Guest guest Posted August 9, 2005 Report Share Posted August 9, 2005 Have you talked with your OB about this? Hugs, Sharon NEWBI, PLZ HELP!! > Hi my name is Jamila, 28 yrs old and have had hypothyroid for about 6 > yrs or so. > > Right now I am pregnant with my fourth child and yesterday the doctor > got my labs back and my TSH was 92, I am 16 weeks pregnant. My TSH has > never been over 3 while pregnant, so I am freaked out. > > I dont know how much of an effect this will have on my child, in fact > my endocrinologist didnt have much information along those lines accept > two studies which say his/her IQ could be lower and or have central > nervous system deformalities???? > > Has anyone else ever gone through this? Please any and all information > is so welcomed!!! > > You can email me off list or on, either is fine. > um_hasheem@... > > TIA, > Jamila > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 9, 2005 Report Share Posted August 9, 2005 Have you talked with your OB about this? Hugs, Sharon NEWBI, PLZ HELP!! > Hi my name is Jamila, 28 yrs old and have had hypothyroid for about 6 > yrs or so. > > Right now I am pregnant with my fourth child and yesterday the doctor > got my labs back and my TSH was 92, I am 16 weeks pregnant. My TSH has > never been over 3 while pregnant, so I am freaked out. > > I dont know how much of an effect this will have on my child, in fact > my endocrinologist didnt have much information along those lines accept > two studies which say his/her IQ could be lower and or have central > nervous system deformalities???? > > Has anyone else ever gone through this? Please any and all information > is so welcomed!!! > > You can email me off list or on, either is fine. > um_hasheem@... > > TIA, > Jamila > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 9, 2005 Report Share Posted August 9, 2005 Hi Jamila, First off...TAKE A DEEEP BREATH AND QUIETLY RELAX FOR A MOMENT!!! What did your doctor do? What tests did he run? Did he run these tests during your last pregnancies to see if the numbers were similar? By the Bye... Congratulations of your baby, as well as on the other three...It always amazes me how mothers juggle all these living beings in one house hole!!!! Did he start you on any medication? Did he give you a diagnosis? Did he give you a referal to a specialist in Endoc...(sp?) who also specialises in the pregnancy enduced Hypothryoidism? If he didn't to any of the questions I'd be getting that appointment made with the Endo, at least with an Endo, hopefully you live near enough to where you can get to see an Endo who also Specializes in pregnancy treatment. As to the rumors that you heard...don't jump to conclusions...remember...these are only two studies...not hundreds to back each other up!!! IMHO Now, get to that Endocranologist(sp) and see what she/he says!!!! Gossimer > Hi my name is Jamila, 28 yrs old and have had hypothyroid for about 6 > yrs or so. > > Right now I am pregnant with my fourth child and yesterday the doctor > got my labs back and my TSH was 92, I am 16 weeks pregnant. My TSH has > never been over 3 while pregnant, so I am freaked out. > > I dont know how much of an effect this will have on my child, in fact > my endocrinologist didnt have much information along those lines accept > two studies which say his/her IQ could be lower and or have central > nervous system deformalities???? > > Has anyone else ever gone through this? Please any and all information > is so welcomed!!! > > You can email me off list or on, either is fine. > um_hasheem@y... > > TIA, > Jamila Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 9, 2005 Report Share Posted August 9, 2005 Because of this issue I have made an appointment w/ an OB. I dont usually deal w/ OB's as I am a homebirther and use a midwife. Jamila "Sharon M. " wrote: Have you talked with your OB about this?Hugs,Sharon NEWBI, PLZ HELP!!> Hi my name is Jamila, 28 yrs old and have had hypothyroid for about 6> yrs or so.>> Right now I am pregnant with my fourth child and yesterday the doctor> got my labs back and my TSH was 92, I am 16 weeks pregnant. My TSH has> never been over 3 while pregnant, so I am freaked out.>> I dont know how much of an effect this will have on my child, in fact> my endocrinologist didnt have much information along those lines accept> two studies which say his/her IQ could be lower and or have central> nervous system deformalities????