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Originally Posted by hilery79 Hi,
I agree...thyroid problems can definatly cause a long list of symptoms. Hypo and hyperthyroidism can also cause anxiety and panic disorders. My Dr. thought my thyroid was the cause of my symptoms at first. I was dx'd with thyroid cancer over a year ago, but I am now cured and my thyroid levels have been normal for several months. So, he says my thyroid was never the cause of my symptoms(but I wish it were).
Good luck with your appt.! Let us know what you find out.
Take care,
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Anxiety is one of the pieces that fits the thyroid theory for me. Until 3-4 months ago, I was always the very laid back, smooth sailing kind of guy. People used to joke with me about how laid back I was. Anxiety and depression doesn't fit me historically.
Then, during my driver's license renewal vision test, I noticed my right eye was blurry - my vision has always been perfect (cue onset of panic/anxiety). I had been tired, lethargic and fatigued for several months - maybe even longer - prior to this but I just chalked it up to a busy life.
When I noticed the blurred vision, I began searching the internet and of course turned up all sorts of awful scenarios - brain tumor being just one of them (upgrade to full-on panic/anxiety). The optho diagnosed me with astigmatism and far-sightedness in the right eye and glasses do help a great deal. Since tumor-related vision disturbances cannot be corrected with glasses, I am no longer worried about that. But the fact that this blurred vision presented so suddenly and actually seems to fluctuate in severity is another possible tie-in to the thyroid theory. Although I admit that this is pure conjecture on my part.
I have other symptoms consistent with thyroid disorder - muscle weakness and such - but the fact that my mother had a bum thyroid is what makes the strongest connection in my mind.
We shall find out soon enough - and I will definitely keep you guys posted.
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