Hypothyroidism.... Help :( :UPDATE PG 6:

[Thyroxy]

How did you go with your blood tests?

 

[Thyroxy]

I am so glad to see so much good news on here lately! Everyone seems to be hanging in there and doing the right thing for their lil, and their big, beans

I just wondered if anyone experienced this - getting on to your thyroid meds and after 4 weeks (and TSH and T4 levels being perfect for nearly 3 weeks now), but no changes or relief in hypothyroid symptoms whatsoever??? I still can't seem to lose any weight, still sleeping terribly at night, still have REALLY dry scalp and eczema in places.....just wondered if anyone out there experienced the same thing?

I love this thread, keeps me sane - thank you to you all x

The problem is that the medication alone isn't enough to convince the body that everything is ok. Especially if you're on T4 only (levothyroxine for example) it can stabilise your levels and you can feel 'better' than you did before, but you still don't feel right. There's not a lot they can do about it, and the best thing you can do is try to eat right etc so that the thyroxine your taking is at it's most effective.

I agree too it's nice to see positive news for everyone. I have to go in for an urgent blood test tomorrow as my consultant isn't happy with my results, and I've been diagnosed with pregnancy anaemia (been expecting it as had it with my first) and of course, now my thyroid function is playing up as the iron counteracts the medication! Grrrrrrrrr.

Oh well, at least the Dr's are on the case lol.

29 weeks tomorrow, and only 6 shifts left at work until my maternity leave starts, then I can really relax!

How did you go with your blood tests?

 

[Krippy]

Krippy that is just awesome news about your levels. If your TSH and FT4 are in normal range I don't know what's stopping you now from TTC? I say go for it! Something I've discovered which you ladies may already be aware of is keep having your vitamin D levels checked when you get your TSH and FT4 levels checked - my pattern, which apparently is a normal pattern, is the more normal your TSH and FT4 get, the more deficient you become in Vit D3, so I have Vit D3 supplements to add to my T4 meds and the VitD3 supplements are in addition to the pregnancy multivitamin I take too.

Keep us posted Krippy, I have all of my fingers and toes crossed that all will work out well and very soon

Thanks Thyroxy! That was my gut feeling as well...to just jump on the TTC train again! I was just nervous bc I have only been on meds for 4 weeks and uggghhh...I don't know just scared which I think I will always be no matter what! Now just to get the hubby on board...Oh yeah and waiting for AF to return which I am expecting this weekend. lol

Thanks for the tip on Vitamin D3...can you just get that at the regular pharm or do you need a prescription?

 

[Thyroxy]

You can just get them from the pharmacy, your GP will let you know what dosage to take depending on what your results are from your blood tests

 

[Krippy]

Thanks Doll! I really appreciate all of the advice and support! I am so new to all of this and getting quite desperate to get pregnant again. All of my thyroid problems have only developed since RJ was born and I was only diagnosed with Hashimoto's a month ago...I just need to be pregnant with my forever rainbow! It is starting to eat me up inside...I need some good news in my life right now but I am sure you all know how this feels. The overwhelming need to be pregnant but the nerves about doing it safely and wanting it to stick so bad. I never thought I would be here in this situation and it just sometimes feels so surreal. Like that last year of my life never happened and it was all just a bad dream.

Sorry for the rant...Thank you for listening.

 

[Arisa]

hey ladies, yes being pregnant with hypothyroidism is harder than I thought. the weight gain for one has been pretty high and overall my wellbeing has suffered and the MW seems to think its related to my under active thyroid but what I can say is that thyroxine during pregnancy is a godsend, its a godsend during non pregnant life
not only should you continue it during pregnancy its also a good idea to increase your dosage if need be as I had to and even though my levels are still on the low side they are not as bad as they were and bubs is healthy
hang in there ladies

 

[aimee-lou]

Thyroxy - thanks for asking.

I had a test done on 1st March as I said (I think - pregnancy brain arghhhh) in my last post. I have been chasing every day since for my results which are still not in, and I've also called my consultant as I had a bit of a snotty letter from the registrar about taking my meds correctly. It was phrased as if to a child and I got a little annoyed to say the least.

Overall though, I'm ok. I'm shattered but I have 3 shifts left at work (today, tomorrow and Sunday) and then that's it, I'm a SAHM for at least 11 months! I seriously cannot wait until I finish as I think what with the thyroid function combined with the aneamia, I just can't get enough rest! I did managed to get my GP to give me 2 months worth of tablets of each though, as quite frankly I'm sick of re-requesting prescriptions and spending hours in queues in boots to then collect them! Baby is doing full flips and kicking like crazy, and I'm just counting down the days/weeks until my scan on 23rd!

