Thyroid problem vs. bipolar disorder?
i heard that population who are diagnosed with bipolar disorder may be misdiagnosed because some thyroid disease mimics the disorder...and very well, i am 16 and i developed my "bipolar disorder" two years ago but finally went on meds a year ago. i rob lamictal 100mg and it seems to abet me most of the time, but i've been pointed at by some individuals who say that it's freshly hormones you can't have bipolar disorder until you are surrounded by your 20s..yada yada yada.
i'm not like clich¨¦ i'm going to stop taking my medication, but i just want to know if nearby is a serious chance i.e. truly is HORMONAL because of an "Abnormality" in my thyroid.. how do i run about finding out if it's a short time ago my thyroid instead of a mental disorder? cause i don't want to be stuck taking something (i do lug my medicine each day, so it's not like i'm refusing) that i dont stipulation.any suggestions?
Answers: Your primary care doctor can do a simple blood check which will tell you if you hold thyroid problems. you need to hold your TSH checked as well as any TGAB- which are antibodies that would show if you hold something called hashimotos...to be exact when the thyroid sometimes puts out too much hormone, and other times not enough...sometimes make you racy and panicked and sometimes make you lethargic and achy. All that mortal said, you could have that and still be bipolar...I will post a few spots for you to swot more about thyroid. but surrounded by my experience it seems to be mistaken for depression and anxiety the most commonly.
You can be born with bipolar disorder and abundant people are. Bipolar disorder is typically traced to hormonal problems (glandular enactment imbalances). Anyone suffering from mood disorders should see their general doctor (an internal specialist is a flawless start) to be tested for gland problems (not just the thyroid gland). Disruption of the HPA axis is a adjectives issue with those suffering from chronic depression disorders. A hormonal specialist specializing within treating bipolar patients have resolved lots cases that did not respond well to conventional psychotherapy medication. Many illnesses can cause mood and other mental disorders. It's esteemed to get a complete physical by a truly competent doctor.
Do not move about off your meds short seeking medical advice from your doctor, however - that can be exceedingly dangerous.
I recommend you check out:
http://www.alternativementalhealth.com - they own a list of things to check for mixed mental symptoms, as well as recommendation to good doctors.