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Originally Posted by skyliner
So for the record, Free t3 and Free t4 and TSH and thyroid antibodies will give you a more complete picture of your thyroid function. T3 and t4 are not the same as FREE t3 and FREE t4.
As for adrenal function, a morning blood cortisol level below 15 is a red flag. A more accurate determination of adrenal functioning can be made via a 4x a day salivary cortisol test.
Anemia is another thing to be looked into when depression is present. As well as b12 levels and vitamin d levels.
Based on results, an appropriate course of action can be planned.
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Thanks for sharing this information skyliner. I am going to check with my doctor next week to see what kind of testing is being done to determine my thyroid functioning. As well as the adrenal functioning. Based on your info about how it is determined I know that I have never had that checked before.
I have had my b12 and vitD levels checked but I have heard that the recommended amounts are controvercial. And also that too much VitD can be toxic because unlike other vitamins, like VitC the excess does not run through you but stays in your system. I definately experience more difficulties with depression in the dark winter months.
thanks again. I appreciate the information.