Anxiety and Thyroid?

[<ladybug>]

I got a bloodtest at the doctor a couple weeks ago because she wanted to check my thyroid to see if that was causing my anxiety. I got a call back, and she said my thyroid level was a little low. I'm going to a specialist at the end of next month for another test. Do any of you have anxiety because of thyroid problems?

 

[MaliceInWickedland]

Well, I've heard that anxiety is generally caused by low levels of tyrosine, which is an amino acid that aids in the synthesis of certain hormones produced by the thyroid, so it's a possibility.

 

[EscapeArtist]

I've always suspected that I am a little hypothyroid-y because I have food intolerances to the foods that are always linked to direct thyroid damage, and I have some of the symptoms. So probably! And adrenals, important to check also.

 

[nicole1]

I have hypothyroidism... My SA got WORSE around when I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism.

 

[Dj SL]

It could be the cause, also the amygdalas...

 

[bigcat1967]

I've never heard of it - I really don't think so though.