Hi Reina,
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Originally Posted by reina29
If you are dealing with depression and hypothyroid, how many believe they are dependent on the other? I was depressed long before I was diagnosed as hypo but it seemed my depression improved somewhat when my blood levels were ok. Here's the dilemma - do I go get my thyroid tested again or do I go to adjust (restart) my depression meds?
Another little question: My bbt (body basal temp) has dropped about a full degree in the last two months and now is consistently lower than it was. (I temp for contraceptive purposes so I take my temp everyday) Does that mean that my thyroid might be off again? The blood tests are so darn expensive.  |
Are you covered by any health insurance at all?
I live in Ohio and I have an HSA plan through Anthem. My blood tests to check my thyroid (my Primary likes to check it every 6 months) are only about $15 after my insurance discounts everything.
Anyway... I realize that healthcare is expensive, but you need to get regular blood tests done with regards to your hypothyroidism. You also need to stay on your thyroid meds and get another prescription from your doctor when your thyroid medication runs out.
I say this, because going off your thyroid meds could be potentially dangerous. Some people who are severely hypothyroid can go into a coma. Other individuals, with more milder cases, can see their cholesterol levels rise into a dangerous range.
Anyway... good luck to you.
Peppermint Patty