Went to dr with Mental Health query, got blood test for Thyroid

[Palm7rees]

Has anyone else had a mental health drs appointment and come away with an appointment to have full blood tests. Loads of vitamins, hormones, liver, kidney and also Thyroid.
I’m glad the nurse is covering all bases. She said the blood tests is a good place to start.

She’s is 100% correct. Deficiency can cause depression like symptoms. Hope you get a helpful answer

I’m so glad this was offered to you.

i was started on ADs before it was realised I had hypothyroidism and another endocrine issue. Levi thyroxine and endocrine surgery did wonders for my mh.

That's a good gp you have there

Depression is one of the symptoms of an under active thyroid and is linked to B12 and vitamin D deficiency. Also, an overactive thyroid gives rise to anxiety. I think it’s good if a full blood panel including the thyroid is being done, as quite often thyroid issues are linked to MH issues and don’t get picked up for ages. I hope you feel better soon.

Thanks guys . I think we have a good surgery where I live. Only requested appointment Monday. Spoke to her today and blood’s tomorrow morning before 10am (something to do with hormones in the morning)

Magnesium is another one being tested.

was a hard phonecall I listed the things I was concerned about. Felt silly talking about it as I’m feeling ok this week. But during my bad days/nights it’s not good.

Excellent job by nurse. Hypothyroidism can cause a host of health issues inc MH. Blood test can identify quickly and, as another poster said, levothyroxine is a med that can fix quickly if that is the cause.

@NotAJammyDodger will be interesting to find results.
move got a phone appointment with the nurse practitioner on Tuesday to discuss it all. If hormones are ok I guess we go down another road with it. More mental health related. I have no idea.

What an excellent nurse!!

@Butterfly44 she does seem to be excellent.
also during the phonecall I didn’t even know where to begin with my symptoms/problems. And I said I know I’ve got limited time for the appointment and she said ‘forget about that and just tell me what’s going on” :)