Could You Help I Was Wondering If I Have Hyperthyroidism ?

Posted on Thu, 25 Jun 2020

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Question : Hi, I was wondering if I have hyperthyroidism, or am experiencing a "thyroid storm." I am a 19 year old male previously diagnosed with psychosis not otherwise specified. I had a psychotic episode 2 years ago and it has resurfaced again after a period of 5 months without medication. Before it happened, I was very introspective, waking up with inflammation and itchiness on my back every night, and just having general angst. I have mood changes, irritability, insomnia, racing thoughts, in addition to the delusional thinking and I was wondering if there's some sort of comorbidity there that has been overlooked. I am currently taking Abilify, Cogentin and Trazodone (the latter two for the former's side effects). My sincere apologies if this is unclear. Could you help?

Answered by Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Not much related to thyroid storm.

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear, welcome to Ask a doctor's service.
I read your query and here is my advice.

I am sorry about your situation.
I don't find it much related to thyroid storm. It looks more related to psychotic episodes and this can be a reoccurrence.
I think you may need to increase the dosage of your medications such abifily.
Talk to your psychiatrist about psychotherapy and medications dose changes.

Hope I have answered the question.
Let me know if I can assist you further.

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