Diagnosed hypothyroid

[childrenrtreasures]

Hello! I just wanted to update everyone that I was diagnosed with autoimmune thyroid disease. I've been treated since May but it was only recently discovered that it's of autoimmune origin (my antibodies are quite high I guess). I'll be going to an endocrinologist in August.

I am also pregnant again after three miscarriages since November. This pregnancy was entirely an accident (I had hoped to get my thyroid under control before trying again). I'm happy nevertheless and have an appt with a high risk OB at a reputable hospital (U of M hospital in Michigan). Things seem to be going okay so far (baby has a heartbeat!!).

I feel though that I still have some other things going on. I still have not been tested for APS which bothers me since I've had such a hx of miscarriages. I'm hoping the high risk OB will test for this.

I still am not able to handle being in the sun. Although I haven't broken out in any rashes this summer (other than a lot of petechiae and my dr won't test my platelets :erm: ) I feel very flu-like if I spend time outside.

I also get flare ups every two months (which is a nice switch from every three weeks!). I had hoped it was all thyroid and treatment would help but there are a lot of symptoms that my thyroid just doesn't explain.

I guess we'll see. I'm looking forward to seeing the specialists. I'm hoping they'll run more tests; maybe the search will officially come to an end at some point :) .

Love and Prayers, Kelly

[here]

Sounds like you have a good attitude.

I have the same condition.. can go with lupus sometimes I understand.

Hope the new ob helps you!

j

[alobreto]

Hi, C.R.Treasures! ;)
When your thyroid is low, it's amazing how much more AWAKE you can feel when it finally gets up to an appropriate level. I also noticed that my hair condition improved! Not so thin and brittle and fuzzy. :wacko:

I've sent a little "breath prayer" for you, your baby, and family. I hope you don't mind! :unsure: I'm glad you've been referred to the appropriate docs to work for the best possible outcome for your health needs.
Best regards,
Angela :flowers:

[childrenrtreasures]

Thank you for your warm wishes! I'm looking forward to getting everything evened out :) .

I got the results of my lupus anticoagulant and anticardiolipin testing. It is thankfully negative :thumbs: . I'm extremely relieved!!

The pregnancy is still going well. I've passed the 10 week mark, baby is now a "fetus" and is doing well.

Thanks again for the replies!

Love and Prayers, Kelly

[RAD1]

Wishing you the best of luck with this pregnancy. Remember to take it easy and don't lift anything heavier than a milk container. It may sound old-fogie, but just in case it's true!! Remember the vitamin C, grapefruit juice, was my main crave, with crushed ice and a tad of salt ( which seems to be a no-no these days) the salt I mean. Sorry to sound like I'm too pushy but I've been there a long time ago and I really think it helped me to carry my baby full term after a threatened miscarage at 7 weeks. Take good care of yourself and I hope the best for you :luck:


:flowers:

Ruth