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What Causes Severe Depression When Diagnosed With Celiac Disease And Thyroid Disorders?
Question: My daughter is 17 and has been diagnosed with celiac diease. She is on a strict gluten free diet but she is experiencing other symtoms such as depression , mood swings, hair loss and irregular periods. She is very thin and is cold all the time. She also has night sweats and extreme fatigue. I am so worried . She recently had her stomach scoped again and the dr seems to think she may also have a thyroid condition. We are waiting on the bloodwork to come back, may I add she has also developed social anxiety. Her father died when she was 7 and I don't know if the depression is coming from the traumatic experience she went throug (she found him). Or is depression is part of all this....she also has lost a lot of her hair in the past six monthes.
Thank you! She had her stomach scooped again last week and the Dr. Said there was undigested food in her stomach which should not have been there. He thought she may have thyroid issues and I'd doing bloodwork on her. He also recommended she see a phycologist because of her severe depression. My daughter is beautiful but has no self esteem. She found her father dead when she was seven. He committed suscide. She will not talk about it and does not want to see a therapist. Her dad had bipolar and thyroid problems. That was 10 years ago. I think she may have stuffed a lot of her emotions concerning her dad. I am not big on anti depressants but would not object to anti aniexty medication for her. I am worried sick about her.
Thank you! She had her stomach scooped again last week and the Dr. Said there was undigested food in her stomach which should not have been there. He thought she may have thyroid issues and I'd doing bloodwork on her. He also recommended she see a phycologist because of her severe depression. My daughter is beautiful but has no self esteem. She found her father dead when she was seven. He committed suscide. She will not talk about it and does not want to see a therapist. Her dad had bipolar and thyroid problems. That was 10 years ago. I think she may have stuffed a lot of her emotions concerning her dad. I am not big on anti depressants but would not object to anti aniexty medication for her. I am worried sick about her.
Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hello, and thanks for your question.
Celiac disease and thyroid disorders are both autoimmune and can co-occur. If she is hypothyroid, this could account for these symptoms. I would get blood testing to rule out thyroid issues first. Otherwise, depression is a possibility. She may benefit from an antidepressant such as Lexapro, or psychotherapy.
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Detailed Answer:
I'm sorry your daughter is suffering. She clearly suffered a trauma and may well be depressed currently. Medication is helpful, but therapy is also important. A combination of the the two is the most effective treatment. Antidepressants are first-line anxiety treatment when it comes to medication. CBT is a good option for therapy. I do offer CBT on this website if she's interested.
Dr. Sheppe
Consultation
Detailed Answer:
Hello, and thanks for your question.
Celiac disease and thyroid disorders are both autoimmune and can co-occur. If she is hypothyroid, this could account for these symptoms. I would get blood testing to rule out thyroid issues first. Otherwise, depression is a possibility. She may benefit from an antidepressant such as Lexapro, or psychotherapy.
In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me at my private link below and after asking a direct question it would be my pleasure to be your dedicated personal physician on this website. My name is Dr. Sheppe, and I am an XXXXXXX doctor working in New York City at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, ranked #1 for Psychiatry in the United States (XXXX). For a personalized comprehensive evaluation, treatment recommendations, and individual therapy, ask me at HealthCareMagic at this private link: XXXX
Brief Answer:
Followup
Detailed Answer:
I'm sorry your daughter is suffering. She clearly suffered a trauma and may well be depressed currently. Medication is helpful, but therapy is also important. A combination of the the two is the most effective treatment. Antidepressants are first-line anxiety treatment when it comes to medication. CBT is a good option for therapy. I do offer CBT on this website if she's interested.
Dr. Sheppe
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