>> Has anyone else ever gone through this? Please any and all information> is so welcomed!!!>> You can email me off list or on, either is fine.> um_hasheem@...>> TIA,> Jamila>>>>>>>> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 9, 2005 Report Share Posted August 9, 2005 Because of this issue I have made an appointment w/ an OB. I dont usually deal w/ OB's as I am a homebirther and use a midwife. Jamila "Sharon M. " wrote: Have you talked with your OB about this?Hugs,Sharon NEWBI, PLZ HELP!!> Hi my name is Jamila, 28 yrs old and have had hypothyroid for about 6> yrs or so.>> Right now I am pregnant with my fourth child and yesterday the doctor> got my labs back and my TSH was 92, I am 16 weeks pregnant. My TSH has> never been over 3 while pregnant, so I am freaked out.>> I dont know how much of an effect this will have on my child, in fact> my endocrinologist didnt have much information along those lines accept> two studies which say his/her IQ could be lower and or have central> nervous system deformalities????>> Has anyone else ever gone through this? Please any and all information> is so welcomed!!!>> You can email me off list or on, either is fine.> um_hasheem@...>> TIA,> Jamila>>>>>>>> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 9, 2005 Report Share Posted August 9, 2005 Because of this issue I have made an appointment w/ an OB. I dont usually deal w/ OB's as I am a homebirther and use a midwife. Jamila "Sharon M. " wrote: Have you talked with your OB about this?Hugs,Sharon NEWBI, PLZ HELP!!> Hi my name is Jamila, 28 yrs old and have had hypothyroid for about 6> yrs or so.>> Right now I am pregnant with my fourth child and yesterday the doctor> got my labs back and my TSH was 92, I am 16 weeks pregnant. My TSH has> never been over 3 while pregnant, so I am freaked out.>> I dont know how much of an effect this will have on my child, in fact> my endocrinologist didnt have much information along those lines accept> two studies which say his/her IQ could be lower and or have central> nervous system deformalities????>> Has anyone else ever gone through this? Please any and all information> is so welcomed!!!>> You can email me off list or on, either is fine.> um_hasheem@...>> TIA,> Jamila>>>>>>>> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 9, 2005 Report Share Posted August 9, 2005 That's so great -- I think home birth is absolutely wonderful (when it is feasible). I beleive the birth process is very important ... one's beginnings, one's entrance into this world is significant! Marlena --- Jamila wrote: > Because of this issue I have made an appointment w/ > an OB. I dont usually deal w/ OB's as I am a > homebirther and use a midwife. > > Jamila > > > > " Sharon M. " wrote: > Have you talked with your OB about this? > Hugs, > Sharon > > NEWBI, PLZ > HELP!! > > > > Hi my name is Jamila, 28 yrs old and have had > hypothyroid for about 6 > > yrs or so. > > > > Right now I am pregnant with my fourth child and > yesterday the doctor > > got my labs back and my TSH was 92, I am 16 weeks > pregnant. My TSH has > > never been over 3 while pregnant, so I am freaked > out. > > > > I dont know how much of an effect this will have > on my child, in fact > > my endocrinologist didnt have much information > along those lines accept > > two studies which say his/her IQ could be lower > and or have central > > nervous system deformalities???? > > > > Has anyone else ever gone through this? Please any > and all information > > is so welcomed!!! > > > > You can email me off list or on, either is fine. > > um_hasheem@... > > > > TIA, > > Jamila > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 10, 2005 Report Share Posted August 10, 2005 Is the doc giving you replacement hormone? During pregnancy if the mom is hypo the baby's thyroid will be supplying hormone for the mom too. The more hormone the baby must supply to the mom the more likely they baby will not have a healthy thyroid gland... If the baby can't produce enough hormone for both of you... you will miscarry. It would be my advice to get that doc moving on getting your hormone levels up.. that's gonna be tricky. A T4 only med, like Synthroid and it's clones, won't be working fast enough to be of much help. You're going to need a combo med, like Armour or one of it's clones and possible