How are you doing hun?

 

[essie0828]

Girls I had her and she is perfect. No effects from me being hypothyroid It is possible to have a sucessful pregnancy and a healthy baby just keep on the meds. Goodluck all you ladies.

 

[Krippy]

So happy for you Essie! And she is so beautiful! What a rainbow indeed!

 

[LeighAnne]

Yay!! She is precious!! Congrats and thanks for the encouragement. A sound mind is a sane way.

 

[aimee-lou]

Just a quickie update from me. I finally got my results back (2 weeks of waiting!) and all is perfect. I don't know about my iron levels as these need to be tested next week when I go to antenatal, but my tsh seems to be finally be under 2!

I''ve also finished work now! 32 week scan next friday. All is good!

Hope everyone is ok xx

 

[LeighAnne]

Yay! So glad to hear. All is "so far so good" for me right now too. 11 weeks today.

 

[Krippy]

Wow...the time as gone fast for you ladies! I am waiting to ovulate next week and we are TTC. And then the dreaded 2WW...Hoping I will be joining you ladies soon!

 

[Thyroxy]

Not long to go until your scan on 23rd Aimee-lou- sending heaps of positive vibes your way!! I've been offline as have been away, so by now you are at home and hopefully resting and just sleeping as much as you like

 

[Thyroxy]

Just a quickie update from me. I finally got my results back (2 weeks of waiting!) and all is perfect. I don't know about my iron levels as these need to be tested next week when I go to antenatal, but my tsh seems to be finally be under 2!

I''ve also finished work now! 32 week scan next friday. All is good!

Hope everyone is ok xx

Awesome news aimee-lou!!!!!

 

[Thyroxy]

Girls I had her and she is perfect. No effects from me being hypothyroid It is possible to have a sucessful pregnancy and a healthy baby just keep on the meds. Goodluck all you ladies.

essie - look at that smile, how beautiful! Your post is exactly what we all needed to see and hear isn't it? Thank you.

I have my 11 week scan tomorrow, until I see it on the screen I don't think I've allowed myself to get excited about this miracle bub, in case all is not well - will report back tomorrow

 

[Thyroxy]

Wow...the time as gone fast for you ladies! I am waiting to ovulate next week and we are TTC. And then the dreaded 2WW...Hoping I will be joining you ladies soon!

Krippy, hopefully your eggs are all doing their thang! Good luck

 

[Thyroxy]

Anyone else experiencing migraines in their pregnancy? I always used to get them a week before my period but didn't get them ata ll in my last pregnancy, this time however, I'm getting them regularly and for days at a time Anyone have any non-medication remedies they know are useful?

 

[Krippy]

GL at your scan Thyroxy! I am sorry I have no help for your migraines...I have never had them at all during pregnancy.

Get my levels checked again next week and I am doing the baby dance all this week as I am ovulating! Testing on April 3rd...so excited to be healthy right now!

Hope you all are doing well!

 

[aimee-lou]

Thyroxy - mention them when you see your midwife or give her a call. They may know something you can take/give you some tips plus it means they're totally aware of what's going on with you. My mw told me to 'pester' her if I felt the need when I was PG for the 1st time lol.

Good luck at the scan today! I really wish I could sleep as much as I want lol. I have a toddler to keep me active (which is good.......being inactive is actually worse as when baby comes you suddenly have to find energy lol) and I have a house to sort out - still not sure how we're going to fit a family of 4 into a 2 bed terrace lol Been on leave for over a week now and I'm already into my groove lol. Just need to get back on top of the housework - was supposed to yesterday but hubby had an afternoon off so we spent the afternoon together instead

My scan is on Friday. Bubs is leaping around like a good'un and I'm unable to find somewhere comfy to sleep due to pains in my legs and hips (all things that happened at this stage last time) so things seem to be going well. Just need to get a check up done of my bloods on Friday, and then I can arrange for a tour of the birthing unit and labour wards (scary stuff lol) so that we don't get lost (would recommend this to all ladies - hubby and I got completely lost in York hospital on the way to our 20 week scan with Earl and it was bad enough and I wasn't even in labour. This time we're at NNUH in Norwich, so we need a tour to get our bearings lol.

Best be off.....Earl is in need of some fresh air, as am I, and I have a parcel to send off too. Not sure what else to do with today though. Sooooo much housework to do lol.