TSH or Free T4 for Assessing Thyroid Function?

Peter ForsterBest Practices, Physical Conditions and Health, Testing Leave a Comment

There are many reasons why thyroid status is important in a clinic treating people with mood disorders. For one thing, hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism can mimic some of the symptoms of mood disorders. For another, lithium, a medication we often prescribe, is associated with hypothyroidism in a significant minority of patients taking the medicine. One of the questions we wrestle with …