add additional T3 to that to get your active hormone levels up. This is still gonna be tricky.. you can't increase to quickly it can be hazardous to you.... but waiting is going to be causing more difficulties for your baby. Have they determined why you are hypo? Have they given you a diagnosis? Have they tested your antibody levels? Topper () On Wed, 10 Aug 2005 01:06:35 -0000 "Jamila" writes: Hi my name is Jamila, 28 yrs old and have had hypothyroid for about 6 yrs or so.Right now I am pregnant with my fourth child and yesterday the doctor got my labs back and my TSH was 92, I am 16 weeks pregnant. My TSH has never been over 3 while pregnant, so I am freaked out.I dont know how much of an effect this will have on my child, in fact my endocrinologist didnt have much information along those lines accept two studies which say his/her IQ could be lower and or have central nervous system deformalities???? Has anyone else ever gone through this? Please any and all information is so welcomed!!! You can email me off list or on, either is fine.um_hasheem@...TIA,Jamila Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 10, 2005 Report Share Posted August 10, 2005 I have been diagnosed with Hashimotos Thyroitis. I am taking synthroid 175 mcgs, but before this last test I was taking 100 mcgs. My antibodies were 22, my free T4 was 0.81. The highest my TSH has ever been that I can remember is 17, and I wasnt pregnant at that time. Throughout my last two pregnancies my TSH got to 8 during my first trimester, and then stayed under 3 during the rest because of synthyroid. My doctor doesnt want to use anything else other than sythroid, and I dont have any experience w/ anything else and dont want to experiment w/ anything while pregnant. I dont know why I am hypothyroid, nobody has said why. Any ideas???? Thanks again, Jamila__________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 10, 2005 Report Share Posted August 10, 2005 I have been diagnosed with Hashimotos Thyroitis. I am taking synthroid 175 mcgs, but before this last test I was taking 100 mcgs. My antibodies were 22, my free T4 was 0.81. The highest my TSH has ever been that I can remember is 17, and I wasnt pregnant at that time. Throughout my last two pregnancies my TSH got to 8 during my first trimester, and then stayed under 3 during the rest because of synthyroid. My doctor doesnt want to use anything else other than sythroid, and I dont have any experience w/ anything else and dont want to experiment w/ anything while pregnant. I dont know why I am hypothyroid, nobody has said why. Any ideas???? Thanks again, Jamila__________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 10, 2005 Report Share Posted August 10, 2005 Thanks! :-) My first baby was born via c-section, so I just decided not to put myself or my children in harms way again and now I just stay at home. :-P Jamila Marlena wrote: That's so great -- I think home birth is absolutelywonderful (when it is feasible). I beleive the birthprocess is very important ... one's beginnings, one'sentrance into this world is significant!Marlena--- Jamila wrote:> Because of this issue I have made an appointment w/> an OB. I dont usually deal w/ OB's as I am a> homebirther and use a midwife.> > Jamila> > > > "Sharon M. " wrote:> Have you talked with your OB about this?> Hugs,> Sharon> > NEWBI, PLZ> HELP!!> > > > Hi my name is Jamila, 28 yrs old and have had> hypothyroid for about 6> > yrs or so.> >> > Right now I am pregnant with my fourth child and> yesterday the doctor> > got my labs back and my TSH was 92, I am 16 weeks> pregnant. My TSH has> > never been over 3 while pregnant, so I am freaked> out.> >> > I dont know how much of an effect this will have> on my child, in fact> > my endocrinologist didnt have much information> along those lines accept> > two studies which say his/her IQ could be lower> and or have central> > nervous system deformalities????> >> > Has anyone else ever gone through this? Please any> and all information> > is so welcomed!!!> >> > You can email me off list or on, either is fine.> > um_hasheem@...