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

[SHELBYBABY]

I had graves as well, I had my thyroid removed, it was huge, I think it had its own heartbeat lol. It was affecting me eating, sleeping, etc, etc, I had it surgically removed in 2009 it was the worst decision I ever made, because they also removed all of my parathyroid glands. Not only am I hypothyroid, I am hypo parathyroid, I have kidney disease, vertigo, - all due to the fact that they removed my para thyroid glands. I have to take 20 calcium pills a day, magnesium, iron, and about 12 other prescriptions, so when I found out I was pregnant I was supershocked, I was down to stage 2 with my kidney disease. So with the pricking of the fingers with the Ges. diabetes, I am sick of it. BUT, my baby boy is doing fine with everything I have wrong with me, and that is the most important thing!!!! I have been having problems with my calcium levels, not with my thyroid levels, I just wanted to share because I am hypothyroid. I have lots of specialist I go to, and it was hard dealing with how this affected my life, when I visit them, I am looking for them for comforting words and they look at me and shake their heads, cause their is not any hope, they are just maintaining me, it isnt a cure for any of this. I wish they would stop doing that, it ruins my day and I get so down.

 

[aimee-lou]

I had graves as well, I had my thyroid removed, it was huge, I think it had its own heartbeat lol. It was affecting me eating, sleeping, etc, etc, I had it surgically removed in 2009 it was the worst decision I ever made, because they also removed all of my parathyroid glands. Not only am I hypothyroid, I am hypo parathyroid, I have kidney disease, vertigo, - all due to the fact that they removed my para thyroid glands. I have to take 20 calcium pills a day, magnesium, iron, and about 12 other prescriptions, so when I found out I was pregnant I was supershocked, I was down to stage 2 with my kidney disease. So with the pricking of the fingers with the Ges. diabetes, I am sick of it. BUT, my baby boy is doing fine with everything I have wrong with me, and that is the most important thing!!!! I have been having problems with my calcium levels, not with my thyroid levels, I just wanted to share because I am hypothyroid. I have lots of specialist I go to, and it was hard dealing with how this affected my life, when I visit them, I am looking for them for comforting words and they look at me and shake their heads, cause their is not any hope, they are just maintaining me, it isnt a cure for any of this. I wish they would stop doing that, it ruins my day and I get so down.

My goodness, i'm sorry I ever complained about my illness. So glad that your LO is doing well and lots of hugs

 

[LeighAnne]

I will have my levels checked again on the 27th. I am taking my meds as directed. I have another ultra sound on the 22 (next Wed). I should see a heartbeat and all. Can't wait. Let's all keep each other posted as I thank all of you for sharing. It has given me a huge sense of relief.

 

[SHELBYBABY]

I have an ultrasound next thursday, everytime I go to baby doc now I have to get an ultrasound to make sure he is ok.

 

[LeighAnne]

Your long awaited countdown to D day is upon you! That last few weeks seems like years.... Keep me posted.

 

[Hope39]

LeighAnne - how did your scan go, all good i hope

How is your thyroid, have you had it checked again yet

xx

 

[LeighAnne]

My thyroid will be checked again Monday.

My scan was yesterday and my little beans heart was beating away at 167 bpm. All looked well.

I had been nervous because my first scan only showed a sac that measured 8 days behind. My scan yesterday showed 5 days ahead, which is three days shy of what it should be according to LMP. Just relieved to know everything looks good for now.

 

[essie0828]

Awww great news on seeing that tiny little heartbeat.

Just wanted to say that I have hypothyriod disease and have 2 previous losses. First loss my tsh was above 14 well into the first trimester and I lost that little one at 16weeks. Next loss was most likely a blighted ovum. Didnt see a HB at all and my tsh was 6 at the time. Lost that one at 6weeks. This pregnancy my TSH levels have stayed around 3 - 3.5, a little high but this tricks my central nervous system into stimulating my thyroid glands into converting the T4(levothyroxine) into T3 ( the bodys usable form of thyroid hormone). There is nothing that I can say to stop the worry that you have for this pregnancy, but it is possible to have a healthy pregnancy with hypothyroid disease. Keep up with the meds. Dont take them with your prenatal vitamins either. Iron inhibits the absorbtion of the hormone. I take my levothyroxine 200mcg, 12 hrs apart from my prenatals. Be sure you take the meds on an empty stomach with water, best absorbtion. These are a few tricks I have learned after having this disease since I was 10.

I am delivering my baby girl this Monday via c-section I have had no problems through out this pregnancy until the last cpl weeks her growth has slowed. But thats most likely due to her being really cramped in there and my placenta is getting a little weary. So she gets an early eviction Good luck hun. Gonna be stalking

 

[LeighAnne]

Thank you so much and good luck to you on d day. I am relieved to hav seen that all looks well so far but I still know anything could happen. All I can do is follow orders and pray for a healthy bean. Monday I will have my levels checked again so hopefully that will turn up good results as well and ease my mind.

 

[essie0828]

Your doing all that you can hun. Take some peace in that. Goodluck for your thyroid results, hope they are good. And thanks as well.

 

[Krippy]

Leigh Anne...I have been stalking your progress and so glad to see your beautiful pic of your LO! I am so glad you are dong well! Awesome how many positive ladies you have found on here to support you! And essie is right...You are doing all you can and your bean is thriving. Thinking of you lots.

GL tomorrow Essie! Congratulations on your rainbow baby!

 

[LeighAnne]

Thank you!!!!

 

[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

 

[aimee-lou]

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!

 

[LeighAnne]

So my doctor just called and my TSH are PERFECT she says!! What a relief!! I am ecstatic as this has been something lingering... Been hessitant to get too excited about this baby just yet, due to the loss of my twins and all..... But since everthing is looking good, I guess I can allow myself to be a little excited!!



Check levels again in 4 weeks.

 

[Krippy]

Fabulous news Leigh Anne! So happy for you!

 

[Thyroxy]

Leigh Anne - so so so so happy for you, I am sending you a huge smile!

 

[Andypanda6570]

Great news! I am so happy for you!

 

[Krippy]

I got some great news today with my blood work. My TSH is 0.71 and my Free T4 is 12. Both within normal range! Actually in optimal range for TTC. The only thing is my endo is away until the end of March...Ugghhh! I sooooo want to TTC this month, especially since I am in range and I am on the meds but I am also scared too...I am thinking that I will always be scared though! I see my GP on Monday and hopefully she will be able to shine some light on my decision. I just need some friendly advice...I don't know if I can wait until April when I know my levels are good, etc. What do you ladies think? Don't worry I don't mind you being honest

 

[Thyroxy]

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