Use of Selenium during pregnancy

Siloet · Apr 13th, 2012, 19:05 PM

It is a long shot for me to ask this question because I doubt many people will know the answer, and there is not much information online on it, but I thought, why not try?

I have hoshimoto's disease, and since I started taking Selenium and synthroid, my antibody number has gone back down to normal. Anyway, I am now 8 weeks pregnant and wondering if anyone knows if I should continue taking the selenium, and if so, how much? I am currently taking 200mcg (i believe). I will ask my doctor for his opinion, but I have learned to also do my own research IN ADDITION to taking the advice of any doctor.

I have searched and searched the internet for information regarding hoshimoto's and selenium supplements during pregnancy, but I have yet to find anything substantial. Can anyone share their experience with me please? I would greatly appreciate it. Thank you in advance

Siloet · Apr 25th, 2012, 09:38 AM

Just to answer my own question...and to help anyone who may have the same question in the future. My fertility doc says its totally fine to take it. its just an antioxidant. Just make sure your not getting too much (anything over 200mcg is too much). i lowered my dose to 100mcg supplement and also drink boost that has selenium

ruby09 · Apr 25th, 2012, 13:02 PM

So glad you and your doctor found a solution. H & H 9 months to you!

Apr 13th, 2012, 19:05 PM	#1
Siloet Pregnant (Expecting) Active BnB Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Philadelphia, PA Posts: 136	Use of Selenium during pregnancy It is a long shot for me to ask this question because I doubt many people will know the answer, and there is not much information online on it, but I thought, why not try? I have hoshimoto's disease, and since I started taking Selenium and synthroid, my antibody number has gone back down to normal. Anyway, I am now 8 weeks pregnant and wondering if anyone knows if I should continue taking the selenium, and if so, how much? I am currently taking 200mcg (i believe). I will ask my doctor for his opinion, but I have learned to also do my own research IN ADDITION to taking the advice of any doctor. I have searched and searched the internet for information regarding hoshimoto's and selenium supplements during pregnancy, but I have yet to find anything substantial. Can anyone share their experience with me please? I would greatly appreciate it. Thank you in advance

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Apr 25th, 2012, 09:38 AM	#2
Siloet Pregnant (Expecting) Active BnB Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Philadelphia, PA Posts: 136	Just to answer my own question...and to help anyone who may have the same question in the future. My fertility doc says its totally fine to take it. its just an antioxidant. Just make sure your not getting too much (anything over 200mcg is too much). i lowered my dose to 100mcg supplement and also drink boost that has selenium

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Apr 25th, 2012, 13:02 PM	#3
ruby09 Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: New Jersey, USA Posts: 743	So glad you and your doctor found a solution. H & H 9 months to you!

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