[SueAndHerZoo]

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Wow, so much to think about…so much to learn! And regardless of how much we educate ourselves and try to make the best decision there are no guarantees that it will be the right one. That is probably the scariest part: taking a major plunge and finding that it may not alleviate most of the problems and maybe even make things worse!

I’ve had anxiety issues all my life but got them under control with medication 20 years ago and have had no more issues with it (thank God!) But when the thyroid goes hyper the anxiety is the first thing and the worst thing I have to deal with. The last time I went into remission my anxiety issues were gone, so I’m pretty certain that what I’m going through now is directly related to me coming out of remission.

I kind of thought that removing the thyroid would absolutely eliminate the anxiety issues but now I’m hearing it’s not a definite. That is making me take a big step backwards. But I’m not sure WHY it wouldn’t….. once I have the thyroid removed and am taking replacements, can’t we tweak them to a place that we feel functional?

Like I said…. lots of reading and learning to do but I really don’t want to spend the rest of my life never knowing when this is going to rear it’s ugly head again, and I recently read that second remissions are more rare than first ones, so my odds are decreasing.

Thanks for letting me know that yours was a success…… I’m definitely a gambler and may just opt for TT, but not until I’ve thought about it for several more weeks. I am anxious to hear what my endo says – he knows that I have always been dead-set against any permanent solution, so he’s going to be shocked when I bring it up. Hah – I guess THAT will convince him that I’m not feeling normal!
Sue

[ChristinaDe]

#1177643

You’re doing the right thing!!! You’re asking good questions, taking everything with a grain of salt, keeping an open dialogue with your physician, and prioritizing your own needs and concerns. And most importantly, you’re doing everything you can to make an informed decision…the one best for you!

I really hope that you feel better soon!

[Kimberly]

#1177644

SueAndHerZoo wrote:

I kind of thought that removing the thyroid would absolutely eliminate the anxiety issues but now I’m hearing it’s not a definite. That is making me take a big step backwards. But I’m not sure WHY it wouldn’t….. once I have the thyroid removed and am taking replacements, can’t we tweak them to a place that we feel functional?

Yes, that would certainly be the ideal! It’s hard to say why anxiety might continue to surface post-TT. Is it just perfectly normal anxiety surrounding a major medical procedure, time off work, having to make arrangements for family, etc? Is there another underlying issue? Does the body still need time to heal from the damage done while hyperthyroid?

I wish there was an easier answer, but you’ve definitely received lots of good “food for thought” in this thread!

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