> >> > TIA,> > Jamila> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 10, 2005 Report Share Posted August 10, 2005 Thanks! :-) My first baby was born via c-section, so I just decided not to put myself or my children in harms way again and now I just stay at home. :-P Jamila Marlena wrote: That's so great -- I think home birth is absolutelywonderful (when it is feasible). I beleive the birthprocess is very important ... one's beginnings, one'sentrance into this world is significant!Marlena--- Jamila wrote:> Because of this issue I have made an appointment w/> an OB. I dont usually deal w/ OB's as I am a> homebirther and use a midwife.> > Jamila> > > > "Sharon M. " wrote:> Have you talked with your OB about this?> Hugs,> Sharon> > NEWBI, PLZ> HELP!!> > > > Hi my name is Jamila, 28 yrs old and have had> hypothyroid for about 6> > yrs or so.> >> > Right now I am pregnant with my fourth child and> yesterday the doctor> > got my labs back and my TSH was 92, I am 16 weeks> pregnant. My TSH has> > never been over 3 while pregnant, so I am freaked> out.> >> > I dont know how much of an effect this will have> on my child, in fact> > my endocrinologist didnt have much information> along those lines accept> > two studies which say his/her IQ could be lower> and or have central> > nervous system deformalities????> >> > Has anyone else ever gone through this? Please any> and all information> > is so welcomed!!!> >> > You can email me off list or on, either is fine.> > um_hasheem@...> >> > TIA,> > Jamila> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 10, 2005 Report Share Posted August 10, 2005 Thanks! :-) My first baby was born via c-section, so I just decided not to put myself or my children in harms way again and now I just stay at home. :-P Jamila Marlena wrote: That's so great -- I think home birth is absolutelywonderful (when it is feasible). I beleive the birthprocess is very important ... one's beginnings, one'sentrance into this world is significant!Marlena--- Jamila wrote:> Because of this issue I have made an appointment w/> an OB. I dont usually deal w/ OB's as I am a> homebirther and use a midwife.> > Jamila> > > > "Sharon M. " wrote:> Have you talked with your OB about this?> Hugs,> Sharon> > NEWBI, PLZ> HELP!!> > > > Hi my name is Jamila, 28 yrs old and have had> hypothyroid for about 6> > yrs or so.> >> > Right now I am pregnant with my fourth child and> yesterday the doctor> > got my labs back and my TSH was 92, I am 16 weeks> pregnant. My TSH has> > never been over 3 while pregnant, so I am freaked> out.> >> > I dont know how much of an effect this will have> on my child, in fact> > my endocrinologist didnt have much information> along those lines accept> > two studies which say his/her IQ could be lower> and or have central> > nervous system deformalities????> >> > Has anyone else ever gone through this? Please any> and all information> > is so welcomed!!!> >> > You can email me off list or on, either is fine.> > um_hasheem@...> >> > TIA,> > Jamila> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 10, 2005 Report Share Posted August 10, 2005 This is probably a good time for one. Good luck at your appointment. If you give birth naturally, wow. Sharon NEWBI, PLZ HELP!!> Hi my name is Jamila, 28 yrs old and have had hypothyroid for about 6> yrs or so.>> Right now I am pregnant with my fourth child and yesterday the doctor> got my labs back and my TSH was 92, I am 16 weeks pregnant. My TSH has> never been over 3 while pregnant, so I am freaked out.>> I dont know how much of an effect this will have on my child, in fact> my endocrinologist didnt have much information along those lines accept> two studies which say his/her IQ could be lower and or have central> nervous system deformalities????>> Has anyone else ever gone through this? Please any and all information> is so welcomed!!!>> You can email me off list or on, either is fine.> um_hasheem@...>> TIA,> Jamila>>>>>>>> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 10, 2005 Report Share Posted August 10, 2005 I dont think that this effects birth? I mean I have been hashimotos for a long time and have given birth at home twice before now with no problems. Do you know something I dont? I need all the information I can get Jamila "Sharon M. " wrote: This is probably a good time for one. Good luck at your appointment. If you give birth naturally, wow. Sharon NEWBI, PLZ HELP!!> Hi my name is Jamila, 28 yrs old and have had hypothyroid for about 6> yrs or so.>> Right now I am pregnant with my fourth child and yesterday the doctor> got my labs back and my TSH was 92, I am 16 weeks pregnant. My TSH has> never been over 3 while pregnant, so I am freaked out.