***UPDATE*** Am I Depressed? or Could Something be Wrong?

[CarCam]

Hey ladies, thanks for reading. I have had two early miscarriages now, one in early April and one in May.

It seems like for the past few months, I have been feeling very fatigued, and generally ill. I was just wondering if any of you feel like your MC could have been caused by an underlying health condition.

I don't think I am depressed, but I could be wrong. Mentally and emotionally I feel fine, but my body just doesn't want to cooperate. I WANT to do things, but I can't seem to keep my eyes open. All I want to do is sleep, and the slightest little inconveniences set me off! I always feel nauseated, tired and generally "blah". AND, to top it all off, I am gaining weight for no good reason- I am eating less!!!

I feel like a horrible wife and mother. I just don't know what is going on!

If you can share any of your stories, I would greatly appreciate it. Part of me is scared I am destined for the Loony Bin.

THANKS!

UPDATE:

*** I heard back from my midwives today. As it turns out, my progesterone is ridiculously low...so, that would be the reason for the MCs . AND, I am suffering from a Vitamin D deficiency- which is making me feel just awful. The good news is I know what is wrong now!!! Now it's time to "fix" things. ***

 

[Jessa]

Sounds to me like you might have a thyroid problem. Check here for some info. You've described a few of the symptoms of hypothyroidism (weight gain, irritability, fatigue, depression). I had some of these symptoms years ago and the doctor put me on a low dose of levothyroxine, which is used to reset my thyroid. I've felt fine every since.

Thyroid problems can sometimes lead to miscarriage, from what I read after having my own miscarriages. I think it's definitely worth discussing with your doctor.

Having said all that, I'm not a doctor and could very easily have all this wrong. Good luck!

 

[Las78]

Hun, so sorry to hear you're feeling awful.

I'm really not sure but I know after my loss I had the blues that only now 3 months on are starting to ease off. I suffered with PND really bad after my first 2, second one worse than the first and I turned into a real nightmare to live with. I wondered if this was why the blues after my loss seemed to last ages.

I would speak to your GP about it hun, maybe counselling may help if they can rule out anything else like thyroid etc.

Let us know how you get on and I hope things start looking brighter really soon x

 

[MrsO29]

What you have described is exactly how I was feeling most of last year.
I went to the the docs and they tested me for tons of things (including thyroid) and everything came back normal. She told me to eat more greens (seriously!!)

Anyway I never did find out what was wrong with me, but I was trying to conceive all last year with no success. I have felt better this year and have now fallen pregnant.
I don't know if there is a link.

FX'd you find out if anything is wrong with you.

 

[Kbee]

Hi Hun,
I work in psychiatry.........you are NOT destined for the loony bin!!!!
It sounds like you are feeling naturally down after the trauma of MC......I also agree that Thyroid problems could be indicated by what you say. However based on the fact that you say you WANT to do things and feel mentally ok I dont THINK you are clinically depressed.......a major part of depression is often a lack of motivation and not finding joy in anything. But I would though advise going to your GP.......we are all different and someone to talk too could only be a good thing as would getting checked over physically, you say that you feel like a bad wife and mother......I am sure you are fabulous but your self esteem seems a little low so maybe chatting to someone completely neutral may help..............this isnt my professional area as I work with Children but PM me if you would like too.
xx

 

[borntobeamum]

Oh honey, you are not destined for the loony bin, not at all.

Everyone and everyones body and mind deal with things like this in different ways, this could be your body's way of telling you to slow down a bit. If you are concerned then go and talk to your doctor, hopefully you have a good doc who will listen.

The thyroid thing may be a link to how you are feeling, certainly showing some of the signs, I have underactive thyroid and have been taken medication for about 10 years, but also have ceoliac disease. Diagnosed due to health probs, and after 2 MC's. (but this does not mean anything for you)

There is no harm in going and getting checked out, ask for all your bloods to be done. Yes some conditions can increase your likelyhood of MC, but sadly most of the time it doesnt.

Here any time you need to chat.xxxxx

 

[CarCam]

Thank you all so much! I greatly appreciate you taking the time to respond to my post. I go to see my midwives this morning, and I am going to insist on a full blood panel work up. I don't know if they will find anything, but it's worth a shot!

I just feel so darn forgetful...like my head is in the clouds. I keep forgetting to feed my kiddos meals!!! (Don't worry, THEY are not in harm's way- they are very well taken care of, but THEY have to remind me sometimes that they are hungry- DOH!) I think it is because I keep forgetting to eat, I am not hungry.

Anyhow- I will post any updates as I get them.

THANKS AGAIN LADIES!!!!!!!!!!

 

[jen35]

Hi Carcam, sorry to hear you are feeling like this you have been through alot lately so don't be too hard on yourself. I lost my bubba in March and it took about six weeks for me to feel anywhare near myself. I suffered horrible nausea and tiredness and general lethargy. I lost interest in everything and just wanted to be on my own alot. Eventually went to the docs who did full bloods and checked my thyroid but it all came back as completely normal.

I do believe the mental trauma of miscarriage is almost worse than the physical and stays with us much longer. You have been through it twice hon and in quick succession. I hope you get some answers at your appointment or reassurance at the very least. For now I'm sending you biggive yourself some time out if you can and do something that warms your heart.

I hope you start to feel better soon honey, let us know how you're getting on.

 

[Jessa]

How'd it go at your appointment today, CarCam? Did you get the blood work done?

 

[CarCam]

How'd it go at your appointment today, CarCam? Did you get the blood work done?

I asked for, and did receive, a complete blood work-up. BUT, my midwife thinks I am probably suffering from either adrenal fatigue or a possible heart condition. My husband, who is a Dr, has told me time and time again that I suffer from classic adrenal exhaustion, but I kept sweeping it under the rug.

So...I will hear back from the blood work towards the end of this week. But I expect that they will all be normal. It's my style to be sick with no explanation, so I don't expect it will be different this time.

I will let you all know!

Thanks for caring.

 

[CarCam]

UPDATE:

*** I heard back from my midwives today. As it turns out, my progesterone is ridiculously low...so, that would be the reason for the MCs . AND, I am suffering from a Vitamin D deficiency- which is making me feel just awful. The good news is I know what is wrong now!!! Now it's time to "fix" things. ***

 

[borntobeamum]

So glad you got the results back and you can now start working on feeling better.

xxxx

 

[Jessa]

I'm so glad that you've got an explanation now for why you're feeling so crummy. With the right meds and a little time, you'll be as good as new....and feeling much more confident about your next stab at baby-making!

 

[Las78]

I'm glad you have some answers hun and that something can be done to help, hopefully things will start looking brighter for you real soon x

 

[CarCam]

Have any of you been diagnosed with low progesterone? What are the treatments/options?

If you have a story to tell, I would love to hear (read) it!

THANKS!!!!!!!!