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thyroid vs ppd/ppa

Basil27Basil27 member
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anyone have a thyroid issue but thought they had ppd/or ppa? I am having extreme anxiety lately and have read that it could be a thyroid problem?
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Re: thyroid vs ppd/ppa

  • kyfirewifekyfirewife member

    Some newer research contends that a large percentage of PPD cases are related to fluctuations in thyroid levels PP.

    Either way, I would set up an appt with your Ob. If they think there's reason to believe it's thyroid related, they can order the appropriate bloodwork for you.

    GL!

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  • TommysGirl56TommysGirl56 member
    I have definitely heard of this.  My OB/GYN did not check into this possibility, but told me to see a family doctor.  I have tons of bloodwork ordered for me by the family doctor, including checking thyroid hormone levels.  So we shall see.  I will certainly post the update on my progress when I find out for sure what is causing my anxiety/depression.
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  • Basil27Basil27 member
    thanks ladies I think I am going to make the call! sigh...
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  • Basil27Basil27 member
    also how long pp did it take you before you realized something was wrong and called the doc?
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  • TommysGirl56TommysGirl56 member
    I didn't make the call until 4 months PP.  I think I suffered longer than I should have, mostly because I believed it was all in my head.  Also, it took me going back to work to start really noticing the problem myself.  That is when I finally said I couldn't handle things anymore.
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  • farrellashleighfarrellashleigh member

    It definitely carries the same symptoms and a simple blood test can rule it out. Otherwise there is no shame in admitting that it is PPD! We're all here :)

    I noticed my issues with PPD very quickly, it spiraled out of control before I knew it and I sought help immediately since I recognized the major warning signs. But many women suffer unknowingly for months or a year before realizing.

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