>> I dont know how much of an effect this will have on my child, in fact> my endocrinologist didnt have much information along those lines accept> two studies which say his/her IQ could be lower and or have central> nervous system deformalities????>> Has anyone else ever gone through this? Please any and all information> is so welcomed!!!>> You can email me off list or on, either is fine.> um_hasheem@...>> TIA,> Jamila>>>>>>>> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 10, 2005 Report Share Posted August 10, 2005 I dont think that this effects birth? I mean I have been hashimotos for a long time and have given birth at home twice before now with no problems. Do you know something I dont? I need all the information I can get Jamila "Sharon M. " wrote: This is probably a good time for one. Good luck at your appointment. If you give birth naturally, wow. Sharon NEWBI, PLZ HELP!!> Hi my name is Jamila, 28 yrs old and have had hypothyroid for about 6> yrs or so.>> Right now I am pregnant with my fourth child and yesterday the doctor> got my labs back and my TSH was 92, I am 16 weeks pregnant. My TSH has> never been over 3 while pregnant, so I am freaked out.>> I dont know how much of an effect this will have on my child, in fact> my endocrinologist didnt have much information along those lines accept> two studies which say his/her IQ could be lower and or have central> nervous system deformalities????>> Has anyone else ever gone through this? Please any and all information> is so welcomed!!!>> You can email me off list or on, either is fine.> um_hasheem@...>> TIA,> Jamila>>>>>>>> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 10, 2005 Report Share Posted August 10, 2005 I dont think that this effects birth? I mean I have been hashimotos for a long time and have given birth at home twice before now with no problems. Do you know something I dont? I need all the information I can get Jamila "Sharon M. " wrote: This is probably a good time for one. Good luck at your appointment. If you give birth naturally, wow. Sharon NEWBI, PLZ HELP!!> Hi my name is Jamila, 28 yrs old and have had hypothyroid for about 6> yrs or so.>> Right now I am pregnant with my fourth child and yesterday the doctor> got my labs back and my TSH was 92, I am 16 weeks pregnant. My TSH has> never been over 3 while pregnant, so I am freaked out.>> I dont know how much of an effect this will have on my child, in fact> my endocrinologist didnt have much information along those lines accept> two studies which say his/her IQ could be lower and or have central> nervous system deformalities????>> Has anyone else ever gone through this? Please any and all information> is so welcomed!!!>> You can email me off list or on, either is fine.> um_hasheem@...>> TIA,> Jamila>>>>>>>> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 10, 2005 Report Share Posted August 10, 2005 No I just mean I am impressed if you have given birth without meds. Hope I didn't scare you. I don't think that this affects the birth in any way, but it'd be a good thing to talk to your OB about. Sharon NEWBI, PLZ HELP!!> Hi my name is Jamila, 28 yrs old and have had hypothyroid for about 6> yrs or so.>> Right now I am pregnant with my fourth child and yesterday the doctor> got my labs back and my TSH was 92, I am 16 weeks pregnant. My TSH has> never been over 3 while pregnant, so I am freaked out.>> I dont know how much of an effect this will have on my child, in fact> my endocrinologist didnt have much information along those lines accept> two studies which say his/her IQ could be lower and or have central> nervous system deformalities????>> Has anyone else ever gone through this? Please any and all information> is so welcomed!!!>> You can email me off list or on, either is fine.> um_hasheem@...>> TIA,> Jamila>>>>>>>> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 10, 2005 Report Share Posted August 10, 2005 No I just mean I am impressed if you have given birth without meds. Hope I didn't scare you. I don't think that this affects the birth in any way, but it'd be a good thing to talk to your OB about. Sharon NEWBI, PLZ HELP!!> Hi my name is Jamila, 28 yrs old and have had hypothyroid for about 6> yrs or so.>> Right now I am pregnant with my fourth child and yesterday the doctor> got my labs back and my TSH was 92, I am 16 weeks pregnant. My TSH has> never been over 3 while pregnant, so I am freaked out.