Few studies until now have looked at the connection between subclinical thyroid problems and anxiety. Researchers set out to look at the connection between anxiety and subclinical thyroid dysfunction, grouping patients as subclinically hyperthyroid (TSH lower than 0.1 mU/L), subclinically hypothyroid with (TSH higher than 4.5 mU/L) and euthyroid (normal TSH levels). A test known as the Beck's Anxiety Inventory (BAI) was given to all patients.
The research showed that both the subclinical hypothyroid and subclinical hyperthyroid groups had significantly higher anxiety scores than euthyroid group, and subclinical thyroid problems increase anxiety in patients -- whether hyperthyroid or hypothyroid.
The researchers indicated that because mood changes, and especially anxiety due to subclinical thyroid problems may affect quality of life significantly, these effects may be enough to warrant treatment.
Mustafa Sait Gonen, et al. "Assessment of Anxiety in Subclinical Thyroid Disorders" Endocr J Vol. 51: 311-315, (2004).
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hello i have had this problem for so long and it had affected me in so many ways. I have failed so many tests because of this anxiety so are there any medicines out there that make it better?
I have a compensated (sub clinical) Thyroid and was diognossed with Anxiety disorders. Spent many years on paxol for the anxiety with little improvement. Have been on synthyoid for a few months now and the anxiety is gone
Jennifer…I would be interested in talking with you. I have been diagnosed with Sub clinical Thyroid disorder and ever since have been having anxiety issues. I have never been one to have any issues with anxiety before until now. I am currently taking levothroid to help my levels and will get checked for the first time tommorow…I am not feeling my anxiety getting any better yet so im thinking maybe they should up my dosage? I just want to avoid getting on any type of anxiety medications because I feel my anxiety level is caused by my thyroid…I feel that might have been your situation?