Posted by Zeke on January 4, 2000, at 17:21:09
In reply to Re: influence of thyroid on depression, posted by S. Suggs on January 2, 2000, at 5:06:47
> I would suggest you find a good Endocrinologist and have him check you over from "head to toe", you may find a solution to your problem.
I agree except I suggest a neuroendocrinologist. Most 'simple' endocrinologists tend to focus more on diabetes etc. and aren't well versed on neuropsychiatric-endocrine connections in a clinical sense.
You have a much better shot at finding a neuroendocrinologist if you live near a major city or medical school -- most neuroendocrinologists are in academia...
One interesting thing about thyroid hormones is their similarity to catecholamines (dopamine, norepinephrine) and the fact that they are similarly metabolized from tyrosine.
Another tidbit, is the research about kids with ADD also being resistant to thyroid hormone.
Lastly, is what is referred to as the HPA axis -- hypothalamic-ptuatary-adrenal axis -- (and HPT axis -- T = thyroid) which plays a role in both cause and effect in psychiatric disorders.
Take a look at these URLs...
Affective disorders, thyroid autoimmunity and the HPA and HPT axis
http://www.mentalhealth-net.com/research/projects/0167/The Neurobiology of Depression
(the section "Hormonal Abnormalities" in particular)
http://medicine.psu.ac.th/psychiatry/0698neme.htm
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