&nbsp; &nbsp;I have been having such unbearable anxiety. &nbsp;I'm taking<br>estradiol 20 days a month followed by 10 days of Activella<br> &nbsp;to prevent hyperplasia. &nbsp;I'm 44 and I've had 4 periods since oct. 18, which had left me feeling weepy and anxious<br>almost constantly. Ativan and serzone have not alleviated<br>my angst.<br> &nbsp; &nbsp; The gyno wants me to stop the hormones to see what my<br>cycle is doing naturally.<br> &nbsp; &nbsp; I was also diagnosed with sub-clinical hyperthyroidism<br>with a tsh 15 times below baseline normal and positive<br>antibodies. &nbsp;The endocronologist seems to believe mild<br>thyroid dysfunction would not be exacerbating my anxiety<br>and other symptom. &nbsp;I understand some doctors think<br>mild disease could cause my symptoms. &nbsp;Has anyone had<br>subclinical hyperthyroidism exacerbate pms and perimenopause.<br> &nbsp; &nbsp;I'm tired of running from doctor to doctor. &nbsp;I feel<br>like I'm losing my mind and frustrated that &nbsp;I can't<br>find the solution.<br> &nbsp; &nbsp; These post have been helpful in the realization,I'm<br>not alone.<br> &nbsp; &nbsp;I'm not employed and my self-esteem is plummeting.<br>I'm not finding much gratification because of lack of &nbsp; <br>concentration. &nbsp;I'm a mess and can't seem to move<br>forward as I spin overwhelmingly. &nbsp; Help me I'm desperate. &nbsp;

Hi Chriscarol...

I don't think I will be able to offer any help to you, but I do sympathize with you.  What the heck is "subclinical hyperthyroidism" anyway?   I have been hypothyroid for over 30 years, but have never heard of that one.      Hopefully, someone else here might be more helpful with that.

Chriscarol,

I'm sorry to hear you're sufering so with anxiety. I'm no  expert on hyperthyroidism, but from what I've read, Subclinical hyperthyroidism is mild thyroid over-activity unaccompanied by obvious symtoms or physical signs. Your doctor is treating you, but it is a fairly well known fact that anxiety can be caused by thyroid disorders, so that can be  causing the anxiety, OR because you're also in perimenopause, the anxiety can be exacerbated by the hormone fluctuations. Further, the high levels of anxiety can, alone, be from all these different medical issues you're dealing with and just running from doctor to doctor. The hormones, themselves, might be contributing to the severe anxiety. Because your condition is "subclinical," your doctor may be advising you correctly in stopping the hormones for a while to see how you feel.

A person with hyperthyroidism has an overactive thyroid gland. It is producing an oversupply of the hormones that regulate how fast his or her body absorbs food and turns it into energy. As a result, the victim' s physical processes speed up dramatically.

I've also read that some forms of hyperthyroidism last only a few weeks and then get better by themselves. These do not require treatment with antithyroid drugs, radioactive iodine, or surgery. Another interesting point is that they find that beta blockers, such as Atenolol, can be helpful in treating hyperthyroidism.

Further, maybe Ativan and Serzone aren't the answer and you need to look into other anti-anxiety medications.

Hyperthyroidism (two common forms of which are Graves' disease and toxic multinodular goiter) occurs when the thyroid produces too much thyroid hormone. Some signs and symptoms are:

Tremors Mood swings Weakness Diarrhea Heart palpitations Heat intolerance Shortened menstrual periods Unexplained weight loss Fine hair (or hair loss) Rapid pulse Nervousness Bulging eye or eyes Enlarged thyroid gland

Bear in mind, that many of the above symptoms are also very common in menopausal women.

Were you taking the hormones first and then diagnosed with hyperthyroidism?  Are you suffering from palpitations?

Again, I'm no expert on thyroid disorders. I would Email Pete Hueseman, Power Surge's pharmaceutical consultant. He's very knowledgeable about these things and knows hundreds of doctors, some of whom may specialize in thyroid dysfunction. You can E.mail Pete at: Consultph@aol.com.

I would also recommend reading this article -- Thyroid Disorders: Mostly a Woman's Problem.

Here are some additional resources and Web sites you may want to check out:

The National Graves Disease Foundation2 Tsitsi CourtBrevard, NC 28712.Phone: (828) 877-5251http://www.ngdf.org/

Thyroid Foundation of AmericaRuth Sleeper Hall, RSL 35040 Parkman StreetBoston, MA 02114-2698Phone: 1-800-832-8321http://www.clark.net/pub/tfa/

The Thyroid Society7515 South Main Street, Suite 545Houston, TX 77030Phone: 1-800-THYROID (1-800-849-7643) or (713) 799-9909Email: help@the-thyroid-society.orghttp://www.the-thyroid-society.org/thyroid.html

Hopefully, some of the above information will be helpful. Good luck!

Dearest