>> I dont know how much of an effect this will have on my child, in fact> my endocrinologist didnt have much information along those lines accept> two studies which say his/her IQ could be lower and or have central> nervous system deformalities????>> Has anyone else ever gone through this? Please any and all information> is so welcomed!!!>> You can email me off list or on, either is fine.> um_hasheem@...>> TIA,> Jamila>>>>>>>> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 10, 2005 Report Share Posted August 10, 2005 No I just mean I am impressed if you have given birth without meds. Hope I didn't scare you. I don't think that this affects the birth in any way, but it'd be a good thing to talk to your OB about. Sharon NEWBI, PLZ HELP!!> Hi my name is Jamila, 28 yrs old and have had hypothyroid for about 6> yrs or so.>> Right now I am pregnant with my fourth child and yesterday the doctor> got my labs back and my TSH was 92, I am 16 weeks pregnant. My TSH has> never been over 3 while pregnant, so I am freaked out.>> I dont know how much of an effect this will have on my child, in fact> my endocrinologist didnt have much information along those lines accept> two studies which say his/her IQ could be lower and or have central> nervous system deformalities????>> Has anyone else ever gone through this? Please any and all information> is so welcomed!!!>> You can email me off list or on, either is fine.> um_hasheem@...>> TIA,> Jamila>>>>>>>> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 10, 2005 Report Share Posted August 10, 2005 I have always taken synthyroid. :-) Well since my diagnosis I mean, about 6 yrs ago. :-) Take care, Jamila "Sharon M. " wrote: No I just mean I am impressed if you have given birth without meds. Hope I didn't scare you. I don't think that this affects the birth in any way, but it'd be a good thing to talk to your OB about. Sharon NEWBI, PLZ HELP!!> Hi my name is Jamila, 28 yrs old and have had hypothyroid for about 6> yrs or so.>> Right now I am pregnant with my fourth child and yesterday the doctor> got my labs back and my TSH was 92, I am 16 weeks pregnant. My TSH has> never been over 3 while pregnant, so I am freaked out.>> I dont know how much of an effect this will have on my child, in fact> my endocrinologist didnt have much information along those lines accept> two studies which say his/her IQ could be lower and or have central> nervous system deformalities????>> Has anyone else ever gone through this? Please any and all information> is so welcomed!!!>> You can email me off list or on, either is fine.> um_hasheem@...>> TIA,> Jamila>>>>>>>> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 10, 2005 Report Share Posted August 10, 2005 I have always taken synthyroid. :-) Well since my diagnosis I mean, about 6 yrs ago. :-) Take care, Jamila "Sharon M. " wrote: No I just mean I am impressed if you have given birth without meds. Hope I didn't scare you. I don't think that this affects the birth in any way, but it'd be a good thing to talk to your OB about. Sharon NEWBI, PLZ HELP!!> Hi my name is Jamila, 28 yrs old and have had hypothyroid for about 6> yrs or so.>> Right now I am pregnant with my fourth child and yesterday the doctor> got my labs back and my TSH was 92, I am 16 weeks pregnant. My TSH has> never been over 3 while pregnant, so I am freaked out.>> I dont know how much of an effect this will have on my child, in fact> my endocrinologist didnt have much information along those lines accept> two studies which say his/her IQ could be lower and or have central> nervous system deformalities????>> Has anyone else ever gone through this? Please any and all information> is so welcomed!!!>> You can email me off list or on, either is fine.> um_hasheem@...>> TIA,> Jamila>>>>>>>> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 10, 2005 Report Share Posted August 10, 2005 I have always taken synthyroid. :-) Well since my diagnosis I mean, about 6 yrs ago. :-) Take care, Jamila "Sharon M. " wrote: No I just mean I am impressed if you have given birth without meds. Hope I didn't scare you. I don't think that this affects the birth in any way, but it'd be a good thing to talk to your OB about. Sharon NEWBI, PLZ HELP!!> Hi my name is Jamila, 28 yrs old and have had hypothyroid for about 6> yrs or so.