had to have a tube put up my nose and down my throat while drinking water and without any anesthetic at all. It was awful I felt like I was choking on water and had to stop the test. I decided to stop going to the Drs after that.

I had blood work done two weeks ago and was told all was normal. I started to think maybe I am just imagining all this after all. Well my dr called me today and said she found I had elevated thyroid antibodies levels. She thinks my thyroid can be getting attacked by my body. I am wondering if my issues swallowing and feeling like crap everyday is because of this.

I also have been having increasing anxiety. I'm constantly on edge it's exhausting and add hunger to the mix I feel like I'm going to drop any second. Anyways I just hope I can get answers or be the person I use to be this had been the worst year of my life, I went into 2015 hoping it would be a good year but I pray 2016 is better.
Posted 10/6/2015 11:57 PM (GMT 0)
Ugh, I am so sorry to hear about the tube down the nose with no anesthetic.

Feeling awful, having anxiety — and a bunch of other things — can be caused by a thyroid disorder. I'm hypothyroid and I take a pill every morning to supplement my levels. I get my blood work done once or twice a year to make sure I am on track.

I thought 2015 was going to be a good year too, and it is the worst! 2016 has *got* to be better!

-Cat
Posted 10/7/2015 2:40 AM (GMT 0)
Hi LC,

Sorry to hear about your bad experience with that test...it does sound awful.:(

However, I am glad to hear that you are.following up with the thyroid issue...to get a definitive answer for your antibody result.

Will they be doing another test in order to confirm or rule out Hashimoto's?

Keep taking the necessary steps to get your anawers...

...and treatment for any physical issues that need treatment, as well as your anxiety.

Here to keep you encouraged and in support. Let us know when you find out more about your status, okay?

S.C.
Posted 10/7/2015 12:18 PM (GMT 0)
Hi LC

Sorry to hear about your bad experience at the doctors that sounds horrific.

Thyroid issues can cause anxiety so hopefully you will get some definite answers soon the good news is it's very treatable.

Keep us posted.

Hibee
Posted 10/9/2015 1:54 PM (GMT 0)
Sorry about that traumatic experience! That was rude and unprofessional!

But! Your symptoms are pretty classic thyroid symptoms. Sooooo many people have them. Frankly, It's important to follow up bc if it's off, your mind and body will feel so much better getting it regulated!

Insist on getting the full thyroid panel, not just the TSH. They may do that anyway since your initial test is off a bit.

Wishing you all the best!
Posted 10/13/2015 9:56 AM (GMT 0)
Hey LAWCHICK sorry to hear about that awful experience. That's so unprofessional.

Now to the real issue at hand, if you're wondering whether thyroid issues can lead to anxiety issues as well, the answer is YES. The connection between thyroid and anxiety is that low thyroid can lead to low temperatures and low temperatures can lead to anxiety. In this instance it's vital that you tackle both issues.

For the thyroid follow the procedure your doctor will recommend, I do hope that she'd be professional about giving you a proper prescription. Now for the anxiety I think you see a clinical psychologist. I wouldn't advice medicines for I believe that you'll be getting that for the thyroid. You shouldn't be drug dependent so for the anxiety I think psychological therapies would suffice.
Posted 10/13/2015 3:34 PM (GMT 0)
JK,
Please see my welcome and invitation to start your own thread of introduction here:

https://www.healingwell.com/community/default.aspx?f=9&m=3511429

A gentle reminder that only L.C. and her doctor(s) should be considering whether or not she should be taking medication for her anxiety. Yes, therapy is an essential part of any anxiety treatment program...we all agree with this, and promote the use of therapy and self help for all...

...but the decision to take medication or not, is a personal and individual one, and we neither push, nor shun the idea here for anyone...as it is not our place to do so.

However, encouragement and support certainly is! So post with both often.;)
Scaredy Cat
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