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What Causes Allergy To Thyroid Medication And Depression In An Elderly Woman?

my mothers thyroid does not work at all- she is allergic to every single thyroid med. The doctor is at a lost and mentioned having her desensitized ? He now has not called her back in a few weeks - she is currently not feeling well and is feeling depressed. Should I contact an allergist? She has hoshimotos
Fri, 6 Sep 2019
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Hi,

I think in this particular condition, it is better to consult your family doctor and ask your doctor do a full Thyroid panel test which includes TSH, T4, T3, Anti-TPO, Anti TSH receptor antibodies, Thyroglobulin and then your doctor may direct your mom to a consultant Endocrinologist only if needed.

Hashimoto's disease or Hashimoto's thyroiditis is an autoimmune condition which is the most common cause of hypothyroidism and it affects mostly women than men. Depression is very common among the affected individuals. As I mentioned above, if your mom is allergic to the prescribed medications, then the next step should be ask your doctor to direct her to an Endocrinologist.

I hope my answer helped you. If you have more concerns, please don't hesitate to contact me. Good luck!

Regards,
Dr. Dinesh Nuwan Weerasinghe, General & Family Physician
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What Causes Allergy To Thyroid Medication And Depression In An Elderly Woman?

Hi, I think in this particular condition, it is better to consult your family doctor and ask your doctor do a full Thyroid panel test which includes TSH, T4, T3, Anti-TPO, Anti TSH receptor antibodies, Thyroglobulin and then your doctor may direct your mom to a consultant Endocrinologist only if needed. Hashimoto s disease or Hashimoto s thyroiditis is an autoimmune condition which is the most common cause of hypothyroidism and it affects mostly women than men. Depression is very common among the affected individuals. As I mentioned above, if your mom is allergic to the prescribed medications, then the next step should be ask your doctor to direct her to an Endocrinologist. I hope my answer helped you. If you have more concerns, please don t hesitate to contact me. Good luck! Regards, Dr. Dinesh Nuwan Weerasinghe, General & Family Physician