>> Right now I am pregnant with my fourth child and yesterday the doctor> got my labs back and my TSH was 92, I am 16 weeks pregnant. My TSH has> never been over 3 while pregnant, so I am freaked out.>> I dont know how much of an effect this will have on my child, in fact> my endocrinologist didnt have much information along those lines accept> two studies which say his/her IQ could be lower and or have central> nervous system deformalities????>> Has anyone else ever gone through this? Please any and all information> is so welcomed!!!>> You can email me off list or on, either is fine.> um_hasheem@...>> TIA,> Jamila>>>>>>>> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 10, 2005 Report Share Posted August 10, 2005 It's the Hashi's antibodies attacking the thyroid and killing it that is making you hypo... low thyroid. Hashi's is an auto immune disease. What that means is that your body, for whatever the reason is producing antibodies that think your thyroid is an invader, like a disease or germ. Those antibodies are working on killing your thyroid gland... as time passes, more and more of the gland will die and you will need total replacement hormone.. Even at 3.0 your TSH is too high.... but it's not the TSH that tells the tale, you need to know what your Free T4 and Free T3 levels are to know if the hormone that you have is sufficient for you to be healthy. Right now your body is using hormone that your baby is making. I know some of the things that we are talking about may not make sense to you yet... some may be review... but just in case, we have a web page set up that runs through the hormones, tests and available medications so that the emails you read make more sense... Topper () On Wed, 10 Aug 2005 08:48:24 -0700 (PDT) Jamila writes: I have been diagnosed with Hashimotos Thyroitis. I am taking synthroid 175 mcgs, but before this last test I was taking 100 mcgs. My antibodies were 22, my free T4 was 0.81. The highest my TSH has ever been that I can remember is 17, and I wasnt pregnant at that time. Throughout my last two pregnancies my TSH got to 8 during my first trimester, and then stayed under 3 during the rest because of synthyroid. My doctor doesnt want to use anything else other than sythroid, and I dont have any experience w/ anything else and dont want to experiment w/ anything while pregnant. I dont know why I am hypothyroid, nobody has said why. Any ideas???? Thanks again, Jamila Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 10, 2005 Report Share Posted August 10, 2005 It's the Hashi's antibodies attacking the thyroid and killing it that is making you hypo... low thyroid. Hashi's is an auto immune disease. What that means is that your body, for whatever the reason is producing antibodies that think your thyroid is an invader, like a disease or germ. Those antibodies are working on killing your thyroid gland... as time passes, more and more of the gland will die and you will need total replacement hormone.. Even at 3.0 your TSH is too high.... but it's not the TSH that tells the tale, you need to know what your Free T4 and Free T3 levels are to know if the hormone that you have is sufficient for you to be healthy. Right now your body is using hormone that your baby is making. I know some of the things that we are talking about may not make sense to you yet... some may be review... but just in case, we have a web page set up that runs through the hormones, tests and available medications so that the emails you read make more sense... Topper () On Wed, 10 Aug 2005 08:48:24 -0700 (PDT) Jamila writes: I have been diagnosed with Hashimotos Thyroitis. I am taking synthroid 175 mcgs, but before this last test I was taking 100 mcgs. My antibodies were 22, my free T4 was 0.81. The highest my TSH has ever been that I can remember is 17, and I wasnt pregnant at that time. Throughout my last two pregnancies my TSH got to 8 during my first trimester, and then stayed under 3 during the rest because of synthyroid. My doctor doesnt want to use anything else other than sythroid, and I dont have any experience w/ anything else and dont want to experiment w/ anything while pregnant. I dont know why I am hypothyroid, nobody has said why. Any ideas???? Thanks again, Jamila Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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