Guest guest Posted November 10, 2006 Report Share Posted November 10, 2006 Just wanted to say hello and introduce myself. My name is Barb and I live in Central Pennsylvania (my town smells of chocolate!). I recently had my thyroid removed (November 2nd). It had become a very large goiter and was getting uncomfortable. The pathology confirmed that it was due to Hashimoto's (Lymphocytic) Thyroiditis. I was first diagnosed with Hashi's in 1991 and have taken Synthroid since that time. Currently at 0.150 mg. I have 2 kids -hence my screen name: Lucky Mum to two. I had five miscarriages between the two successful pregnancies due to an autoimmune response to pregnancy itself. My son, my youngest, is here only because I had 10 infusions of IVIg to keep my body busy and away from trying to reject the fetus. I also had anti-phospholipid antibodies during my pregnancies and had a successful outcome with heparin daily injections. (Now you understand the " Lucky " part of me being a Mum to two!) I am still recovering from my thyroidectomy surgery since it was only a week ago from yesterday. I have been posting on the Yahoo Groups boards entitiled " Thyroidectomy " and I'm looking forward to learning more about each of you here. Thanks! Barb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 12, 2006 Report Share Posted November 12, 2006 Hi Barb, I wish you a full, speedy recovery. I am not familar with Central Pa. My sister lived in Paoli and moved to Westchester. As children, we vacationed in Hershey and the Pocono Mts. I love PA. Saw a thyroid specialist there last year. She dx me with Hashimoto and asks my sister how I am doing when she go for her check up. My sister and I have what you have. I was dx with it and started taking medication when I was 16 yrs old. My sister was dx last year. We both had RH factor during pregnancy, which means our body could reject the fetus and were carefully monitored. If it occurred during my sister's pregnancies (she is 11 yrs older) the fetus required a blood transfusion. When I was pregnant, the patient was given an injection after birth to prevent it from happening again. I am glad you brought this up. I am going to ask the immunologist if this could be a clue as to what I have. Take good care of yourself. Nan Just wanted to say hello and introduce myself. My name is Barb and I live in Central Pennsylvania (my town smells of chocolate!). I recently had my thyroid removed (November 2nd). It had become a very large goiter and was getting uncomfortable. The pathology confirmed that it was due to Hashimoto's (Lymphocytic) Thyroiditis. I was first diagnosed with Hashi's in 1991 and have taken Synthroid since that time. Currently at 0.150 mg. I have 2 kids -hence my screen name: Lucky Mum to two. I had five miscarriages between the two successful pregnancies due to an autoimmune response to pregnancy itself. My son, my youngest, is here only because I had 10 infusions of IVIg to keep my body busy and away from trying to reject the fetus. I also had anti-phospholipid antibodies during my pregnancies and had a successful outcome with heparin daily injections. (Now you understand the "Lucky" part of me being a Mum to two!) I am still recovering from my thyroidectomy surgery since it was only a week ago from yesterday. I have been posting on the Yahoo Groups boards entitiled "Thyroidectomy" and I'm looking forward to learning more about each of you here. Thanks! Barb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 13, 2006 Report Share Posted November 13, 2006 Hi Nan, Thank you for your post & wishes. It's been 11 days since my surgery and everyday is better than the one before. We live close to Hershey PA. Which doctor did you see for the Hashimoto's dx? I also have the Rh factor for pregnancy but you must understand that what I'm talking about is different. Once you have an autoimmune diease such as Hashimoto's you are more prone to other autoimmune responses. With my pregnancies and losses it was due to my body actively finding a way to miscarry. One way was with antipholipid antibodies which made my body clot the blood going to the baby. Another response was causing a hematoma on the lining of my uterus to cause the fetus to detatch. The Rh factor is widely understood and problems are prevented with a shot of RhoGam after delivery but what happened with me and how it was treated with IVIg infusions, is not widely practiced...even now, 8 years later. Autoimmune disease is a wide diagnosis. It can start with something as simple as Hashimoto's and have many other ramifications such as what your sister has with Sjogrens. My sister also is affected by autoimmune issues. She has Graves disease. These things tend to run in families. At least, in a way, we know how to help each other! Barb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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