Thyroid playing up or depressed?

[Glassofwine]

I have an underactive thyroid and have recently had a blood test and been increased to 125 from 100. i went to dr's a couple of days ago because I've been getting terrible pmt and generally feeling down. It wasn't my normal dr and she said ok, first we need to find out if you have a thyroid problem, so I said well I do - oh yes she said, well your new dose hasn't kicked inyet, so that may be why you're feeling down. I asked what my last level was (never been told before) and she said 8.something adn that it should be below 5.

Ok, but she then went on to talk about anti depressants and off I went with a prescription, which I got from the chemist. When I read the side effects it said that you may be suiscidal (sp) etc and feel sick for a couple of weeks. Dr did mention would be a bit crap for a week or two and that I would have to take for 6 months.

Now I'm wondering if she's been a bit to hasty in giving me the AD's. As her first thought was thyroid and I do have a thyroid problem, wouldn't it be better to get that regulated before committing to AD's for six months and going through two weeks of feeling terrible?

I feel very confused. I am low and it would be great to get it sorted out, but I feel that she's jumped the gun a bit. We have private medical insurance through DH's work so could ask to be referered to whatever kind of specialist deals with thyroid. What do you think?

I have an underactive thyroid. My dose was too high recently so have had it reduced. It was explained to me that you should feel a difference within about 4 days. I do feel much better now. It might be worth having a second blood test to chech your TH and then maybe get a referral from your GP to see an endocrinologist who would be able to confirm.

How long have you been on your new dose?

Started new dose about 10 days ago, but I was ill for about three days and didn't take anything (I know, I Know) so have been back on track again for three days only. I am normally fine with taking them, it really was just because i was ill.

Ok. I would say listen to your body. Do you feel depressed and feel the need of depresents. Or can you leave it a few more days and see how you feel. Perhaps make another appt to see your normal GP and request another blood test.

HTH